Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Bold, confident and utterly liberating – three words that come to mind when I think about solo travel. Now that COVID-19 travel restrictions are easing, I can safely assume we are all itching to get out and explore the world after nearly two years of strict regulations and confinement. Solo travel has become an increasingly […]
The North Coast 500. As iconic as the Wild Atlantic Way or Route 66, it is Scotland’s famous coastal route showcasing some of the most breath-taking countryside and coastal scenery stretching 500 miles around the coast of the country. Whether it be by bike, van, car or other means of transportation, the North Coast 500 […]
I thought waiting for an Irish visa approval was a mild form of torture. You need to present double the paper work as compared to most countries and the waiting period was excruciatingly long. The day I finally got my passport back in my hand with a spanking new student visa stamp on it, I […]
Making the choice to relocate abroad, be it long-term or short-term, brings with it a lot of logistical planning. A pretty much universal top priority is ensuring that your health will be taken care of in your new home and now more than ever, you’ll want to be thoroughly familiar with the health system and […]
Travelling and moving abroad for work is easier than it has ever been. Even though this has not necessarily been true for the last two years, the slow easing of lockdowns around the world is starting to see more and more itchy-footed travellers venture out into the world once more. This is great news, not […]
Although it can now celebrate almost a century of independence, Ireland is a country with a bit of a reputation for failed rebellions. Even the famed 1916 Easter Rising could technically be considered a failure, given that most of its leaders were caught and executed within days. However, there is one doomed Irish patriot whose […]
Moving abroad is starting anew. Having the opportunity to travel to a new and exciting country, experience a new way of life and exposing yourself to a new culture, traditions and languages is something that is easily achievable in our modern era, and arguably something to be taken advantage of. Individuals who move abroad have […]
With living abroad comes many challenges: homesickness, broken support networks and not to mention getting used to a new way of life and environment simultaneously. Expats are in a very unique situation in which they are faced with an experience of a lifetime, learning about a new culture and beginning a path of personal growth, […]
Cycling is one of the greenest ways to get around, not to mention the benefits exercise has for your physical and mental health. It’s also decidedly cheaper to own a bike than it is to run a car or even take public transport, but that doesn’t mean making the initial investment can’t seem daunting. That’s […]
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