Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Have you ever thought about playing in an escape room? Do you consider yourself a bit of a Sherlock Holmes? Or maybe The Riddler, from Gotham City? If you just like having fun while pushing your brain to the limit, this is for you: a shortlist of best offline Irish escape rooms. Lockdown has made […]
What is Depop? Depop is a social app on which users can buy and sell clothing. Much like eBay or DoneDeal, Depop allows users to advertise their unwanted things to potential customers worldwide. The appeal of the app lies in its simplicity: items are easy to find and accounts are linked to Paypal, allowing for […]
The Novel turned TV Series that had the Nation Talking You can learn a lot of life lessons from Normal People. Sally Rooney first wowed readers with her novel Normal People in 2018. It was nominated for the Booker Prize, and not long after, it was announced that there was going to be a TV […]
Most of us remember going to our debs, starting university, going out for our first legal drink, and even our first date. Yet, for a lot of teenagers and young adults, all these life experiences have been halted due to the pandemic that we are facing. Normal experiences that people should be having are now […]
The Northern Ireland Assembly has recently introduced new regulations across the region to try and stop the spread of coronavirus. The unequal impact of new lockdown restrictions have been felt by many. These lockdown restrictions have made it illegal for anyone from separate households to visit one another inside their homes. These new rules also […]
Seven tips on how to be more hygge this autumn Meik Wiking, in his book The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well, shares with the world tips from what Forbes claims to be the second happiest country in the world. Hygge is regarded as a lifestyle which embraces the present […]
What are the differences between the Spanish and the Irish Halloween traditions? The origin of the word Halloween dates back to the 16th century. The name literally means “All Hallows’ Eve”, and it was parto of a celebration of the dead in Pagan and/or Celtic traditions. The feast of All Saints is celebrated on November […]
Looking for the best dog-walking spots in Dublin? There’s no need to stick to the same old routes – take a detour and treat your pooch and yourself to somewhere new. Dublin, and the outskirts of Dublin have some wonderful spots to walk your dog. If you’re looking for inspiration on walks to do in […]
It’s safe to say that most classes, interviews and business meetings nowadays are done through virtual means, such as Zoom, Skype or Google Meet. For those just entering the professional working world, this maybe isn’t what you expected. Here is a handy list of tips to help you to prepare for these virtual meetings. Technology […]
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