Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
The Chester Beatty Library is organising an event called “Storytelling” this Sunday 12th of March. Firstly, you will have the opportunity to listen to Japanese stories while learning about history, culture and legends. Roisin Murphy will accompany you on this amazing journey through the exotic world of Geishas, Samurais and Japanese folklore. While you are […]
I remember what my host family said to me when I first arrived in Dublin. “You come here to do your internship although you don’t know anyone in Dublin? Wow, you’re so brave.” I was quite surprised by this reaction. I mean, that’s why you go abroad, right? To explore a new country, meet new […]
There is a fairly new attraction on 11 Anglesea Street which is definitely worth checking out if you are into spooky houses and love listening to stories that will keep you awake at night. Legend has it, that workers were imprisoned in the walls of the basement to keep the owner’s secrets for eternity during […]
Most people use the social media accounts to keep in touch with friends and family. It’s very useful, especially when you live abroad. However it is believed that the social media doesn’t have only a good influence on people relations. For a few years the media has been posting articles about decreasing relations between people, […]
The Silk Road Film Festival (SRFF) or Silk Road International Film Festival takes place in Dublin across various locations from Wednesday 8th March – Sunday 12th March 2017. This festival celebrates cultures by promoting cinema on an international level and facilitates the cooperation between filmmakers from all around the world. The festival derives its name […]
Visit an inspiring exhibition at the National College of Art & Design, Dublin next week. Shape the Future is open from 1pm-5-pm until the 20th March. Explore how objects, craft and design can shape our cultural identity and how culture influenced the makers of these objects. The exhibition features the work of 20 of the […]
Hawaii is the first US state which sued over Trump’s travel ban order. The new ban caused many protests on the airports. The new bill bans Muslims from six nations for 90-days and all refugees for 120 days. It will be enacted on 16th of March. A Hawaiian attorney confirmed that the bill is practically […]
The famous Azure Window in Malta which was featured in the popular HBO TV series “Game of Thrones” and the film “Clash of the Titans” has collapsed into the sea after a heavy storm yesterday morning at around 9.40am. Malta’s prime minister, Joseph Muscat, announced the news on Twitter and also tweeted a picture of […]
A conference about national stereotyping & cultural identities in recent European crisis situations takes place from 9th to 11th of march at Trinity College. Recently, we could notice significant changes in Europe. Europe has to face serious political, social and economic crisis while struggling with isolating patterns of national stereotyping. These patterns can be noticed […]
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