Features
The world is a pretty extraordinary place, and The Skinny loves to explore it. Our travel writers share their stories from travels around the globe.
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FeaturesLiberty City: Meet The Real Boston
Native Bostonian Ashley Weckbacher reports on a proud city standing tall after experiencing a terrorist atrocity in the American heartland. Meet the real Boston, battered but not broken Read more »| 10 Jun 2013 -
FeaturesThe Travel Hot List 2013
Still unsure of where to go this summer? Tired of the 'beaten track'? Allow The Skinny's travel experts to let you in on the hottest destinations every in-the-know traveller is whispering about in 2013 Read more »| 04 May 2013 -
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Buena Suerte, Venezuela
Which is to say, 'Good Luck.' As Venezuela mourns Hugo Chavez and prepares to hit the polls, we take a closer look at the nation in all its complexity Read more »| 10 Apr 2013 -
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So, you want to live in Berlin? An expat's guide
Our former Games Editor upped sticks and moved to Germany's Capital a couple of years ago. Here's his manifesto as to why you should join him... Read more »| 03 Jan 2013 -
FeaturesEast Coast Mainlining
Kennedy Wilson travels by train from DC to AC (Atlantic City) Read more »| 07 Dec 2012 -
FeaturesUp, Up and Away – Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia
Our very own Uncle Travelling Matt checks in to show off once again. This time from beautiful Cappadocia (everyone's favourite kebab house) Read more »| 06 Nov 2012
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Hit the Road, Jock: Studying Abroad
Studying overseas need not be daunting or off-putting, and to prove it we have two first-hand accounts of just what it's like to study abroad Read more »| 18 Oct 2012 -
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The Perks of Being a Travel Editor: Australia
Our Travel Editor gets to swan off to the other side of the world. Once he's renewed his passport after a four year-lull, that is. "It's a 'press' trip, not a 'free' trip," he protests. Hmmm... here's the 'press' part! Read more »| 08 Oct 2012 -
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The Skinny On Colombia
Our fearless expeditioneer enlightens us as to the improving situation in South America's most notorious state – either that or he's showing off again... Read more »| 03 Aug 2012 -
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Jailbreak: How Far Can You Go For Free?
Jailbreak: How far can you go with zero funds? And is it really worth it? Read more »| 04 Jul 2012 -
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Coachella – Field of Glamorous Dreams
A pasty Scot heads for the glamour-packed fields of Indio, California, for a Coachella festival that smells of roses, not piss... Read more »| 29 May 2012 -
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Marfa, Texas: No Country For Old Boxes
Our man in Texas takes in Marfa, as much an art installation as a town Read more »| 03 May 2012 -
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Clubbing at the Festivals: Playing The Field
If Scottish summer festivals leave you cold (and wet, and windy), then an escape to greener pastures might be your ticket Read more »| 30 Apr 2012 -
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Kayaking in Fiordland
One intrepid reporter explores the foot of New Zealand's South Island the Maori God way Read more »| 05 Apr 2012 -
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A Traveller's Manifesto
Backpackers : you’re not big, you’re not clever and you’re not Buddhist. Put the souvenir T-shirts and the Lonely Planet down Read more »| 05 Mar 2012