Was the meeting of cold Storm Emma and the Beast from the East the last straw for you? Have you decided you have now had your share of cold, wet weather? If you are considering a move to a hot climate, a little preparation will help you make the switch painlessly. Moving from Ireland to Read More >
Have you ever considered Hawaii? New York and Boston are the USA’s most famous spots for Irish immigrants to settle. Florida is on our collective radar as an amazing holiday destination. What about a part of the USA with the glorious sunshine of Florida without the alligators and sink holes? What about a tropical paradise Read More >
If you are considering moving abroad with your pet, deciding if you should bring your pet with you is a complex decision. Much depends on where you are moving. Is it possible to import a dog or cat there? Are some breeds restricted? What is the process? What do you need to do to bring Read More >
Are you thinking about moving to Iceland as you watch the snow fall through your window? What do you really know about the country? Probably Bjork, the distinctive pop star. And maybe you saw Iceland’s Eurovision entries over the years. Perhaps you noticed that Iceland will be in the 2018 FIFA World Cup – for the Read More >
February 6th is a national holiday in New Zealand. It’s Waitangi Day, which commemorates the signing of the treaty between the British and the Maori people that founded the modern state of New Zealand. From Auckland to Wellington, kiwi families will be enjoying a smorgasbord of food, music and craft at parks and beaches on their Read More >
If you’ve been gone a few months, returning to Ireland won’t be such a shock. Students returning from a year abroad or people who have finished a one-year work contract overseas will probably experience a few hiccups slotting back into their social circles. Loved ones will have welcomed new babies, changed jobs, moved house, gotten Read More >
Are you considering teaching English overseas? Maybe it’s your gap year, or maybe jobs are in short supply in your field at the moment. Years at the same job may have you dreaming of a new adventure when you retire. Or perhaps you just haven’t settled on what you want to do with your life, Read More >
The American South has a complex and disturbing history. People around the world associate the south-eastern United States with the horror of slavery and the KKK. The South is also the frequent butt of jokes based on the stereotype of Southerners as ignorant hillbillies. The region’s slow, drawling accent is distinct, and other Americans often Read More >
The new year is a time for fresh starts. It’s time to shake things up and do something new and different. How are you going to challenge yourself in 2018? Is this the year you will apply to study or work abroad? Living in another country offers a lot of benefits, regardless of where you Read More >
Musical instruments are very delicate things, sensitive to the climate and conditions around them. Even when mass produced, an instrument has a way of becoming deeply personal. A good musician can adapt to different instruments, but will usually prefer to play an old familiar friend. Over the hours and hours of practice, an instrument gets Read More >