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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AdventuresVisiting Georgia
Torn between a city break in Budapest and a backpacking adventure around Northern India? Why not get the best of both worlds by visiting a country where Europe meets Asia – Georgia Read more »| 30 Sep 2019 -
StudentsGetting Out in Scotland’s Great Outdoors
We all need a change of scenery every once in a while, and escaping the city can be a great way to shake up your mental health and take a break from studying Read more »| 02 Sep 2019 -
FilmTollcross Drift: Fast & Furious 9 in Edinburgh
With production of Fast & Furious 9 soon to descend on Edinburgh, we consider how Auld Reekie's vertiginous inclines, narrow streets and wonky cobbles will effect Vin Diesel and co’s driving styles Read more »| 28 Aug 2019 -
FeaturesAuschwitz, and travel in the age of Instagram
The complex reality of visiting a concentration camp in the modern age Read more »| 14 Aug 2019 -
FeaturesIs TEFL yet another form of neo-colonialism?
TEFL: an enriching experience for all or yet another form of neo-colonialism? Read more »| 06 Jun 2019 -
Living AbroadBerlin Music Guide: Clubs, Gig Venues, Festivals & Record Stores
Berlin is a hive of musical activity, literally all day and all night – whether you're looking for a punk gig, a great record shop, or a four-day party in an adult playpark, the German capital has you covered Read more »| 15 May 2019
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Adventures
Berlin Theatre: A Beginner's Guide
We take a look at three of Berlin's most exciting theatre spaces and groups Read more »| 14 May 2019 -
AdventuresScottish Adventure Calendar: Spring/Summer 2019
Needing some inspiration on how to get out into the Scottish wilds and challenge yourself? Here’s a small selection of the weird and wonderful places you can go to test your mettle / learn a new skill / push yourself to the edge of endurance and beyond Read more »| 03 May 2019 -
AdventuresGet Lost: The rise of solo female and non-binary hikers
Whether it's to build skills, get some headspace, or just because they want to, the number of female and non-binary hikers going solo on Scotland's hills is on the rise Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
AdventuresGrand Tours of Scotland
What happens if you start your adventure and don’t come home? With a bit of prep, a nice sleeping bag and some good cake stops, there’s really no need to Read more »| 29 Apr 2019 -
AdventuresWithout a Paddle: Rafting in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Thailand is a favourite stop on the student and graduate itinerary – here's one traveller's tale of urban grit, beautiful nature, and sinking into everything-infested waters Read more »| 23 Apr 2019 -
IntersectionsFascism at Home: The rise of the right in Brazil
As Brazil elected rightwing Jair Bolsonaro as their new leader, one writer looked on from Scotland at the rise of fascism in his home country Read more »| 09 Apr 2019 -
Living AbroadLiving in Valencia: A Guide
The eastern Spanish city of Valencia is a laid-back combination of beach life, cafe culture... and parks filled with giant depictions of Gulliver Read more »| 26 Mar 2019 -
ArtBeyond the Megapolis: Japanese Design & Local Heroes
Since 2015, Local Heroes has been resisting the idea that exceptional design can only be found in the big European cities. This month we explore Japan, discovering multiple creative communities beyond the bright lights of Tokyo Read more »| 08 Mar 2019 -
Living AbroadLiving in Vancouver: A Guide
From where to live and how to get around to the city's unique herbal aroma, one writer reflects on life in the Canadian west coast city of Vancouver Read more »| 07 Mar 2019