Why you should watch Sumo Wrestling

I can hear you ask “Sumo wrestling, seriously?” Yes. The national sport of Japan has a storied history dating back centuries, and a strict code of honour which the combatants must abide by. I will go into more detail below. I first watched sumo in university when I was still up after a party, noticed … Continue reading Why you should watch Sumo Wrestling

The Must Have Souvenir From Rome

When you think of Rome, and souvenirs you may pick up there, things like miniature Roman masks, Colosseum sculptures, or limoncello may come to mind. However none of them are the must have. The must have souvenir is a calendar. This isn’t a calendar of the sights in Rome, but it is a calendar of … Continue reading The Must Have Souvenir From Rome

A Spotlight on Belfast’s Music Scene: The Caged Hearts

Following on from the spotlight shone on Modern Rome, I’ve decided to highlight another local band - The Caged Hearts The Caged Hearts were formed in 2019 by St. Mary’s University Belfast student Eoin Agnew, who quickly added Patrick Holmes to the band’s line up on bass. 2020 saw Harley Mulholland join on guitar, Emile … Continue reading A Spotlight on Belfast’s Music Scene: The Caged Hearts

Irish words you should know before visiting Ireland

Irish, or Gaeilge (not Gaelic - Gaelic is the sport) is the native language of the island of Ireland. It’s a compulsory subject to learn in the Republic of Ireland’s education system, but it’s only spoken as the first language in some regions in the far west of the country (referred to as the Gaeltacht). … Continue reading Irish words you should know before visiting Ireland

The EU Launches ‘Reopen Europa’ to allow you to plan a European getaway

With COVID-19 bringing the travel industry (and the world) to a standstill for the past few months, some countries have begun to reopen their borders. Some have stipulations about where people can visit from, and how you can enter their country, but ‘Reopen Europa’ contains all this information on an open map.