So, you bought your ticket, said goodbye to your family, hopped on your flight, braved a few nights in a hostel on the North side, managed to get something called a GNIB card, and are ready for the next step….
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…
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…
I’m Moving to Ireland!
I just can’t get enough of it! Shortly after my UK visa expired, I moved home for the summer. Vancouver is lovely but I knew I wouldn’t be around for long. I’ve already begun the process of moving to Ireland!…