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The Land the World May Never Know

The Land the World May Never Know

October 30, 2016
by Amy Fairall
Yarns

The sun had risen over the islands of Kiribati, but its rays had not reached their full potential for the day. We gathered in the…

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The Hobo Guide to Breaking Up

The Hobo Guide to Breaking Up

October 30, 2016
by Rowan Montgomery
Features

There are few good things about a break-up. Unfortunately for me, I managed to time the end of my relationship with the end of a…

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Intern with 50 Fiestas x Global Hobo

Intern with 50 Fiestas x Global Hobo

October 27, 2016
by The Hobos
Workshops

Wanna know what hanging from a goose’s neck and leaping over scores of babies has to do with the cultural identity of Spain? So does…

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A Stripper Taught Me All About Relationships

A Stripper Taught Me All About Relationships

October 26, 2016
by Thomas Mckelvey
Yarns

“She’s giving off some serious don’t-fuck-with-me eyes,” said my mate Andy. We were both observing a brunette tucked away in the corner of the rooftop…

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Running to Paradise from Hell

Running to Paradise from Hell

October 24, 2016
by Ben Sardinsky
Features

You step out from Denpasar airport into the throbbing tourist masses of Kuta, this fresh new hell on earth. Tropical paradise transmogrified into a festering…

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An Open Letter to Year 12 Leavers

An Open Letter to Year 12 Leavers

October 23, 2016
by Rowan Montgomery
Features

Dear High School Youths, I see you in the library opposite me. All long hair and trendy bomber jackets, heads down and pens up, concentrating so hard I can…

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Has Yoga Become Just Another Insta-Wank?

Has Yoga Become Just Another Insta-Wank?

October 19, 2016
by Lizzy Keen
Features

It was an odd sight. The taut-cheeked woman of 60-something, clad in gaudy yoga wear with a doll-like bouffant hairdo, sat upright and cross-legged in…

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Why Weed and Airports Don't Mix

Why Weed and Airports Don’t Mix

October 19, 2016
by Freya Ingebørg
United States Yarns, Yarns

When it comes to Mary Jane, I’m probably one of the biggest rookies alive. Despite my noble attempts to make smoking weed look cool and…

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Stuck Between Homesickness and Privilege

Stuck Between Homesickness and Privilege

October 19, 2016
by Elsie Stone
Beating the Blues, Features

The saddest I’ve ever felt on the road was in France, alone at night on a lovely French family’s couch in La Rochelle. They had…

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How To Not Suck At Life

How To Not Suck At Life

October 18, 2016
by Angel Ramsey
Features

It’s the year 2016 and it seems that somewhere between Reddit and Kanye West, people have forgotten how to human. Luckily for you, I’m a…

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Coffee Tourism Is a Pile of Shit

Coffee Tourism Is a Pile of Shit

October 17, 2016
by Olivia Congdon
Features

I drank a cup of shit today — and I’ve concluded I’m not okay with it. I should clarify: I drank a coffee that was…

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Can I Justify Travelling for Pleasure When Children Are Starving?

Can I Justify Travelling for Pleasure When Children Are Starving?

October 16, 2016
by Ruby Claire
Features

“Can we really believe that we are living a good life, an ethically decent life if we don’t do anything serious to help reduce poverty…

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