From Bangalore to Dublin: my first year

I still remember the flight from Bangalore — excited, terrified, and carrying one suitcase too many of instant noodles.

The first month

Dublin felt cold and quiet compared to home. Finding a room took three weeks of viewings. WhatsApp groups from other Indians were what saved me — someone always knew a landlord, a grocer, or a doctor.

What I wish I knew earlier

One year on

I have a favourite chipper, a cycling route along the canal, and friends who feel like family. Ireland is home now — not instead of Bangalore, but alongside it.

If you are mid-move: it gets better. Really.