Moving to Abu Dhabi
If you ever find yourself immigrating to Indonesia, make sure to take every opportunity to make the 13 million hours of necessary travel time as pleasurable as possible. To dilute the effects of the travel time and to incorporate the processing of entry visas to Indonesia, the chosen route to Indonesia was, Dublin – Dubai…
Back in the 1840’s and 50’s there was a mass exodus in Ireland of young people forced to leave the country due to the economic devastation. Thousands of young people were leaving Ireland in an effort to escape starvation and avoid poverty, as young as fifteen they boarded the Coffin ships, filled with hope for…
It’s the third time in as many weeks that I’ve heard of couples returning from Dubai after only a few weeks with dreams and hopes shattered. Picture the scene, Declan’s career as a civil engineer has slowed to a slugs pace and Derbhall’s once glittering Marketing position is now no more than a three-day-a-week office…
Having recently spoken about expat wives and husbands, it is only natural that I give “expat kids” a mention. Now referred to as Third Culture Kids, you’ll know if you’re raising a TCK, as there are 10 basic signs. 1. He flew before he had teeth and he needed an exit visa before he was…
It comes round to the time of year again when summer must end and the trip back to Abu Dhabi to serve another term is nigh. Ninety per cent of expat wives in Abu Dhabi and around the Middle East travel to their native countries to escape the too-hot Arabian summer months. For many it’s…
Queuing for the night flight from Heathrow to Dubai with three kids, four hand luggage items, I get a growing sinking feeling about the availability of the inadequate bassinette. Far from considering myself a seasoned traveler however, I have had of recent years intensive and extensive experience in travelling with children both old and young…
With the exception of my hairdresser, saying goodbye to friends in Ireland was the most difficult farewell. Made palatable only by the knowledge that they would always be there, possibly living in the same houses, doing the same things and that when we return, our fortunes made, we could continue again, where we left off.…
Every parent knows the feeling when their nine year complains about her ear being sore at 10 o’clock at night, after you’re been out all day and she hasn’t mentioned it, all this on the night before you have an appointment the next morning with the Qatari fingerprinting department to finalise your application for residency.…
It has to be just about the worst feeling possible, the one where you feel the rug has been pulled out from under you and that’s exactly what happened while I enjoyed a natter with my good friend from Bishopstown. Our weekly chat has formed an integral part of my life as a expat, enjoying…
Having fled Ireland a few months ago and ventured to Qatar in the Middle East it is easy to think of oneself as being a world traveler, taking in the Arab culture with wonderment and commending oneself and one’s ability to fit in. All this is made somewhat easier when you know your home is…
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