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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Living AbroadLiving in Istanbul: A local guide
Forming a bridge between Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a complex and vibrant city that only residents can begin to understand Read more »| 09 Dec 2016 -
Living AbroadLiving in Lille: A Pre-Brexit Guide
There are many wonderful places in Europe you could try living pre-Brexit, while you still have the chance. Here's a guide to life in Lille, an often overlooked city a stone's throw from three European capitals. Read more »| 06 Dec 2016 -
FeaturesTravelling as a gay couple
Travelling to different cultures can present a wide array of challenges, particularly if your basic rights change in your destination of choice. One writer considers the difficulties of travel as part of a gay couple Read more »| 28 Nov 2016 -
Living AbroadLiving in Cologne: A Pre-Brexit Guide
Thinking about taking advantage of all our European advantages while you still can? Consider Cologne for cathedrals, Kölsch and plentiful nudity Read more »| 17 Nov 2016 -
Living AbroadLiving in Barcelona: Move to Spain before Brexit
There's so much more to living in Barcelona than Las Ramblas – one former resident offers a guide to starting a life in Spain's vibrant coastal city before the Brexit hauls us out of the EU Read more »| 10 Nov 2016 -
Living AbroadLiving in Malmö: A Pre-Brexit Guide to Life in Sweden
An international outlook, great childcare and underground clubbing await in Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city Read more »| 09 Nov 2016
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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 -
StudentsHolidazed 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 -
FeaturesThe 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 -
Living AbroadLiving 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 AbroadA 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 AbroadLiving 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