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By wineandrumSeptember 24, 20180

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…

By wineandrumJune 7, 20180

Culture Ireland Traditions/History/People Travel

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 wineandrumMay 29, 20180

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

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 wineandrumMay 21, 2018

Ireland Travel

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…

By wineandrumApril 4, 2018

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

Dublin’s first Afro-Caribbean Brunch

During the long Easter weekend, there was Dublin’s first Afro-Caribbean Brunch – a brunch party, mixing Caribbean food, especially Jamaican, with Nigerian food. The party that followed was also a mix of Caribbean and African tunes, providing the perfect vibes for a Saturday afternoon lime…

By wineandrumMarch 6, 2018

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

Winter Wonderland & a community-built igloo in Dublin

The last few days Dublin, and in fact most of Ireland, was on a red alert due to the heavy snow of the Beast from the East as well as Storm Emma. Although I’m from Austria and enjoyed many a winter’s snow, I had never…

By wineandrumFebruary 13, 2018

Multicultural Couple Traditions/History/People Travel Trinidad

How Carnival is celebrated in Trinidad

It’s often joked in Trinidad that December 25th is Christmas. December 26th is the start of carnival. That is how serious this tradition is taken in Trinidad and Tobago. Like in many other Catholic countries, carnival times culminates in the days before Ash Wednesday.