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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AdventuresThe Ascent: Rock Climbing in Scotland
Whether 'sport climbing' on a pre-prepared route or roughing it as a hardcore outdoor climber, Scotland has a wealth of mountainous terrain for you to explore Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
AdventuresClimbing 101
To prove that you don't have to be a super gnarly dude with the upper body strength of a gorilla to get into climbing, we sent a weak newbie to Ratho to have a go on the top ropes Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
Sightseeing
Push Left, Push Right: Liverpool by Bike
One writer celebrates Bike Week by letting herself go in Liverpool’s urban landscape: from brushes with road rage and unlikely characters to unfettered freedom, no route is ever the same Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
Adventures
Off-Piste: Skiing & Snowboarding in the Backcountry
“There is a sense of achievement that comes with backcountry skiing that can’t be replicated in a man made resort.” So says Al Conroy, owner of Edinburgh’s Freeze Pro Shop, and a strong advocate of ski touring in Scotland Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
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 -
SightseeingManchester Bike Month: Saddle Up
You don't need to book a getaway to take a trip. Travel together, sustainably, and even, erm, naked during Manchester Bike Month Read more »| 07 Jun 2013
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Features
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 -
Features
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 -
Features
Up, 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 -
Features
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 -
Features
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 -
SightseeingGlasgow Doors Open Day
A good traveller, as someone else is likely to have said, far more eloquently and with much more effective philosophical impact, is not concerned with mere d... Read more »| 06 Sep 2012 -
Festivals
Festival Column: Trans Musicales
Les Rencontres Trans Musicales – 'meeting through music', nicely literal) is the winter festival which has garnered the useful reputation for being the... Read more »| 06 Sep 2012 -
Features
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 -
Features
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