Seamas Hyland is a traditional and experimental musician from Co.Waterford playing at Tradfest 2026. Hyland released his debut album ‘Maidin Domhnaigh’ in May 2024 and will be playing The Grand Social on Friday the 23rd of January. “It was a…
House sharing used to be a student phase. In 2026, it’s a housing strategy. Across Europe, North America, and Australia, high rents and low supply are pushing more people into shared homes. If you’re moving abroad this year, the rental…
Blue Fish Diamond have released their third studio album ‘Radio Silence’ and will be performing at TradFest 2026. Blue Fish Diamond are playing two gigs at TradFest this year. The first gig is Thursday January 22nd at 6 p.m, this…
Babylon has put together two routes for young people interested in interrailing in 2026 including information on expenses, passes and plans. If you’re a student or a young adult looking for an affordable, exciting and accessible way to see Europe,…
Canada’s Start-Up Visa program is paused for new applications. On December 19, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced major changes to business immigration programs, effectively shutting the Start-Up Visa (SUV) to most new applicants. Key timeline The pause…
Moving from a sunny country to a darker one can feel like a shock. One day you’re fine. Then winter hits, and everything feels heavier. If this is your first winter in Ireland, Canada, Russia, the Nordics, the UK, or…
Moving abroad in 2026 isn’t just about choosing a city you like. It’s a chain of small decisions: visa rules, money, housing, healthcare, paperwork, and what happens in the first 90 days once you land. 2026 is an especially important…
Visa-safe side jobs can help when you’re living abroad — but first, you need to understand what your visa counts as “work.” What feels like a small gig to you may still count as work to immigration officials. In most…
When you move abroad, you often end up in house sharing. Even though you aren’t a student in a dorm anymore, you are suddenly sharing much more than just a roof. You are sharing your kitchen, your living room, and…
