Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Feeling hungry and tired of cooking the same dishes all over again? Babylon brings you 7 meals for 7 days, a culinary journey from home. Today, we will get into the delicious Spanish cuisine: 7 Spanish dishes for the week. This gastronomy is characterised by being one of the healthiest diets of the world and […]
The pandemic has built a global consciousness about what we need and what is expendable for us. These days have been a roller coaster: a lot of questions, loneliness and nostalgia; but also, more time for ourselves, for introspection and reflection. Generally, quarantine has become a difficult and unstable situation that has considerably affected culture. […]
While there have been some major pandemics over the years, Covid-19 is the first global pandemic in 100 years. The last one that affected the whole world to this extent was the 1918 flu pandemic. It killed between 17 and 50 million people around the world. When looking back at history and seeing the devastation […]
It’s September 2020, the Leaving Cert results are out and students are returning to college. This past year, the effects of Covid-19 have been felt in each sector of the world and colleges are no different. Therefore, it is only natural that for those entering or returning to college during a pandemic, it will look […]
With lockdown taking place all over Ireland, the noise levels reduced and we are finally able to hear the birds singing. Birdwatching is a great way to keep connected to nature; besides, Ireland is a hub for migratory birds, so now is a perfect time for birdwatching! Birds and animals in Covid-19 In the spring, […]
There is much to be said for buying used books. They’re more affordable, better for the environment, and have a particular old book smell to them that you can’t find anywhere else. They’re a little worn in already, so the stakes are lower for coffee spills and cracking the spine. There’s also something very charming […]
When lockdowns were first imposed around the world one of the potential upsides was that there would be reduced use of transport and other everyday activities that are harmful to the environment. Many believed this would reduce waste that was causing pollution levels to rise. However, fast forward a few months and the coronavirus pandemic […]
Many people do yoga nowadays, and I’m not an exception. Maybe it’s time for you to give it a try? If you’re hesitating, here are six reasons why I do yoga. Everybody can find their own style I first did yoga six years ago. I attended a yoga class at my university, and I felt […]
Endometriosis is a painful disorder in which the tissue that lines your uterus grows outside of your uterus. It involves your uterus, fallopian tubes, and the tissue lining your pelvis and rarely spreads beyond your pelvic organs. The reason this disorder is so painful is that the tissue acts in the same way as the […]
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