When you are planning to travel for an extended period or do a year abroad for school or work, you have to think long and hard about what to bring with you. What will you need? Are there things you can’t live without but can’t get where you are going? Should you bring some comfort Read More >
Okay, obviously you want to do your best at the leaving cert. The way to do that is to keep your stress levels reasonable. It’s too late to cram. The studying is over. Now it is time to perform. Eat healthy, drink water not energy drinks and get plenty of rest. Most importantly, remember that Read More >
If you are a frequent flier, you understand how important it is to have a carry-on bag that meets your needs. And you probably have a clear idea of what you want. But if you don’t fly frequently, you might think any bag that meets the size requirements will do. If you’re taking a short Read More >
Travel broadens the mind, they say. Often we travel because a job or study opportunity has great pull. Of course, this country has a history of people travelling abroad because of the push of a bad economy. And through good times and bad, some of us simply have itchy feet. The pull is simply the Read More >
We have many things in Ireland that draw tourists from around the world. Ireland boasts stunning natural beauty from the Burren to the Giant’s Causeway. The burial tombs at Newgrange are older than the pyramids, and pretty much every era of our history has left a stunning legacy. Our pub culture and traditional music are Read More >
If you are going to the USA on a J1 visa – or any other type of visa – prepare to be amazed at the sheer size of the place. One thing that will strike Irish visitors is the open space, the wilderness. North America has some amazing cities. If you are going to the Read More >
If you are going overseas for summer work, odds are that you going to fly there. And you might be feeling a bit anxious about that. Flying used to be an adventure, but today it is more like a survival reality show. Security in some countries has gone from tight to terrifying. Flying can be Read More >
If you are contemplating a summer job overseas, you might be looking forward to a proper bit of sun for a change or you might be worried you will simply melt. While generalizations are never 100% accurate, it is fair to say that a lot of Irish people are not used to what constitutes summer Read More >
Are you considering taking a job abroad this summer but worried about the long-term benefits? Many of the summer jobs available are in the service sector – restaurants, hotels, gift shops and the like. This might not be your long-term career path. Is it a mistake to take a job like this if you have Read More >
Spending the summer as an au pair is a great way to really get to know another culture while earning money to enjoy it. You get to stay in place and see the inner workings of the culture in the form of not only the family that hires you, but the families they socialise with. Read More >