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August 2026
SeriesAn American in Ireland
Ireland isn't perfect but it knows the value of slowing down, protecting art and keeping up the fight
As she leaves Dublin after a six-month stay, Sasha Piton believes Ireland protects the right things more than it gets credit for.
SeriesAn American in Ireland
Say yes and figure it out later: the guide to adventuring solo in Ireland
SeriesAn American in Ireland
I knew I had become a proper Dubliner when my new neighbour reported my dogs
Moving to a new country is tough enough without wondering if your neighbours are keeping tabs on you, but there are decent people around me too.
SeriesAn American in Ireland
Four years and $20,000 is all it took for the doctor's note that got me to Ireland
A walkable city with clean air and high-quality food is just what the medics ordered (eventually) for Sasha Piton.
This year
2026
SeriesAn American in Ireland
Coming from the US with a dream of universal healthcare, it's a surprise to note Irish people opting to go private
As an American, Sasha Piton has a complicated history with health insurance – but then so does Ireland.
SeriesDublin Diaries
An American in Ireland: Making new friends is my own personal Odyssey
A chance connection on the way to the cinema got Sasha Piton thinking about the trials of breaking in to Irish friend groups.
SeriesDublin Diaries
An American in Ireland: Mum is in town and I find myself an inadequate tour guide
Can Sasha Piton unravel the knot in her brain and find her way around Dublin without Google Maps?
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