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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Features
A Guide to Pride, Madrid-style
Taking its reputation as one of Europe’s gayest capitals to the next level, in June Madrid plays host to World Pride. Let this former resident talk you through how to make the most of the ten day celebrations Read more »| 05 Jun 2017 -
Travel
Moving abroad and expat depression
Living in a new country is a phenomenal experience. But with adjusting to new cultures comes feeling out of place and lonely. Expat depression is incredibly common; here are some tips on dealing with it Read more »| 13 Feb 2017 -
Travel
Living in Ho Chi Minh: A guide
There’s a certain energy to Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City that gets into your system. With eight million bikes circulating the cluttered streets, it’s a city in constant motion; everyone just keeps pushing forward Read more »| 07 Feb 2017 -
Travel
Living in Groningen, Netherlands: A guide
In the latest of our pre-Brexit guides, we take a look at life in Groningen, an unsung star of Dutch living. Like bikes, live music and reasonably priced education? Groningen may be for you Read more »| 01 Feb 2017 -
Books
Australia Day: A New Narrative
As the troubled narrative of Australia Day continues, let's use this opportunity to provide an introduction to five Indigenous writers whose outstanding works are too often marginalised Read more »| 26 Jan 2017 -
Features
Discover a Hidden World of Food with Airbnb
From home-brewing to backyard coffee labs, explore a host of unique food experiences with Airbnb Trips Read more »| 10 Jan 2017
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Guilt and self-loathing in India
Each year, the British Council escorts scores of wide-eyed university students across developing countries, but there comes a time when each guest must confront the elephant in the room Read more »| 09 Jan 2017 -
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48 Hours in East London with Airbnb Trips
Let your next holiday be filled with unique, authentic experiences with the help of Airbnb's new platform: Airbnb Trips Read more »| 15 Dec 2016 -
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Travelling as a gay couple
Travelling to different cultures can present a wide array of challenges, particularly if your basic rights change in your destination of choice. One writer considers the difficulties of travel as part of a gay couple Read more »| 28 Nov 2016 -
Travel
Living in Cologne: A Pre-Brexit Guide
Thinking about taking advantage of all our European advantages while you still can? Consider Cologne for cathedrals, Kölsch and plentiful nudity Read more »| 17 Nov 2016 -
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Living in Barcelona: Move to Spain before Brexit
There's so much more to living in Barcelona than Las Ramblas – one former resident offers a guide to starting a life in Spain's vibrant coastal city before the Brexit hauls us out of the EU Read more »| 10 Nov 2016 -
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Living in Malmö: A Pre-Brexit Guide to Life in Sweden
An international outlook, great childcare and underground clubbing await in Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city Read more »| 09 Nov 2016 -
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Savvy Travelling with a Stupid Phone
Is the use of telephones which are smarter than us hampering the travel experience? Read more »| 09 Nov 2016 -
Festivals
Seoul & South Korean shows at the Fringe
A whistlestop tour of South Korea's capital whets the appetite for the Assembly's second Korea season and offers a timely reminder that the world can be beautiful Read more »| 03 Aug 2016 -
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The Longest Bus Trip: Lima, Peru to Cali, Colombia
Sometimes travel is all about the journey; a solo traveller proves a hit on the Peru-Colombia bus route Read more »| 11 Jul 2016