Travel Archives - Wine & Rum

In some countries, New Year’s isn’t as big of a deal. For example, on our first New Year in Dublin we turned on the radio to be able to hear the countdown at midnight only to miss it because there wasn’t one. In Austria, however,…

By wineandrumNovember 21, 20180

Arts/Literature/Film Austria Culture Events & Experiences Expat Life Multicultural Couple Traditions/History/People

Pagan Christmas Traditions in Austria

In many countries Christmas comes with a variety of traditions. In Austria some of our traditions go back as far as pagan customs. Some pagan rituals mixed with Christian beliefs, leaving us with fascinating traditions and beliefs, including Christmas Demons, talking cows and why you…

By wineandrumOctober 24, 20180

Expat Life Ireland Living in Dublin Power Couple Things Reaching Goals

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 wineandrumOctober 8, 20180

Arts/Literature/Film Culture Events & Experiences Expat Life Ireland Traditions/History/People

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 wineandrumOctober 8, 20180

Arts/Literature/Film Culture Events & Experiences Ireland Traditions/History/People Travel

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 wineandrumSeptember 24, 20180

Culture Food Ireland Travel

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 wineandrumSeptember 24, 20180

Culture Ireland Traditions/History/People Travel

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 wineandrumSeptember 13, 20180

Austria Culture Traditions/History/People Travel

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 wineandrumJuly 16, 20180

Ireland Travel

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 wineandrumJune 29, 20180

Culture Events & Experiences Expat Life Ireland Living in Dublin Traditions/History/People

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…