Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
When I came to Ireland, I had to get used to the way Irish people spoke. It wasn’t so much what they said, but more what they meant that I didn’t always understand. If you take their words literally, you can feel confused or even upset sometimes. Irish people seem to have the ability to […]
“It’s when you go away that you see who cares about you”. A young girl I know, who moved from France to the USA posted this on Facebook and it caught my attention. When I decided to leave France 13 years ago, my biggest worry was that I might lose my friends. I was afraid […]
During last Friday’s terror attacks in Paris, one of the locations affected was the Bataclan, at which the American rock band Eagles of Death Metal were performing. While the band themselves were unharmed, 89 people lost their lives at the venue, including their merchandise man Nick Alexander, several members of their crew and support staff […]
Dublin live music venue ‘The Grand Social’ has always been an important hub for the promotion of good Irish artists and bands. We at Babylon Radio took a trip down to the venue last Friday evening to catch up with young Irish rockers ‘The Shades’, before the launch of their debut single ‘I give up’. […]
A few weeks ago, I came across a conversation on the Facebook French Expat group. Yeah, the same group where French people ask stupid questions, but this time it was very interesting. One of the members was trying to compile a list of things that, as French people, we found odd, funny or just plain […]
At least 128 people have been killed in multiple attacks in Paris, as well as explosions at the Stade de France. A gunman using an automatic weapon opened fire at the Cambodian restaurant in the capital. There has also been an explosion at a bar near Stade de France, where France were hosting Germany. President Francois Hollande […]
A passport from a country with a good relationship with others is a powerful tool, allowing you to travel across borders easily. The ranking displays which passports give you the best mobility, depending on how many countries you can visit without a visa, or by getting one when you arrive. Developed countries with strong economies […]
As over 100 human rights defenders gather at Dublin castle this week for the annual Front Line Defenders Dublin platform, we at Babylon Radio interviewed one of the attendees – prominent black rights activist, Charlene Carruthers. Charlene Carruthers has been a champion of black rights and justice for over 10 years, with experience in racial […]
The promotion of human rights requires individuals who are willing to advocate change, highlight mistreatment, and challenge governments. But what happens when it is these individuals whose rights become infringed? Established in the year 2001, Front Line Defenders is an Irish organisation which seeks to protect human rights workers around the world. By providing training […]
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