Northern Ireland has now been around for 100 years. While we’re no doubt aware of the many ‘locals’ that have made this place famous for its immense craic and world class hospitality, there are more stories to be told. Many more people, from many more places, have become locals here over this time, and have made this country the thriving place it is today – and that’s exactly what this series is about.
Category: Culture
The Simple Rules for Exchanging Foreign Currency
This article was originally published by SendFriend As you’re preparing to live overseas or travel for an extended period of time, it’s important to know how you’ll get cash. Credit cards are ubiquitous in most countries. But, there’s still the odd moment where you’ll need cash – and, depending on your destination, cash may be the…
Expatriate – A hypocritical term?
Expatriate – what does this actually mean? Have we ever stopped and really thought about it? As immigration continues to trend as a ‘hot button’ issue globally and while, whether some like it or not, more and more people are seeking lives abroad, why is there a class distinction between different migrants? Without getting into overt…
Working Abroad: What You Need to Know
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…
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…
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…
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…
Domestic Transformational Travel: You have to get out of your own backyard!
By Victor Avila, Jr. INTRODUCTION Many of us would like to travel to places that are exotic, have historical significance – maybe our parents or grandparents were born there – or we would like to learn about a new culture or a language. Can we afford it? Do we have time to get away? Are…
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…
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…