Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
When we procrastinate, we squander away our free time and put off important tasks we should be doing until it is too late. Then we often panic and wish we had gotten started earlier because now we do not have enough time. Procrastinators spend years of their life caught in this cycle: delaying, putting things […]
London-born Michaela Coel has been on the rise in the television industry since 2014, and with her latest comedy-drama series, I May Destroy You – a much-needed exploration of modern-day rape culture which Coel wrote, executive produced, co-directed and starred in – garnering immense critical acclaim immediately upon its release, it isn’t hard to see […]
Escapism: A double-edged sword Have you ever wanted to be somebody else, maybe become your favourite character in a movie or video game, or an Instagram celebrity living it large in Dubai? Who hasn’t? We all have these fantasies that we like to drift off to when times get tough; these fantasies help us take […]
Released yesterday (Friday 19 February), the latest single by Irish/British/Danish folk-punk group Brophy’s Law, ”The Bachelor” is considered by the band to be their all-time favourite track to perform live. A group described as being The Pogues meeting The Clash, it is a description which definitely has some accuracy to it. However, this comparison is […]
Ireland is one of the most idyllic countries in the world; when the sun shines, there’s no better place to get out for some fresh air and exercise. However finding the motivation to get out and immerse yourself in it, can be challenging – life can get in the way. Well, there’s no time like […]
22-year-old feminist, artist, and author, Florence Given, has gained major popularity, specifically in 2020. She has done tremendous work helping and educating people on feminist topics. Her work has been life-changing for people. In June 2020, she released her first book, Women Don’t Owe You Pretty. This book has helped thousands of people, transforming their […]
Advice on writing can be tricky because being a writer is a peculiar state, but here is what you need to know not to worry too much. Advice on being a writer can be found almost everywhere but are they actually working? As a writer, you are sometimes looking for reassuring words or tips to […]
In the 19th and 20th centuries, several guitar manufacturing companies were founded like C.F. Martin & Company (1833), Gibson (1902), Fender (1946), and even though all of these companies were established privately, as a result of free competition, all of them grew to be major instrument manufacturing corporations that are still dominant these days. Irish […]
Ireland is home to the most enchanting, Instagram post-worthy bookshops. With their rows of rare titles and colourful fronts, these bookshops will beckon you to whip out your mobile and snap away with your camera. But, if you can’t visit them right now due to the coronavirus pandemic, you most definitely can learn about their […]
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