,,,,,,,Dublin is a multi-ethnic city and sometimes it seems to travel the world in a few steps. As a lot of people come to Ireland from different countries, here you have the opportunity to discover tons of cultures. This month Expats in Ireland interviews Aurora from Rome, Italy. Read on to about all the "Craic" (Fun) she has had since moving to Ireland! 1. Where are you from?
I am Italian, originally from Rome. I used to live in the countryside, not too far from the city. 2. Why did you move to Ireland? The main reason was to improve my English. I wanted to travel the world and spend some time in Africa working as volunteer in a children’s school. 3. In which country and city are you living now? I live in the beautiful Emerald Ireland, in the city of Dublin. 4. When did you come up with the idea of living in Ireland? In 2007 I completed my Bachelor Degree in Marketing and Communication and I decided to move abroad. I started to work, saving money and thinking about the destination. I decided to go to Dublin although I hadn’t seen it before. I followed my heart and here I am, after 7 long years. 5. How do you make your living in Ireland? Currently I work at the rugby’s Stadium as barista and hostess. I also write for an Italian online magazine about Beauty and Lifestyle. 6. What do you miss most about Italy while living in Ireland? What I miss the most of my country are the proper seasons through the year: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter. In Ireland you might get them all in only one day! 7. What do you think about the Irish? Irish people are really friendly. They are passionate about food and good coffee, just like the Italians! They have a big heart and are very generous people. They drink too many pints for me but it seems they are able to handle it very well. Irish people haven’t disappointed me so far, I must say it! 8. What are the positive and negative aspects of living in Ireland? Dublin is a multi-ethnic city and sometimes it seems to travel the world in a few steps. As a lot of people come to Ireland from different countries, here you have the opportunity to discover a tons of cultures. This is definitely the thing that I love the most about living in Ireland. The only negative aspect of being here is that eventually one day you will end up to miss the sunshine. But remember that on the bright side you never sweat in Summer time! 9. Do you have any tips for our readers about living in Ireland? Yes I do. Whenever you get a chance to rent a car, I suggest you to plan a trip around Ireland and discover the beautiful landscapes of the green moors. Remember, Dublin is not Ireland and you really must see what’s outside the Irish capital if you want to get a real sense of this island. 10. Do you have any favorite Web sites or blogs about Ireland? I do enjoy reading the blog’s section of the website myDiscover Ireland You can get any sort of tips on your next trip in Ireland. Also you can plan your route simply by inserting the name of the starting and ending destination. Try it on! 11. What would be your ideal day in Dublin? My ideal day in Dublin would be on Saturday morning. The street food market in Temple Bar has many organic and handmade products and I love doing my grocery shopping here. When I finish my shopping I go for a pint of Guinness and a portion of very tasty oysters at the Temple Bar pub. My day would continue then on to the Gran Social pub for a short tour at the vintage market. I would end my day having pizza and a glass of wine at the Italian quarter which is only 2 minutes walking from Temple Bar. 12. Can you recommend any places to travel to while in Ireland? I highly recommend to visit the Ring of Kerry and Donegal. I have travelled quite a lot in Ireland but I must say those are the best places I have seen so far. It’s really worth a visit! 13. What tips would you give to another Expat family moving to Ireland? According to me Ireland is one of the most family-friendly countries in the world. In Dublin there are many family’s events throughout the year I would suggest to a family who wants to move to Dublin, to look for a place in the countryside where the houses are big and well-priced. Irish people are really friendly especially when you got a kid, so if your neighbor smiles at you, smile him back! 14. What’s your favorite Irish expression? ‘’Its good craic’’ is certainly my favorite one! Craic means ‘’fun’’, so instead of saying ‘’It’s really fun’’ Irish people use that expression…. I just love it! 15. Tell us about your Blog? My blog shares my individual stories as an Italian single mom living in the city of Dublin. At the moment it has a shape of a personal journal, but I am planning to add some new tabs which are related to different aspects of my life in Ireland. I don’t want to say more so I will let you to find it out!
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