Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
So, you’ve bitten the bullet. Whatever the reason – school, better work opportunities or finding a better life – you’ve moved to Ireland. And, it’s likely that, until you get your bearings, money is tight. You’re not going to be pleased to hear this. On Monday, price comparison site, Numbeo, listed Ireland as the […]
Music is one of the few constants of life in a world which is always in a never-ending state of change. We listen to music, play music, or write music almost on a daily basis, making it an indispensable part of our lives. It helps to evoke excitement on a night out having fun, comforts […]
It’s mid-January, meaning Veganuary is in full swing. You’ve swapped your dairy milk for oat milk, stocked the freezer full of Quorn nuggets and Linda McCartney sausage rolls, but by now you may be hitting a bit of a slump, wondering what to cook for dinner on these cold, wet January evenings. Don’t panic just […]
Are you moving to Ireland from India? If you are, I’m sure you’ll be wondering which things to carry from India. Don’t worry, I have you covered. Moving away from your home country, your comfort zone, is always a big step and takes courage! There are certain things I wish I knew before coming to […]
As the world has seemingly come to a standstill in the last year, many of us still remember and yearn for the days we could travel and explore. Tourism and travelling abroad, as well as at home, had become a major business sector and for some – a way of life. However, mass tourism has […]
Joe Biden has Irish roots U.S. president-elect, Joe Biden, has spoken about his Irish heritage on numerous occasions. Biden can trace his Irish roots back to both the Blewitts from County Mayo and the Finnegans from County Louth. His great-great grandfather, Patrick Blewitt, was born in Ballina, Co. Mayo, in 1832. Patrick left Ireland in […]
4 Irish Depop Shops for Sustainable Shopping During the Lockdown Sustainable fashion today is becoming more important than ever. In the last few years, fast fashion’s popularity has increasingly become part of our society. Unfortunately, it has adverse effects that cost the planet’s well-being. With sustainable fashion, we have an array of choices to choose […]
In 1953, some scientists noticed that sometimes, during sleep, people’s eyes make these strange, quick and jerky, side-to-side movements behind closed eyelids. Weird. They discovered in 20 out of 27 people that this jerky eyeball dance, termed “rapid eye movement,” or REM, occurred at the same time as when the people had incredibly visual dreams. […]
Sports will always naturally breed competition; it’s human nature to be competitive, and it’s beneficial within sports to use your emotions to win out against your adversaries. As a result of this strive to be the best, rivalries are inevitably created. Sport in Ireland gets a new hero: Alexandre Beretta-O’Reilly Why Are Esports So Popular? […]
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