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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AdventuresGravity Check: An Introduction to Circus Arts
As the National Centre for Circus Arts (formerly Circus Space) reiterates its dedication to the artform by way of name change, 2014 is shaping up to be a year in which we can become masters of balance Read more »| 11 Jun 2014 -
AdventuresLet's Get Physical: Yoga and Martial Arts
Yoga and martial arts aren't strictly sport, but if you're looking to get fit they provide a solid base of deeper engagement with your own physical and mental wellbeing. And if bending, stretching and balancing appeals, take a look to the right... Read more »| 11 Jun 2014 -
Adventures
Uphill Rush: Running for Newbies
Running! Everyone who's a convert raves about it – but how do you make that first giant leap for mankind and get yourself out the door? Read more »| 10 Jun 2014 -
Adventures
On Yer Bike: Cycling in the Northwest
Want to take your cycle to work up a notch? You're in luck: the Northwest offers a range of terrain and opportunities for bikers both seasoned and beginner Read more »| 10 Jun 2014 -
AdventuresTake to the Water: Activities in the Northwest
With access to the Lakes and the coast, the Northwest offers a range of opportunities for water babies to upgrade from their weekly sesh at the indoor pool. Local instructors introduce us to open water swimming, surf, sail, canoe and more Read more »| 10 Jun 2014 -
AdventuresSports Supplement 2014: Active Alternatives
Banish the humiliation of doing star jumps in your vest and pants to the back of your mind, grab some pals and go have some fun with our guide to alternative exercise Read more »| 09 Jun 2014
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Adventures
Sports Supplement 2014: Run for the Hills
Running doesn't have to mean pounding the concrete – a growing community of runners are taking to the hills to challenge their bodies and clear their minds Read more »| 09 Jun 2014 -
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Sports Supplement 2014: Aerial Spin
It's well known that yoga is one of the most effective forms of exercise around - but what happens when you combine it with aerial acrobatics? Read more »| 09 Jun 2014 -
Festivals
Nuits Sonores 2014
Every festival needs a great lineup, but it helps to have a great story too, and Les Nuits Sonores has a doozy. Once upon a time, not so long ago and under ... Read more »| 06 Jun 2014 -
Features
Shark Attack Thailand (How I Found My Solo Travelling Feet)
What's the backpacker circuit like for those who define themselves as 'socially awkward'? Read more »| 28 Apr 2014 -
Features
Venice and the Tourist’s Two Faces
Our writer travels to Italy, and tries to comes to terms with two strangely contradictory sides of mass tourism Read more »| 08 Apr 2014 -
Festivals
Notes from the Field: Festival Season in Europe and the USA
Warpaint, Daniel Avery and St. Vincent look forward to spending the summer in a field; we preview the best international events, and speak to the top booker at Primavera Sound about legacy bands, rising stars, and the future of the festival in Europe Read more »| 04 Mar 2014 -
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The Skinny 100: What Have We Learned?
OED: Travel (n): make a journey, typically of some length:the vessel had been travelling from Libya to Ireland A look back at six things we’ve learned in almost 100 issues of the Travel section Read more »| 06 Jan 2014 -
Features32º East: Art of Africa
We talk to Rocca Gutteridge about grassroots arts trust 32º East and the changes taking place in the art scene in Uganda Read more »| 03 Dec 2013 -
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Malawi On My Mind
Our writer takes a trip to Malawi, the 'warm heart of Africa' Read more »| 29 Oct 2013