Weird Ireland’s Brinsley McNamara on Strange Emerald Isle stories
We talk to Brinsley McNamara, creator of Weird Ireland, about what exactly makes Ireland so weird.
Category Country Posts
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Study in Australia in 2026: Your complete guide to the new student cap and visa system
If you want to study in Australia in 2026, there are some important new rules you need to know. Australia is raising its student cap, but visa processing may still move faster or slower depending on your university (provider) and…
Huurtoeslag 2026: Save Money On Rent With The New Rental Allowance Changes
Huurtoeslag 2026: Understand the new, money-saving changes being introduced for renters in The Netherlands.
Ireland salary guide 2026: Calculate your net pay, avoid salary shock
You get a job offer in Ireland. The number looks decent. Then payday hits… and your bank app laughs at you. That “salary shock” is normal, because an Ireland salary is usually quoted as gross pay (before tax), not what…
Australia’s student cap and visa rules explained: 2026 policy changes
You’ve probably seen the headlines. Australia is changing its plan for international education in 2026, and these updates can affect your study plans in a real way. If you want to study in Australia – or you’re already there –…
China job market trends: What slower growth means for expats
China’s services sector cools and unemployment remains moderate, but youth joblessness and structural shifts complicate the outlook. Here’s how the latest data on China’s job market trends affect expats and job seekers. China job market trends: Services slowdown and a…
5 effective key insights on China’s housing market update
Official reports and private surveys show that China’s housing market is still weak. Demand for homes is low, even though new-home prices have risen a little. Here’s what expats need to know. Prices and transactions: late‑2025 snapshot Data from October…
Totoro to Tanuki’s: The Amazing Japanese Folklore Behind Beloved Studio Ghibli Movies
An introduction into the Japanese folklore, spirits and old legends that inspired the world of Studio Ghibli and shaped its most beloved films.
UK rent reforms and mortgage shifts reshape expat housing
The UK government’s Renters’ Rights Act 2025is a new law that makes big changes to how renting homes works. Official guidance published on 6 November 2025 says the Act will: Tenants will be able to remain in their home until…