Travel
The Skinny travel guide. We take an alternative approach to travel writing, exploring what it is to travel as well as sharing the unique international experiences of our writers. Sightseeing recommendations, features, guides and adventures for avid globetrotters to amateur travelers may also feature.
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FeaturesSavvy Travelling with a Stupid Phone
Is the use of telephones which are smarter than us hampering the travel experience? Read more »| 09 Nov 2016 -
Students
Holidazed and Confused: Student Travel Guide
The long summer holidays of university offer an opportunity for travel that will go unmatched until your retirement. How do you make the most of the time on your limited resources? We asked The Skinny team for advice. Some of it was useful Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
FestivalsSeoul & 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 -
Living AbroadLiving 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 -
Features
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 -
Living AbroadLiving 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 Abroad
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 -
Living Abroad
A guide to living in Hong Kong
Colossal buildings, zero personal space and hot as hell: why do so many people move to Hong Kong? We report on its many virtues Read more »| 10 Jun 2016 -
Living Abroad
Living in Melbourne: A guide
Australia's second city has long been a draw for those seeking a great work-life balance. Here's a guide for anyone thinking of taking the plunge Read more »| 10 Jun 2016 -
Living Abroad
Living in Delhi: An Expat Guide
Our Delhi correspondent offers a definitive guide to life in the Indian capital, from finding a flat and a job to navigating the myriad food and drink options Read more »| 26 May 2016 -
Features
Marrakech – Where Medieval Gets Modern
It’s a city that has seen the traditional tarnished by the excesses of Western-style consumerism, yet Marrakech remains an exhaustingly vivid cultural destination Read more »| 11 May 2016 -
Living Abroad
Living in Portland, Oregon: A Guide
Vegan strip clubs, naked bike rides and a vacuum museum help keep Portland weird but it’s an easy city to live in. Just don’t tell too many people. Read more »| 14 Apr 2016 -
Features
The Elephant in the Room: Thailand's public shame
While the elephant has special significance in Thailand, the creature is often subject to forced labour and cruel treatment. We hear the story of Sangduen 'L... Read more »| 12 Apr 2016 -
Living Abroad
Living in Sydney, Australia: A Guide
It's sunny, they speak English and they have weird and wonderful animals. What's not to love about Australia? Sydney is the country's largest city and boasts beautiful beaches and incredible wages. Read more »| 09 Mar 2016 -
Living AbroadAn Expat Guide to Living in Santiago, Chile
Hands down, Santiago is one of the best places to live in South America – and this guide will tell you why and how to do it Read more »| 08 Mar 2016