Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
This is the last in the series of the Vintage Chronicles, with our backpacks now full of new clothes and ready to be worn on the best or worst occasions. As long as we wear them! To the North. Before we get back to where it all started, in Dublin, we have the final stop […]
A total of five retail chains share out the grocery market in Ireland. Although Dunnes and SuperValu are the biggest Irish grocery market chains in Ireland, it is non-Irish retailers that have most increased their sales in the last 12 weeks to early November 2019. The latest data by Kantar also shows that people hit […]
Gothic Metal is a fusion genre combining Heavy Metal with the dark atmospheres of Gothic Rock. The genre itself is quite diverse, with different bands using the gothic approach to different styles of Heavy Metal music. In Ireland there are some bands that have taken this approach as well. Here are four Gothic Metal Bands […]
Choosing the right bank may be a struggle no matter where you reside. The following 15+1 questions may, however, help you find the right bank in Ireland to have a bank account open. Before you decide to open an account at a bank in this country, consider several things first: What services you will use […]
Is the music played in our Irish clubs and pubs not to your taste? Do you want to go on a fancy date somewhere with your significant other? No problem! There are a number of Opera Houses and Concert Halls that offer everything from the most famous music artists over theater performances to classical orchestras. […]
Working abroad in a beautiful country full of history, music, culture, and an array of accents is the dream for many Americans. It allows one the opportunity to live within another culture and learn how to adapt to different social surroundings, as well as explore a beautiful new country. The romance of it all is […]
There are some pretty fantastic, inspirational women out there, but what about fantastic, inspirational Irish women? When was the last time we paid tribute to the heroines of our Emerald Isle, both here and passed? The women who contributed to our society through their art, music, food and more. The role models setting records against […]
Orchestra mixed with Metal? That doesn’t seem to fit at first glance. But if you ever listened to Symphonic Metal bands like Nightwish or Within Temptation you know that they can fit very well together. The mix of epic orchestra music and the guitar music and screams of metal make Symphonic Metal one of my […]
Dublin has over 30 different night clubs in the city centre alone. With so many options it can be difficult to decide where to go when you’re wanting a party. Luckily, Babylon Radio’s found our Top 12 Clubs in Dublin to help you narrow down the search! Izakaya Basement As you descend down the steps […]
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