Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Ancient Irish history revolved around four major Celtic festivals, but foreigners still don’t know much about them. Irish folklore is often romanticised in popular culture: we imagine a very green field with druids and lovely fairies, and strongly linked to nature. It is a stereotype, a part of the country’s mythical traditions and a sort […]
Immortalisation of the Irish author, poet, and playwright in Merrion Square – across the street from Wilde’s birthplace and childhood home The Oscar Wilde Memorial Sculpture is a collection of three statues situated in Merrion Square in Dublin, celebrating the Irish poet and playwright. The sculptures were unveiled in 1997 and were designed and sculpted […]
21 April 2021 was the 5th anniversary of the tragic passing of one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Prince was not only a multi-instrumentalist, a singer-songwriter, and a producer; he was also a unique artist, who inspired generations worldwide. In the following article, I have collected information about five of his […]
For decades, the study and exploration of Mars have been a top priority of the world’s biggest space agencies. The Solar System’s most studied celestial body is apart from Earth. Understanding the history of the previous Mars missions helps put into perspective how far we have come and what the future may hold for the […]
London Grammar released their latest LP Californian Soil on 16 April by Metal Dust & Ministry of Sound. This is the third studio album of the British band consisting Hannah Reid, Dan Rothman and Dominic ‘Dot’ Major. As its title also indicates, the focal point of the album is on the impacts of L.A. and […]
Elga Fox is a musician living in Dublin. With new music on the way, I spoke with Fox about her upcoming single launch, how she got into music, and her love for her growing fan base online. When did you first start playing music? “I first started playing music about 10 years ago. I took […]
From horror to rom-com here is our list of top 10 foreign films on Netflix that every movie buff as to see Thithi Thithi is a 2015 Kannada film from India that begins with the death of 101-year old, Century Gowda, and follows his family as they prepare for his funeral celebration 11 days later. […]
Everyone handled the lockdown differently: for many people, the pandemic has altered their emotional landscape; others found themselves by spending more time alone. I myself have escaped into the Wicklow mountains, or more specifically, to Glendalough. Glendalough is located in the Wicklow Mountains National Park, just a few kilometres away from Dublin. It is one […]
To finish building “The Soundtrack of your Life”, I asked people which song they play when they want or need to feel something, or remember a special moment, because we all know music can change our mood. Read here The Soundtrack of your Life, Part 1: a song to survive a pandemic Read here […]
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