This article was originally published by SendFriend Working abroad can be one of the most exciting adventures of your life. From seeing incredible places to meeting amazing new people, working abroad doesn’t just expand your career horizons, it also changes the way you see and experience the world. Going on a vacation is great, but…
Author: Michael Avila
Make your money ‘borderless’ with TransferWise!
At present, I have lived abroad in Northern Ireland for nearly three years. During this time, I have researched endlessly how I can transfer money between my UK and US accounts as frugally and securely as possible. However, every road I have ventured down has resulted in countless fees and heartbreak! I am an avid…
Why not Alliance?
Originally published on Northern Slant@NorthernSlant Why not support the Alliance Party? As an outsider with insight into Northern Ireland and an interest in its future, this question is a ‘no-brainer’. This north-eastern corner of the island has been plagued by duelling nationalisms for several centuries – different ‘tribes’, hoisting different flags, plaited with different colours,…
What you ‘Don’t’ want to do in Moldova!
This is Part 4 of our series, “Travel Don’ts“, archiving what you ‘Don’t’ want to do and ‘Dont’ want to miss in different countries When someone says, “Don’t visit Moldova, Don’t listen to them!” It is fair to say that Moldova, one of Europe’s most forgotten countries, is not defined by tourist destinations like many of its continental neighbours. It isn’t flashy. It doesn’t…
Opinions: Do we always need them? — Brexit
Originally published on Northern Slant, addressing the constitutional question in Northern Ireland @NorthernSlant There’s a saying that opinions “are like a**holes – everyone’s got one and they all stink!” While I do not wholeheartedly believe this, it certainly holds some truth, in my opinion (yes, I see the irony here). What I want to ponder here is, why is it necessary to form an opinion? Rather, if…
What you ‘Don’t’ want to do in Istanbul!
This is Part 3 of our “Travel Don’ts” series I have travelled to 28 countries and over 20 US states. I have loved all of them for a variety of reasons and each place has offered something unique. However, no place has captured my imagination more than Istanbul, Turkey. There is no other place like it! It is where East meets West, Europe meets…
What you ‘Don’t’ want to do in each county in Ireland!
This is part 2 of our series, “Travel Don’ts“, highlighting what you DON’T want to do in different countries The Emerald Isle is full of gorgeous scenery, immersed in history, defined by it’s lovely people and, most importantly, is home to the best craic in the world! However, just like anywhere else, there are certainly things you Don’t want to do in different parts of the island. As you make your way around Ireland, I…
Is Russia rightly sceptical of the West?
I feel I will have to provide a few disclaimers throughout this article to be able to pull this argument off, but I’ve never been afraid of a challenge… Disclaimer: This is not an article in support of Russia or to garner any sympathy for the country – I know that its government is steeped…
Why has Uber struggled in Belfast?
Originally published on Northern Slant@NorthernSlant As a former Uber driver from the United States and a patron of the app seemingly since its existence, I have often wondered why Uber has had difficulty gaining traction in Belfast. Back home, the company seems to be taking the ‘ridesharing’ industry by storm just about everywhere. In the tech savvy and…
Top 10 Travel Don’ts
Part 1 of our “Travel Dont’s” series For all the successful travel I have done, wonderful stories I have come back with and beautiful people I have met, I have also had a few hiccups and surprises along the way. As with most things in life, nothing is perfect and you cannot be prepared for everything while globe-trekking. Not to say…