Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
You’ve probably heard of the calories in/calories out concept if you’re conscious about your body’s health. his weight loss concept argues that you must burn more calories than you consume to lose weight. While this is accurate in theory, it’s a highly simplistic weight loss model in practice. For starters, the method ignores how the […]
You might have noticed a sudden rise in pedestrian and bike lines popping up all over the place. You might have even questioned why. I mean, we have cars, so what’s the point? Well, walkability in cities is not just a new fad or craze, and it might be a very good thing, universally. […]
Analysing the world of the mendicants and their lifestyle through a contemporary lens Mendicants were fascinating and solitary communities who possessed an ornate charm and lived by a vow of absolute poverty and dedication to an ascetic way of life. They believed that they should live in a world of similar absolutes, just like their […]
Many people are aware of the Irish contribution to the development of the United States because of the well-documented Irish diaspora in North America. The Irish diaspora in Latin and South America, on the other hand, is a different story. The majority of people are unaware of the significant roles played by the Irish in […]
The Duality of Harry Clarke: A master stained-glass artist and a controversial illustrator Harry Patrick Clarke remains one of Ireland’s greatest stained glass artists and illustrators. His vivid imagination, combined with marvellous originality in his subject matters and his execution of the stained glass technique, truly makes him with a leading figure in the Irish […]
One of the things helping us get through this pandemic is planning for the future. Whether you are saving for a trip or just looking for inspiration to start planning a trip in Eastern Europe, this is a list of 7 bucket list worthy destinations to add to your itinerary. This week, the Irish Times […]
*Warning: cringe-worthy slang words ahead! “Would you just feck off! Whatever”. Ahh, the beautiful words of slang, where would we be without them? For some reason, slang just feels right. It’s casual, it’s quick and when you’re feeling angry, it erupts in a passionate display of grammatically incorrect phrases. Putting it bluntly, slang is fab, […]
Picture this: you’ve just arrived in your new home country. You’re in a brand new apartment or house in a brand new city, you don’t know anyone, and you are surrounded by boxes and luggage. That sounds overwhelming and, frankly, stressful. So, here are 5 ways to de-stress after moving to a new country. De-stress […]
Today, folks, we’re talking about the art of the ever-present Side Hustle. What is it, what are the most popular choices and what will this mean for the future of work? The Side Hustle, part-time job, or financially viable hobby, whatever you want to call it, became part of the fabric of our lives long […]
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