Category: ireland
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Second summer abroad
I eagerly anticipated our summer plans for months, and now they’re all in the rearview mirror. As I look back on the summer, I am grateful for all the friends and family we spent time with, especially those we hadn’t seen in several years. Since we first moved to Philadelphia in May of 2013, we…
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Bank holiday weekend road trips around Ireland
If there’s one thing that Ireland has plenty of compared to the US, it’s bank holiday weekends! With miles of gorgeous countryside just past the Dublin city limits, it’s easy to find ways to explore the country of Ireland and still make it home for Sunday roast dinner. My family and I have had so…
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Too late for a new start?
It’s obviously a little late in the year to post a “new year, new goals” post, but nothing in 2024 went as planned, so why should 2025 be any different? Let’s take our cue from the lunar new year instead. To be honest, I have been reluctant to commit my goals to paper for fear…
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New beginnings
Every September feels like a fresh start for me as well as for my kids. We’re all turning over a new leaf, putting summer in the rearview mirror and focusing on the push to learn something before the holidays come. As with many (most?) new expats here in Ireland, I’m currently in school too, but…
An Ocean Away 