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By Wine & RumOctober 24, 2018

Finding an Apartment in Dublin Part 1: Deciding on an Area

We know finding an apartment in Dublin can be tough. Here’s the story of how we found our Dublin dream flat with only one viewing, a guide based on our experiences. In Part 1 we give advice on how to decide on an area to…

By Wine & RumOctober 8, 2018

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Culture Night Dublin 2018: Freemasons & Earthquakes in the Library

Culture Night 2018 is part of a free annual event where museums, private collections and other cultural venues open their doors to the public. Free culture events like this tend to bring the Austrians living in Dublin out of the woodwork because, stereotypical as it is,…

By Wine & RumOctober 8, 2018

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7 Tips to Plan Your Culture Night 2019

Ever since we moved to Dublin, visiting Culture Night has been one of our annual traditions. In 2017 we visited Christ Church Cathedral, the Book of Kells in Trinity and Mater’s Teaching Hospital and in 2018 we learned about Freemasons, earthquakes and the National Library…

By Wine & RumSeptember 24, 2018

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5 Unusual Things to do in Kilkenny

Since Kilkenny is very popular with tourists, the small town centre can fill up with big groups of people very quickly. If you’re looking to escape the busy streets to savour the small-town feeling, here are our Top 5 unusual things to do in Kilkenny.…

By Wine & RumSeptember 24, 2018

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The Must-sees in Kilkenny

Kilkenny is probably one of Ireland’s most famous cities. Yes, it may only have around 26 000 inhabitants but it still hangs on to its city title, which it was awarded in 1609. By that age, you probably already guessed its famous for its history…

By Wine & RumSeptember 13, 2018

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Austrian Stereotypes #1: Hiking

Hiking in Austria – is it as popular as stereotypes suggest? Growing up in Austria, especially in the countryside, I always took walks for granted. It’s a way to relax after a long day of work and often a way to socialize. It’s not uncommon…

By Wine & RumAugust 23, 2018

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Writer’s Book Review: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Americanah Facts Word count: 151,960 words Expected reading time: 10h+ (250 words/minute) Author: Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is well-known for her TED Talks We should all be feminists and The Danger of a Single Story. However, she is also a prolific author of novels.…

By Wine & RumAugust 8, 2018

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How to look for Jobs in Dublin

Since the season of graduations is coming up and we’ve been asked several times lately how to look for jobs in Dublin, we decided to tell you more about our experiences of looking for jobs in Dublin and to share some tips. Where you want to…

By Wine & RumJuly 16, 2018

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Malahide to Portmanock Beach Walk | Day Trips from Dublin

On a summer day – which against popular belief do happen in Ireland – you may feel the urge to go to the beach. A Dubliners’ favourite day trip for this purpose are the beaches in Malahide and Portmanock, so why not combine both with the…

By Wine & RumJune 29, 2018

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The New Expat Tag by Wine & Rum

We’ve been enjoying watching a lot of people on YouTube answer questions in the Expat Tag. However, since everyone answering the same questions can get a little repetitive, so we decided to create a new Expat Tag. We’ve lived in Dublin, Ireland, now for over…