Should I Stay or Should I Go ?
Is it possible that the UK will leave the European Union? Latest polls say “yes”, but I don’t think so. But just in case, fasten your seatbelts. The question was “should the UK leave or remain in the UE ?”.…
Usain Bolt of economy growth
Ireland was and will be the European country with fastest GDP (gross domestic product) growth. It is more impressive when you realize that other EU members are still in crisis stagnation. The growth should reduce unemployment from 9.8 to 7.8%.…
Anti-Islamic group ‘Pegida’ set to launch Irish branch this weekend
A controversial weekend lies in store for Dublin city center, as anti-Islamic group Pegida make their official launch in Ireland. Pegida – who were founded in Germany in 2014 but have since inspired offshoots in various European countries – are…
On the other hand of football
The Entire world is waiting for this year’s European Championships in France. Supporters are buying scarves, salesmen are counting money and gamblers are waiting to lose their money. But why exactly, this very simple sport, is so popular ? England…
Odyssey
The trains are now accelerating to about 500 km/h in China. France has its TGV and Italians are eating pasta while on the Pendolino travelling very fast. In Central and Eastern Europe trains are still slower than marathon runners on…
Existential questions…
After so many years living here, there are still some puzzling questions about the Irish way of life going through my mind now and again. Not important ones, like trying to understand the ins and outs of the Irish tax…
It’s time to talk about time
There are parts of the world, especially in the south, where you can’t ask when a bus will arrive. Every culture perceives time in different ways. That’s why people in Ireland are walking faster than in Greece where life is…
Top Pubs to Grow Your Network in Dublin
Always wondered where the professionals hangout in Dublin after work? We had to figure it out as well when we just arrived in Dublin. So, after some very intense field research and meeting some very interesting people, we can now help you in…
Living in Ireland: A human adventure
When I landed in Dublin Airport 13 years ago, I was far from thinking I would still be here after all this time. I had planned to stay for only two or three years, which already seemed quite an ambitious…