So it’s been a while. Winter in Ireland hasn’t disappointed and we’ve spent the past few months being blown over by gale force winds and soaked by sideways rain. Most winters in the northern hemisphere send people running for their…
Hiking in County Wicklow: Bray to Greystones
Things you’ll never go without in Ireland are gorgeous landscapes and lovely seaside towns. Fancy a day or weekend away? Hop on a southbound train from Dublin toward Greystones in Country Wicklow. The journey takes about an hour, but you’ll…
Granby Park Popped Up in Central Dublin
It was only open for one month, and I was lucky to pop by and take a look! Granby Park was a pop-up park on a vacant lot in the centre of Dublin. It was done up with recycled and…
Dublin Culture Night 2013
September 20th was Dublin Culture Night! Hundreds of spots around the city opened their doors to visitors free of charge. Now in it’s 8th year, the night is a great way to get people out to visit historic sights that…
One Month in Dublin
I can’t believe it’s been just over a month since I landed in Dublin on my second stint in Europe! Time flies. The beginning of a working holiday is usually the toughest part. You feel the excitement of being in…
Dublin’s Secret Garden
Did you know that Dublin got it’s name from the beautifully quaint Dubhlinn Gardens, hidden behind the famous Dublin Castle? The circular garden has a beautiful entrance, and a pathway around the outside. It’s overlooked one wing of the castle,…
Olivia Likes: Dublin Fashion Festival
On Thursday, September 5th, I was excited to catch a glimpse of the first fashion shows of the 4th annual Dublin Fashion Festival. I saw two great runway shows, each set up in the heart of a shopping district, right…
National Museum of Ireland: Decorative Arts & History
Looking for something different to do around Dublin? On my first weekend in the city, I visited one of the sites of the National Museum of Ireland. This one is specific to Decorative Arts & History, and located in the Collins Barracks,…
Ireland: The Arrival
Congratulations! You made it! You received your documents, your working holiday authorization, and have found yourself in Dublin, your first port of call in Ireland. Even if you don’t plan to stay in Dublin for the duration of your working…
First Impressions of Dublin
The move went ahead, and without a hitch! On August 17th, Charlie and I boarded our flight out of Vancouver, and by the afternoon on Sunday, we were in our flat in Dublin. There were no issues with liquids in…
Ireland: Flights & Insurance
For the Ireland visa they require you to book your flights and purchase travel insurance before submitting your application. This is contrary to what they suggest on the UK application. Because you need to go through SWAP if you’re Canadian…
Ireland: Paperwork
And so it begins! I’m working on the first step of my move to Ireland: the paperwork. While it’s never the most exciting step, it is one of the most important. To get a Working Holiday Visa in Ireland, they…
