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By Wine & RumSeptember 24, 2018

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

Dublin Day Trips Ireland Must see Places

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

Austria Culture Food

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

Arts/Literature/Film Culture Diverse Books Expat Life

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

Advice Career Planning Dublin Expat Life How-tos Ireland

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

Dublin Dublin Day Trips Ireland Must see Places

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

Culture Customs/Traditions Dublin Expat Life Ireland

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…

By Wine & RumJune 7, 2018

Culture Customs/Traditions Dublin Ireland Must see

Why you should go to Dublinia – Museums of Dublin

Dublinia museum was only redeveloped in 2010 and it shows. Rather than listing facts and years in which they happened, the experience is more focused on what life was like back then. No matter how much you’re interested in history – whether you’re a history…

By Wine & RumMay 29, 2018

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Africa Day 2018 – Phoenix Park, Dublin

As for many years now, Irish Aid held a flagship event for Africa Day 2018. This year was our second time visiting. Africa Day was created as African Freedom Day to commemorate the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity, which later turned into the…

By Wine & RumMay 21, 2018

Dublin Hidden Spots Ireland Places

Ireland’s Eye – Dublin off the beaten track

Ireland’s Eye is the perfect spot when you feel like a break from Dublin’s overcrowded green spaces on a sunny day. It’s only a few minutes by ferry from Howth Pier, but it feels like a remote island. Since it’s uninhabited you will only be…