Living Abroad
Ever thought about packing your bags and starting afresh in some far-flung destination? Maybe you've put off living abroad because you're not quite sure about the logistics – finding a job, a new home, learning the language?
The Skinny is here to help. Our well-travelled writers offer their insiders' guides to living in different cities around the world, from Amsterdam to Bogotá via Dubai.
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Living AbroadLiving in Beijing: An Expat Guide
Fed up with disappointing elections in the West? Consider a move to the capital of the People’s Republic of China, where trivial matters like democracy won’t get in the way of you ganbei-ing your baijiu with newfound friends Read more »| 09 Aug 2017 -
Living AbroadLiving in Adelaide
One Adelaide resident makes a convincing case for everyone to move to a land down under Read more »| 27 Jul 2017 -
Travel
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 -
Living AbroadMoving 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 -
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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 -
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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
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Living Abroad
Living in Florence: A local guide
Visiting Florence is the ultimate experience of cultural tourism, but moving there means it's time to put away conventional advice and guides Read more »| 13 Jan 2017 -
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Living in Istanbul: A local guide
Forming a bridge between Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a complex and vibrant city that only residents can begin to understand Read more »| 09 Dec 2016 -
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Living in Lille: A Pre-Brexit Guide
There are many wonderful places in Europe you could try living pre-Brexit, while you still have the chance. Here's a guide to life in Lille, an often overlooked city a stone's throw from three European capitals. Read more »| 06 Dec 2016 -
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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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Living in Charleston, South Carolina
Want to move to picturesque Charleston, South Carolina? Yeah, you and everyone else, too. No really, it’s getting crowded and for good reason Read more »| 11 Jul 2016 -
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Living in Tokyo
Considering a move to the Japanese capital? Read our insider's guide to a world of intense seasons, J-drama romance and toilets with too many buttons Read more »| 05 Jul 2016 -
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Living in Mexico City
Planning to move to a city of tacos and two-hour lunch breaks? Mexico City might just be the destination for you. Still, there's plenty of other elements to consider... Read more »| 14 Jun 2016