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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FeaturesBuena 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 -
FeaturesSo, 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 -
FeaturesUp, 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
Sightseeing
Glasgow 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
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
Festivals
Festival Column: The Big Tent
The ongoing enviromental crisis is no laughing matter. I mean this literally; try Googling 'environment jokes' by way of coming up with filler for an article... Read more »| 04 Jul 2012 -
FestivalsCoachella – Field of Glamorous Dreams
A pasty Scot heads for the glamour-packed fields of Indio, California, for a Coachella festival that smells of roses, not piss... Read more »| 29 May 2012 -
FestivalsFestival Column: Five of the Best for 2012
A look ahead to five more of the best festivals around Scotland and abroad: Knockengorroch, Hebridean Celtic Festival, Kelburn Garden Party, Benicassim and Thistly Fest. Read more »| 25 May 2012 -
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Marfa, Texas: No Country For Old Boxes
Our man in Texas takes in Marfa, as much an art installation as a town Read more »| 03 May 2012 -
Festivals
Clubbing at the Festivals: Playing The Field
If Scottish summer festivals leave you cold (and wet, and windy), then an escape to greener pastures might be your ticket Read more »| 30 Apr 2012 -
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Kayaking in Fiordland
One intrepid reporter explores the foot of New Zealand's South Island the Maori God way Read more »| 05 Apr 2012