Irish people have a long history of migrating to Australia, but that isn’t the only option down under. Auckland, New Zealand recently earned the accolade of being the third most liveable city from recruitment consultants Mercer. (Auckland shared third place with Munich, Germany.) So what’s the appeal? Many expats moving to Auckland cite the city’s Read More >
For the ninth year in a row, Mercer has ranked Vienna number one for quality of life. The human resources consultants issued their 20th annual report earlier this year, and Dublin was named the most expensive city for expats in the Eurozone. It isn’t exactly affordable for Irish people either. If rising housing costs have Read More >
Many retirees choose to go abroad to spend the the golden years of their lives. The options are endless – especially if you are not restricted by budget. A number of countries in South America and Southeast Asia consistently make it to the top places to retire. Mexico, Colombia, Thailand and Vietnam are still popular Read More >
Moving abroad doesn’t have to mean letting go of your bicycle. Ship your bicycle abroad to wherever your destination may be. You don’t have to be without your ride. There are several good bike shipping practices. It’s simpler than you think to protect your bicycle and prepare it for transit. The first step is to Read More >
Montreal is a beautiful and historical North American city that embodies European architecture with Canadian lifestyle. The official languages are French and English, the local food is exquisite and Montreal boasts some of the most attractive people in North America. Named after the mountain that overlooks the city center, Mont Royal, Montreal offers job opportunities, Read More >
You car is valuable so why wouldn’t you use the best car shipping practices when you’re moving abroad? Changing location doesn’t mean that you have to leave everything behind. Quite the opposite, sometimes the comfort of having something familiar like your favourite furniture or vehicle could make all the difference in moving to a foreign Read More >
The Netherlands is an attractive place to live and work. Irish citizens don’t have to worry about much red tape to relocate. You do need to report to the immigration police and register with the local authority in your new town, but as an EU citizen, you have a legal right to work and housing Read More >
While many of us yearn to see the world, few of us have a fortune at hand to fund our global adventures. The odds of a winning Lotto ticket or a surprise inheritance bankrolling your world travel are poor. Despite this, you have another option. It’s possible to earn abroad and pay as you go. Whether you want Read More >
If the weather has you yearning for a nice, dry place for some two-wheeled adventure, Mexico might be just the place. Nothing feels cooler than exploring the land of the Aztecs and Mayans with the sun splitting the stones around you as the breeze from your own speed hits you. Fantastic scenery, ancient history, magical Read More >
If you’ve ever dreamt of getting away from it all, really far away, you might have imagined yourself living on an island somewhere. Situated 3,700 km off the coast of Chile, Easter Island is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world. The name refers to the arrival of Dutch explorers on Easter Read More >