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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Features
Living in Bordeaux: An expat guide
One Bordeaux resident offers a fun-filled guide to France's 'Sleeping Beauty' Read more »| 06 Feb 2018 -
Living Abroad
Living in Warsaw: A guide
Known for its cosmopolitan centre and abundant green spaces, the Polish capital of Warsaw really blossoms in the summer. This sprawling city also offers a mind-boggling selection of culinary delights, vibrant nightlife and low living costs Read more »| 08 Jan 2018 -
Features
Travelling Without Moving: Exploring the World Through Music
Want to experience other cultures but lacking the means to travel? One writer takes a musical approach to exploring the world Read more »| 05 Jan 2018 -
Features
Fuerza Mexico: After the earthquake
Trump: It’s a word that strikes frustration into the hearts of many. But what is it really like being his neighbour? In earthquake ravaged Mexico, it’s not easy… Read more »| 07 Dec 2017 -
Sightseeing
A Guide to Wrocław: Poland's forgotten gem
Visitors to Poland often end up in the busy capital Warsaw, or the popular tourist towns of Kraków and Gdańsk. However, there’s plenty to see elsewhere in Eastern Europe’s second largest country – Wrocław, for example Read more »| 17 Nov 2017 -
Living Abroad
Living in Edinburgh: A Guide
One US citizen offers a guide to starting a life in Edinburgh. If you're prepared to walk, get lost, and chat up strangers, Edinburgh will never run out of treasures to offer you – until your visa expires Read more »| 15 Nov 2017
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Art
Glasgow's Best Christmas Markets
As the nights draw in it's time to think about your Christmas purchases! You live in Glasgow, one of the greatest cities of art, design and innovation in the world – head along to one of these Christmas markets to grab yourself a piece of the action Read more »| 08 Nov 2017 -
Art
Edinburgh's Best Christmas Markets
Bonfire Night's over and the lights have been up on the Dome since around July. It must be Christmas! Time to plan your #shoplocal gift purchases with a calendar of our favourite pop-up Christmas events and craft fairs in Edinburgh this festive season Read more »| 08 Nov 2017 -
Features
Glasgow Fireworks 2017: Where to Watch Them
We look at some of the best places to see fireworks in Glasgow this Bonfire Night Read more »| 02 Nov 2017 -
Features
Edinburgh Fireworks 2017: Where to Watch Them
It's that time again, so look up and prepare your best 'surprise' and 'awe' expressions – here’s The Skinny’s guide to the best places to see fireworks in Edinburgh this Bonfire Night Read more »| 02 Nov 2017 -
Living Abroad
Living in Copenhagen: A guide
If you can get past the bureaucracy, the Danish capital offers a life that blends the great outdoors with top-notch drinking and nightlife Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
Living Abroad
Living in Pune: A guide
The second city of the Indian state of Maharashtra, Pune offers a blend of historical curiosity, collegiate hedonism and natural beauty Read more »| 19 Oct 2017 -
Food And Drink
Ben Mervis on new food magazine FARE
We talk to Ben Mervis, editor of new food magazine FARE, about taking an in-depth look at the world's cities and their food Read more »| 07 Sep 2017 -
Adventures
Conquering Rome Solo: On Travelling Alone
One traveller embraces solo travel and find the rewards outweigh the occasional perils Read more »| 06 Sep 2017 -
Students
Take The High Road: Student day trips in Scotland
Beaches, mountains, parks and problematic rocks – here are the places we recommend visiting when city life gets a bit too much Read more »| 04 Sep 2017