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
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
Radio Garden is a Website/App designed to allow you to listen to radio stations from around the world
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
In this post, I thought I’d focus on beers with the coolest iconography and brand - beers that just scream cool at you.
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, 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
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.
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)
A list of Netflix Documentaries to keep you entertained and bewildered as you binge watch your way through self-isolation