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 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 -
Living AbroadLiving in Delhi: An Expat Guide
Our Delhi correspondent offers a definitive guide to life in the Indian capital, from finding a flat and a job to navigating the myriad food and drink options Read more »| 26 May 2016 -
FeaturesMarrakech – Where Medieval Gets Modern
It’s a city that has seen the traditional tarnished by the excesses of Western-style consumerism, yet Marrakech remains an exhaustingly vivid cultural destination Read more »| 11 May 2016 -
Living AbroadLiving in Portland, Oregon: A Guide
Vegan strip clubs, naked bike rides and a vacuum museum help keep Portland weird but it’s an easy city to live in. Just don’t tell too many people. Read more »| 14 Apr 2016
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FeaturesThe Elephant in the Room: Thailand's public shame
While the elephant has special significance in Thailand, the creature is often subject to forced labour and cruel treatment. We hear the story of Sangduen 'L... Read more »| 12 Apr 2016 -
Living AbroadLiving in Sydney, Australia: A Guide
It's sunny, they speak English and they have weird and wonderful animals. What's not to love about Australia? Sydney is the country's largest city and boasts beautiful beaches and incredible wages. Read more »| 09 Mar 2016 -
Living AbroadAn Expat Guide to Living in Santiago, Chile
Hands down, Santiago is one of the best places to live in South America – and this guide will tell you why and how to do it Read more »| 08 Mar 2016 -
Living AbroadLife and Seoul - A guide to South Korea's capital
Thinking of a new life in Seoul, South Korea's capital? Find out if you can hack the pace in our essential expat's guide Read more »| 08 Mar 2016 -
FeaturesThe Birth of Carnaval in São Paulo
Carnaval used to be uncool in São Paulo, but now that's changing. Read more »| 08 Mar 2016 -
AdventuresDream travels: Treehouses and private islands
To celebrate Airbnb’s seventh birthday, one host shares how renting rooms is helping shape individual dreams of travel, from Montenegro to the islands of the Indian Ocean Read more »| 26 Feb 2016 -
Living AbroadLiving in New York: An expat's guide
So, you want to live in New York? An ex-pat’s guide to finding your feet in the Big Apple. Read more »| 23 Feb 2016 -
FeaturesLife in Kuala Lumpur: Culture, cuisine & the law
Our Malaysia correspondent offers a guide to life in Kuala Lumpur aka KL, from roti canai to a complex dual legal system Read more »| 11 Feb 2016 -
FeaturesLiving in Dubai: Work, culture and booze licenses
Our man in Dubai offers a definitive guide to living there, from procuring a booze license to picking the right mall Read more »| 05 Feb 2016