Travel

Irish Abroad: J1

  Being Irish is a huge commodity when travelling. People naturally preconceive us as friendly, beer-guzzling socialites that love to party and have absolutely no desire to take life seriously. I mean, ...

Discover Munich

Munich is most widely associated with the German beer festival Oktoberfest, which brings millions of tourists to the city every year, but by visiting during the off-peak season, you might just capture everythin...

Volunteering in Honduras: My Experience

Volunteering is something that’s always appealed to me. Giving back to others less fortunate than you and making a difference in their lives, the feeling is indescribable. I travelled to Honduras in January ...

Irish Abroad: Iceland

Being Irish is a huge commodity when travelling. People naturally pre-conceive us as friendly, beer-guzzling socialites that love to party and have absolutely no desire to take life seriously. I mean, I don’t t...

Irish Abroad: Inter-Railing

Being Irish is a huge commodity when travelling. People naturally pre-conceive us as friendly, beer-guzzling socialites that love to party and have absolutely no desire to take life seriously. I mean, I don’t t...

Irish Abroad: Canada

  Being Irish is a huge commodity when travelling. People naturally pre-conceive us as friendly, beer-guzzling socialites that love to party and have absolutely no desire to take life seriously. I mean,...
dublin pubs euro 2016

Euro 2016: Best places to watch the football in Dublin

So, Martin O'Neill's men have done it. The Republic of Ireland WILL compete in next summer's European Championship in France after they beat Bosnia-Herzegovina in the play-offs. Jon Walters was the star of the ...
Dublin at night

Dublin: The Tourist Perspective

Dublin - what a place. Although many believe that activities are limited, you will be pleasantly surprised by the number of attractions in and around the city. Many tourists aim to hit the shops and enjoy a pin...
j1 blog new york

My New York J1 Experience

I couldn’t reach the overhead storage on the plane and I wasn’t strong enough to lift my suitcase up over my head. After a couple of strangers rose from their seats and helped me, I sat down in a slump, wonderi...
bears raised as puppies

Bears raised as puppies by accident for 2 years

A Chinese man raises two "pet dogs" for two years, finds out they're actually Asian black bears https://t.co/bkUv8soVCp — China Xinhua News (@XHNews) July 3, 2015 A Chinese man has been left heartbroken...