Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Covid-19 has hit the earth like a proverbial asteroid. And much like the dinosaurs surely did, we are scrambling around trying to get our bearings. All sectors of Irish society have been hit and restaurant workers in particular are constantly waiting for another, inevitable blow. Since the conception of this article and the interview, Ireland […]
Authentic Japanese cuisine is an elusive thing in Ireland – but well worth the effort. In the era of COVID, it may seem untimely or even crude to recommend a list of places to enjoy an amazing dining experience, but the restrictions can’t last forever… right? And when it comes to amazing dining experiences, the […]
Some useful tips for remote working as we return to lockdown Remote working may sound like a dream for some, but for others it can have a detrimental effect on their mental health. The work/life balance can become even more obscured when working from home as we find our work life invading our private spaces. […]
The first weekend of the new lockdown has just started and new music is coming to fill your soul. On this Friday, we bring you a new single by an Irish emerging artist. This time, the talented Honas is delighting us with ‘I Can Get You Out of This’, an amazing composition that will make […]
What is ‘cancel culture’? At its most basic, ‘cancel culture’ is the shaming of an individual or a group of individuals that have done something wrong and/or offensive. People will call out what they have done wrong, and declare that they should be ‘cancelled’, i.e. fall from public favour, through various means. Stop consuming their […]
Ireland is a country that is known for its myths and legends. Storytelling has always been an important part of Irish culture and still is today, with many of these stories handed down through the generations. These stories are from a pre-Christian Ireland and with the arrival of Christianity, many were transcribed, preserving these tales. […]
To visit a new city always brings a rush of curiosity. You want to get all its history covered, but you also want to hit a few nearby hotspots to say that you really have a feel for the city. And then you’re going to put it on Instagram. Why not add any of these […]
When we’re inside and not moving around as much, we need to put a little more effort into keeping our bodies strong. With gyms closed and a 5km travel limit, working out might not be our first priority right now. But exercise plays an important role in mental health, and those extra minutes of movement […]
When Derry Girls hit TV screens in January 2018, it instantly stole the hearts of the nation. It took something as serious as The Troubles, and turned it on its head, showing ordinary life in the 1990s, from the point of view of Catholic teenagers in Derry. We watch as Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle, and […]
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