Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
It’s been a tough couple of years for everyone, jobs have been lost, pubs and restaurants have been closed, and everyone has generally just been bored as shit. One of the greatest frustrations of this pandemic has been the hit taken by the live music scene. The buzz of live gigs has been sorely missed […]
Six Influential Irish Fashion Designers Discover six of the most famous Irish designers whose flair for fashion left a mark on the industry London, Paris and Milan might be regularly touted as European fashion capitals, but did you know there was also a world of style history on the Emerald Isle? Since the […]
11 Popular Irish Podcasts to Kickstart Autumn As the weather gets cooler you can cozy up with these top Irish podcasts that cover current affairs, comedy and everything in between Now that the vaccine rollout is well under way, more and more of us are returning to in-person working and learning, and what better […]
More and more pets around the world are finding themselves without homes as a result of us leaving lockdown and steadily returning back to normality. Families and individuals did not consider that when we eventually eased out of restrictions, headed back to work and could reintegrate into society, pets would still be a commitment they […]
Known for its memorable (or not-so-memorable!) nights on the town and its multicultural diversity, but better known for its football clubs and music history, Liverpool is a vibrant UK city begging to be explored. Liverpool has long had connections with the rest of the world; its longstanding relationships with Ireland being one, as the ferry […]
For the majority of our lives, and the majority of history for that matter, a small group of countries have been the major influences on the people, society, and culture of the planet. This has changed through the ages of course, with civilizations from different parts of the world having their time in the sun, […]
Dublin has been increasingly losing beloved cultural spaces. From clubs to pubs to performance spaces, more and more social and community hubs around the city have been driven out or torn down. In April of this year Jigsaw on Mountjoy Square, north Dublin, sadly closed its doors. This closure not only forced alternative station Dublin […]
How exciting! A fresh start, setting off on a new adventure and the next stage of your life. But wait, you’ve left your friends and family behind, you’re adapting to a new language and a new culture entirely. Everything you’ve known your whole life has changed, and you now have to get used to your […]
It’s that time again – the academic year is starting. If you’re a returning student, that means it’s back to the grind. Prepare for those sleepless nights spent finishing that essay that’s due at 9am, those caffeine-fuelled all-nighters spent studying for exams and the painful regrets as you wake up the next morning having had […]
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