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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StudentsHit the North: A guide to student day trips
Time to get up off your arse and out of the flat: there's a whole world out there, even for you students Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
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 -
SightseeingA Flying Visit: The Skinny in New York
Visiting NYC from Edinburgh just got a whole lot more chilled thanks to new, crazy-cheap flight routes with Norwegian Air. We took a trip to The Big Apple to research the perfect low-pressure city break – here's what we learned Read more »| 12 Jul 2017 -
FeaturesA 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 -
AdventuresMy Mystery Holiday Experience
Is pitching up at the airport with no idea where you're flying to really a salve for travel-related anxiety? Read more »| 09 May 2017
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SightseeingGet holiday ready with Glasgow Libraries
Passport? Check. Snorkel? Check. Sun cream? Check. Library card...?OK, we admit it. The inclusion of a library card does, at first glance, appear to be prett... Read more »| 27 Mar 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 -
Living AbroadLiving 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 -
Living AbroadLiving 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 -
BooksAustralia Day: A New Narrative
As the troubled narrative of Australia Day continues, let's use this opportunity to provide an introduction to five Indigenous writers whose outstanding works are too often marginalised Read more »| 26 Jan 2017 -
Living AbroadLiving 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 -
FeaturesDiscover a Hidden World of Food with Airbnb
From home-brewing to backyard coffee labs, explore a host of unique food experiences with Airbnb Trips Read more »| 10 Jan 2017 -
FeaturesGuilt and self-loathing in India
Each year, the British Council escorts scores of wide-eyed university students across developing countries, but there comes a time when each guest must confront the elephant in the room Read more »| 09 Jan 2017 -
Features48 Hours in East London with Airbnb Trips
Let your next holiday be filled with unique, authentic experiences with the help of Airbnb's new platform: Airbnb Trips Read more »| 15 Dec 2016