Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Public speaking has been a fear of many people ranging from students to business workers. According to The U.S National Institute of Mental Health, public speaking anxiety, or glossophobia affects about 73% of the population. Psychologists associate this common fear with our ancestral roots. When we stand in front of an audience, at a primal […]
In Ireland, English and Irish are the official languages, but with the increasing number of migrants, as well as the access to other cultures we have nowadays, it has become very usual to hear languages from all over the planet every day. Whether you are planning on learning a new language and you want someone […]
Loneliness can be crippling; it is a feeling most people have felt at some point their life. It can creep up on a person and leave you feeling lost, anxious or depressed, seriously harming your mental health. With the many challenges the world is facing right now, loneliness feels like it’s constantly on our doorsteps. […]
It’s an unpopular opinion, but some film adaptations are just better than the book they’re based on. This doesn’t always mean that the book is bad – sometimes the visual effect in films can bring a great concept to life. While there’s an abundance of adaptations that don’t live up to their source material, here […]
Having social anxiety after lockdown? Everyone might experience it. Being locked down in your home and isolated away from your friends and loved ones might impact you more than you ever think. However, there are some things you can do to decrease the effect of anxiety and get you back on track. It is crucial […]
New season, new school year, new rules. This is the first weekend of the new lockdown and although the restrictions are severe, schools and creches remain open. On one side, the Government of Ireland and the NPHET ensure they are safe places. On the other side, the Teachers Union of Ireland has asked to not […]
As the world is heading back into lockdown, I decided to go back to an old game of mine. Don’t Starve, by Klei Entertainment, kept me up at night for many years. From surviving to thriving, this game will let you escape reality. Don’t Starve was launched in 2013 by Klei Entertainment, an independent game […]
In this “7 days, 7 dishes”, we are travelling to Chile for finding 7 Chilean dishes to cook during the week. It is a country characterized by its fusion cuisine. This is because it has many influences from European cuisine (Germany, Italy and France), especially from the Spanish one, and this cultural mix has formed […]
Reflecting on some of the internet’s best viral videos Where would we be without YouTube? The platform which shares our home videos with the rest of the world, for the indulgence of our own entertainment. YouTube has always been a great mode to support our emotions, whether you want to laugh, cry, get angry or […]
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