Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Last week, films from nine categories were announced to have made shortlists for the 93rd Academy Awards. The Oscars this year will be a strange one, as cinemas have been closed almost everywhere for nearly a year! During 2020, the big online streaming servers, like Netflix and Amazon Prime, had to take the reins of […]
As a country which is arguably the most synonymous with alcohol, an Irishman (or Irishwoman) who admits they are teetotal sounds like it is a cornerstone of modern Irish mythology, if such a thing even exists. It is almost an unwritten law in Ireland to dismiss someone’s intention to not drink, even if they just […]
What is happening in India? The 2020–2021 Indian farmers’ protest is an ongoing protest against three farm acts which were passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020. The contentious acts often called the Farm Bills, have been described as “anti-farmer laws” by many farmer unions and politicians from the opposition also say it […]
If, during this month of romance, you would rather read about platonic love that crops up between an old Swedish man and his noisy neighbours, or how love can push a young businesswoman to pursue time-travel in a Japanese café, then have a look at these four unconventional stories about love, from writers across the […]
The English singer-songwriter, Ben Howard returned and published his new single “Crowhurst’s Meme” on the 2nd of February. This track is a little introduction, a prologue that was perhaps intended to show what we might expect from the artist’s next album, Collections from the Whiteout. This single has got the elements of indie-folk which are […]
Rock-and-roll band of the 90s, Oasis, had gone their separate ways in 2009. With hints from Liam Gallagher, will the iconic band Oasis come back together in 2022? With Liam Gallagher always throwing things out on Twitter, could it be true that he is calling for a reunion? With the tension between the two […]
Friday last saw the release of Fly the Nest’s latest single “Old Street Lover”. An energetically hopeful break-up song which does not fall to type of being laced with anger, sorrow, or self-pity, is a naturally refreshing change of pace considering the subject matter. The Dublin native (born Stephen Cooper), describes “Old Street Lover” as […]
After constantly gigging and releasing music over the last five years, Belfast-based singer-songwriter Andrew Patterson released his latest single, “Normal People” on Friday last (February 12). Taking inspiration from Sally Rooney’s 2018 novel Normal People, as well as the acclaimed 2020 television adaptation, Patterson was captivated by lead characters Marianne Sheridan and Connell Waldron, and […]
Every year or so, new skincare ingredients and products begin to make the rounds, claiming to be the latest revolutionary ware for your skin. Lately, it’s niacinamide, which seems to be having its moment, although the benefits of this water-soluble form of vitamin B3 have been known for years. With the help of popular skincare […]
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