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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
An ode to Radio Garden: an App that can give your mind the experience of travelling
Radio Garden is a Website/App designed to allow you to listen to radio stations from around the world
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
Beers From Around the World with the Coolest Iconography
In this post, I thought I’d focus on beers with the coolest iconography and brand - beers that just scream cool at you.
A Spotlight on Belfast’s Music Scene: Modern Rome
with this post I’m going to focus on a shining light from the local music scene - which has been so painstakingly quiet since COVID got its grasp on us.
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.
Tips to Get You Through COVID-19 Lockdown
Have you begun to lose the plot during COVID-19 lockdown? Whichicao.com has listed some tips to help get you through this strange period of time (read more)
Netflix Documentaries To Binge Watch
A list of Netflix Documentaries to keep you entertained and bewildered as you binge watch your way through self-isolation
The magic of Landschaftspark, Duisburg
The last industrial operation carried out on sight was in April 1985, and 4 years later the bid to transform the area into a regenerative park was accepted. The park was opened in 1991 as Duisburg began to move on from its’ industrial past in the face of German reunification (continue reading)
My experiences attending football matches abroad
I'm releasing this article in conjunction with my tips for attending games in different countries piece, this one focused on my own experience at various home games throughout Europe (11 games, in 7 leagues across 6 countries), where I will rate each home stadium for various factors; ease of getting tickets, atmosphere, anticipation, quality of … Continue reading My experiences attending football matches abroad
Tips for watching football in different countries
Football is an integral part of European culture, and whether you love the sport or hate it, there are aspects of attending a live game that will intrigue you and get you hooked (continue reading)
The good, the bad, and the ugly Irish bars abroad
There is a well known saying that nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. I’d like to add to that, the presence of an ‘Irish’ bar in any given major city is a certainty too (continue reading)