Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Women have been largely excluded from general history for a long time, and Irish history isn’t an exception. Most major historical figures are men and children aren’t taught a lot about the women who left their mark. This article will tell you about five important women in Irish history and introduce three websites where you […]
When we think about Climate Change, our mind jumps to the planet’s health and well-being. Although it is good to think of the planet’s wellness, we need to look at how it will affect our bodies and minds. Many of us have gained anxieties surrounding climate change and recognising that there are some things we […]
Ireland has been commended internationally for having one of the strongest responses to COVID 19. However, this has come at a cost. To keep the economy afloat, the government had to roll out multiple stimulus packages to maintain the incomes of workers and businesses, while augmenting the health response to the virus. For this, it […]
The latest single from Kildare-based singer-songwriter NÍV (Niamh Murray), “Home” is a comforting track which serves as a reminder of the general ease which we often feel when we are at home. An indie folk track, “Home” is dominated by a finger picked guitar, with swirling ethereal ambient effects in the background, with the […]
Do your body and soul need more positive vibes and sunshine these days? Then the L.A.-based female-fronted indie-pop band, Karmic can be your answer. Their single “Summertime’s Gone” was released last July and its video clip premiered a few weeks ago on 2 March. I believe both deserve attention. If you are into the West-Coast-vibe, […]
There have been many hints towards the possibility of staycations in Ireland this coming summer. With the economic downturn in the hospitality and small business sectors, it would be a great opportunity for us to give back to our local amenities and businesses by staying within our country during these summer holidays. Virtual tourism: new […]
Five breath-taking, culturally diverse cities you need to visit right after the lockdown Many of the world’s best-known cities are multicultural and have successfully adopted a variety of cultures and ethnicities from around the world. This is understood to enhance creativity and innovation, help the local economy, and create additional employment opportunities; and also […]
Nadia Nadim, Afghanistan-Denmark Football Heading our athletes’ chart is a top player for clubs like Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain. Nadim’s journey from being a fatherless refugee to one of the most celebrated individuals in football is awe-inspiring. She’s the first player of colour of either gender to make Denmark’s national team. Also a doctor […]
Officials in Taiwan recently issued an unusual request. They are begging people to stop applying to formally change their name to include the word “salmon”. This follows the Akindo Sushiro restaurant chain announcing a special all-you-can-eat deal for anyone with the Chinese characters for salmon (guīyú 鮭魚) on their ID card: all the sushi “Salmon” […]
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