Let’s talk hygge
Seven tips on how to be more hygge this autumn Meik Wiking, in his book The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well, shares with the world tips from what Forbes claims to be the second…
Halloween: differences between Spanish and Irish tradition
What are the differences between the Spanish and the Irish Halloween traditions? The origin of the word Halloween dates back to the 16th century. The name literally means “All Hallows’ Eve”, and it was parto of a celebration of the…
17 of the Best Dog-Walking Spots in Dublin
Looking for the best dog-walking spots in Dublin? There’s no need to stick to the same old routes – take a detour and treat your pooch and yourself to somewhere new. Dublin, and the outskirts of Dublin have some wonderful…
Top Tips for Acing a Virtual Meeting
It’s safe to say that most classes, interviews and business meetings nowadays are done through virtual means, such as Zoom, Skype or Google Meet. For those just entering the professional working world, this maybe isn’t what you expected. Here is…
20 of Dublin’s Best Brunch Spots
Dublin is jam-packed with gorgeous spots for food and drink. Something it does particularly well is brunch. There’s no shortage of cafés and restaurants if you’re looking to eat in that sweet spot between breakfast and lunch. If brunch isn’t…
5 Inspiring spiritual sites in Ireland
When travelling abroad you get the chance to view the royal splendours of the world. The Doge’s palace in Venice, Schonbrunn in Vienna, Versailles in France. Their long established histories of Monarchies and Emperors wrought them incomparable architectural…
An insomniacs guide to sleeping better
If you are someone like me who is more of a nocturnal creature who feels more alive the later it is, you probably have trouble sleeping. Having a healthy sleep schedule is vital for a more productive and balanced day.…
We are living in a Samuel Beckett play
How 2020 is the year of the tragicomedy and why Samuel Beckett must have wrote it Samuel Beckett remains one of Ireland’s most renowned and celebrated writers, with his work still being studied and performed globally. Amongst Beckett’s most notable…
Learning the lingo of Northern Ireland: A dictionary to Northern Irish slang
20 words and phrases to know when heading north Northern Ireland is known for many things; Giant’s Causeway, Titanic, Seamus Heaney and of course political and religious tension. However, there is one thing that goes unnoticed and ignites a lot…