Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Christmas is one of the most loved holidays that is celebrated all around the world. Even at the hardest of times, having a Christmas celebration is something that brings joy to the family. There may be several occasions where the mood for Christmas is dull because of working on Christmas Eve or no snow or […]
Sleighbells, a charming melody, lyrics that talk about hope, happiness, union… Through them, we experience the sound of Christmas. Christmas songs are almost all cut by the same pattern. Yet, we enjoy them every year, as they set the spirit and the environment for the holidays. But, has it ever crossed your mind how Christmas […]
To be able to study more effectively in a shorter amount of time sounds like every student’s dream, right? Well, it is achievable if you pay attention to how you study instead of just measuring for how long you do it. 10 habits to keep yourself healthy and productive How To Retain Information Quickly and […]
Menu preparation for Christmas is relatively simple: “How many people are coming and how large a turkey do I need?” Typical toppings such as potatoes, Brussel sprouts, gravy and bread sauce, etc., are also easy choices. 5 Christmas dinner ideas if you’re vegan or vegetarian But this year, how about trying something new, other than […]
Forgetting is a crucial mechanism for our brains. It helps us heal from traumas, pains, and bad experiences. It helps us to move on. Likewise, forgetting is needed due to the storage capacity of our brain. We generally forget things so we can use the space effectively for more important information. It can be said […]
Since the mid 1980s, pop, hip-hop and dance music has been filled with songs sampling both famous and little-known tracks from the past. If you have listened to the radio at any point in the last thirty or forty years, chances are you’ve heard at least some form of sampling. Sampling has become so commonplace […]
Moving to Ireland in 1998, Roos Demol is the brain behind Ireland’s first specialist recruitment consultancy & agency for Refugees, Asylum Seekers & Migrants. Emigrating with her husband who was offered a job here in Cork, Roos never wanted to move to Ireland herself, “I followed him here,” she explains, “because my husband is […]
Sunday, December 13th, marked the 7th anniversary of the release of Beyoncé, the popular singer’s self-titled album that changed the music industry forever. In the new age of digital media, artists needed to find a better way to reach their fans and connect with them on a large scale, which is exactly what Beyoncé did […]
Podcasts became a well-deserved, highly popular phenomenon a while ago. Whether it is for a train ride, a long drive back home, or even for a cloudy afternoon while organising your room, podcasts seem to have completely won us over in our everyday lives. Today is easy to get lost amidst all the great options […]
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