Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Let’s face it, food prep can be a pain. Between work, school, socialising and all the other curveballs that life can throw at us, something as simple as deciding on your next meal shouldn’t be so complicated. And that’s before you take price into consideration! So, we here at Babylon want to help by providing […]
Ireland is an attractive prospect to many people looking to study abroad, from tech courses to medicine. One such international student is Areej Gazzaz, a Saudi medical student who has been living in Ireland with her family for the last seven years while studying at the Royal College of Surgeons. Areej was kind enough to […]
The city of Dublin is home to many secrets hidden around every corner. A city steeped in history and myth, with stories woven into the tapestry of each cobblestone and brick. The best way to get acquainted with someplace is to learn its history, and a quick pot stop by a Dublin museum is one […]
With the last of the April showers hopefully behind us, it’s time to look ahead and see what new sites the fair city of Dublin has to offer. Ireland is no stranger to music festivals, such as Electric Picnic, the West Cork Festival or Bealtaine. We here at Babylon want to draw your attention to […]
Hopefully, nowadays everyone should be aware that a meal does not necessarily have to contain meat. Vegetarian cuisine is very diverse too and healthy on top of that. In order to appeal to the conscience, it is important to point out that a meat-free diet is more environmentally friendly than eating meat. There are many […]
Last night I had the absolute pleasure of getting to attend Babylon Radio’s April event at The Cobblestone. A treat for all Dublin music lovers, the gig had a stellar line-up of local artists with authentic, up-tempo styles. The night saw The Tolka Hot Club, ELLY D, Nabil Gonzalez, and Aron D all take to […]
gaelic SPORTS FOOTBALL Gaelic football is played by teams of 15 on a rectangular grass pitch with H-shaped goals at each end. The primary object is to score by driving the ball through the goals, known as a goal or by kicking the ball over the bar, this is known as a point. The team […]
Up at Pirate Studios, a rehearsal space in Broombridge, The Tolka Hot Club is busy getting ready for their upcoming gig at The Cobblestone with Babylon Radio. A folk band from right in the heart of Dublin city, the groovy music makers were generous enough to take a break and chat with me about their […]
While everything is getting more expensive, there are also opportunities to save money. Here you can read all about living on a budget in Ireland. You’ve probably heard that Ireland is not a cheap country. Especially if you’ve just moved here, there are a lot of things to organise, all of which cost money. The […]
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