Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
During the spring of 1848, several republican uprisings took place across Europe in countries like Italy, France, Germany and the Austro-Hungarian empire. Only the French Revolution of 1848 succeeded, yet these uprisings were all followed by changes in their respective political systems. I believe it’s important to mention these historical events since they created space […]
My Streets Ireland, an innovative social enterprise that employs homeless (and formerly homeless) people, has had to cancel much of its work due to the ongoing pandemic. Rock Against Homelessness Housing Crisis Drives Homelessness Higher Aiming to empower people affected by homelessness, My Streets has gained international recognition from New Zealand to Canada, and has […]
St. Patrick’s Day is approaching and it’s a very different occasion to prior years. I’m sure some of us will have zoom drinks or hang decorations around the house to celebrate in something like the normal way.We all share a common memory of the typical country town Paddy’s Day parade with tractors and lorries passing […]
This past Monday, March 8th, was International Women’s Day, an event aimed at uplifting and empowering women and bringing attention to women’s rights issues. International Women’s Day has been honoured since the early 1900s, originating from the trade union movement in America, mainly centred among women’s activists working in the clothing industry in what became […]
The Grammys will join the rest of the award show season tonight as it goes virtual for the first time ever. Originally set for January 31, the awards got pushed back six weeks as COVID-19 spiked again in Los Angeles and will now take place today, on March 14, with many of the top nominees […]
As we are all going through challenging times together during the lockdown, it is important to surround ourselves with positive words and affirmations. Music is a powerhouse and is comforting beyond words. Oasis’s music is full of life mottos and statements that allow you to see the brighter side of things. Whatever From the […]
The Humanist lessons of Studio Ghibli By Sean Barrett The strange and fantastical creatures, the richly animated environments, and the eccentric humour are all reasons why Studio Ghibli films are so famous. Ghibli’s lovability stems from the films’ life-affirming, humanist sensibility, which serves as the basis for all of the company’s other great cinematic qualities. […]
“eyes for you” is the latest single from Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Jen Ella, which acts as her first release of 2021, following her debut extended play Spoken Words in 2020. “eyes for you” single artwork. A track which blends indie folk with easy-listening ambiance, “eyes for you” is a pretty indie ballad about the struggles […]
On 5 March, the southern rock band Kings of Leon released their latest album When You See Yourself via RCA Records. The record was recorded at Blackbird Studios, in Nashville, Tennessee, and is quite a pleasant comeback from them after five years. The album contains musical influences that come from the Nashville scene. The unique […]
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