Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
As we are all going through challenging times together during the lockdown, it is important to surround ourselves with positive words and affirmations. Music is a powerhouse and is comforting beyond words. Oasis’s music is full of life mottos and statements that allow you to see the brighter side of things. Whatever From the […]
The Humanist lessons of Studio Ghibli By Sean Barrett The strange and fantastical creatures, the richly animated environments, and the eccentric humour are all reasons why Studio Ghibli films are so famous. Ghibli’s lovability stems from the films’ life-affirming, humanist sensibility, which serves as the basis for all of the company’s other great cinematic qualities. […]
“eyes for you” is the latest single from Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Jen Ella, which acts as her first release of 2021, following her debut extended play Spoken Words in 2020. “eyes for you” single artwork. A track which blends indie folk with easy-listening ambiance, “eyes for you” is a pretty indie ballad about the struggles […]
On 5 March, the southern rock band Kings of Leon released their latest album When You See Yourself via RCA Records. The record was recorded at Blackbird Studios, in Nashville, Tennessee, and is quite a pleasant comeback from them after five years. The album contains musical influences that come from the Nashville scene. The unique […]
Society today is pressured into a work cycle that is draining on the human mind, body, and soul. Self-care is seen as lighting a candle for yourself, putting on a facemask and having a glass of wine. As great and enjoyable as this is, it’s a short term practice that allows you to feel good […]
With a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and shortlisted for Best Documentary Feature Film in this year’s Academy Awards, 76 Days is a film like no other. In an hour and 33 minutes, this high intensity documentary is startling and deeply sad, revealing footage shot during the 76-day lockdown in Wuhan last year, as the […]
So, I rented Sia’s new film Music on Youtube, even though I had read numerous tweets calling to boycott it and numerous reviews telling me not to waste my money. However, I wanted to form my own judgement on the film, without being influenced by other opinions. I’ve always loved Sia since watching her music […]
The pandemic and the incessant lockdowns that have come along with it have meant that streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have become absolute infallible saviours of boredom for those of us cooped up in the house most of the week. One of the amazing elements of streaming services is the ability they […]
Almost everyone around the world knows about Saint Patrick’s Day, but not so many people know why this day is special in Ireland. In 2021, when most of the world’s pubs are closed and nobody can go grab a beer on 17 March, another kind of celebration is organised. Every country has its important […]
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