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★Task 1★

Find out how to get your Irish dole transferred to another EU country.

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★Task 2★

Meet up with an Irish person and chat about their life and work abroad.

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★Task 3★

Get yourself a job in Germany. You have 24 hours.

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★Task 4★

Swing by local GAA Teams, Amsterdam GAA Club & Den Haag GAA, and return with information on jobs in the Netherlands.

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★Task 5★

Hit the streets and report back with some top tips for Irish people looking for work abroad.

About Eurotrip3

This year's Eurotrip pits two teams of two people against each other in a race across the EU. With 5 tasks each to complete, who will win?

★Task 1★

Just because you're unemployed in Ireland it doesn't mean you can't look for work in another EU country without social welfare help. Did you know that you can have your Irish job seekers benefit payments transferred to another EU country? We've asked both teams to find out how to do this. If you'd like to find out how to do this for yourself, click here

If you're considering moving abroad within the EU, check out our free iPhone and Android app to help you on on your move and job hunt - more details.

Team 1

Darragh and Diandra are in Stockholm and had a bit of trouble getting up to speedish with the Swedish, so ended up in the Post Office not the Dole Office. But before you could say 'What a lovely Volvo' they were back on track and had Task 1 in the bag. Watch them explain how to get the dole in Sweden.

Team 2

Clare and Lorraine are our advance guard in Poznan and are asking the Poles for the dole. They did a lot of legwork to get to the nice lady who told them which form they should have filled in back in Dublin. So the advice for everyone going to Poznan is 'Fail to prepare, prepare to fail'...they hope Trappatoni is listening.

★Task 2★

With thousands of Irish people emigrating to Australia, New Zealand, and Canada each year, a lot of people often overlook the opportunities available in within the EU. With 27 countries, and 27 different job markets, Irish people have a loads of opportunities available to them just a short trip away. We've asked both teams to find a couple of random Irish ex-pats and ask them about their lives and careers working abroad.

If you're considering moving abroad within the EU, check out our free iPhone and Android app to help you on on your move and job hunt - more details.

Team 1

Want to know how to cope in Copenhagen? Darragh and Diandra search for Irish people in Denmark and meet up with Ross O'Connell who works in an architects' firm. They get the low-down from an Irishman in Europe on the highs and lows of working abroad. The advice? Be prepared, start putting a few Euros in the piggy bank and work on that second language. Task 2 nailed

Team 2

In Berlin, is féidir linn! Clare and Lorraine bravely volunteered to search every Irish bar in Berlin meeting up with ex-pats working there, and German people who are lucky enough to work with them. They get some great tips and some extremely er ... compelling reasons for travelling abroad from young Sam the Chef. Tips - learn that second language and work the Irish angle. Team two and task two - sorted.

★Task 3★

Through the TalkToEU website we've received a lot of questions asking "How come foreigners can come here get jobs?". The reality is that Irish citizens can just as easily move to another EU country and apply for a job thanks to EU legislation relating to the free movement of people and workers. To demonstrate this, we've aasked both teams to see how easy it is to get themselves an interview for a job in Germany. Well, we hope it's easy!

If you're considering moving abroad within the EU, check out our free iPhone and Android app to help you on on your move and job hunt - more details.

Team 1

Our two little Hamburgers, Darragh and Diandra are trying to bring home the bacon in Germany. After some excellent preparation (when in Rome...) they hit the streets with their CVs and their teeth brushed.

But it's hard to get a job somewhere when you're hair today, gone tomorrow. Thankfully Mod's Hair Salon oblige and soon our duo are indulging in a bit of Teutonic Titillation. Task 3: cut and blow-dried.

Team 2

Getting a yob for one day is a tough ask in Hannover. The Hannoverians can't understand why our plucky duo aren't more prepared. They pound the pavements for hours and are wilting a bit when Lorraine says 'Let's go to a bar!' Well before you can sing 53 verses of 'It's a long way from Clare to here' they're watching the head settle on pints of black and have job offers for life. The message? Learn German, do some preparation and there are plenty of jobs. If that isn't happening, there are Irish bars everywhere. Task 3 - Slàinte!

★Task 4★

This task is all about the importance of the ex-pat community when you're looking for work abroad. Where better to meet some Irish ex-pats than the local GAA club? We've asked Team One to meet the local GAA club in Amsterdam, and arranged for Team Two to meet the local club in The Hague. With large number of Irish people emigrating abroad, this task will show how networking with the local expats can help you on your job search.

If you're considering moving abroad within the EU, check out our free iPhone and Android app to help you on on your move and job hunt - more details.

Check back later to find out how they get along.

Team 1

Tadgh took time out from explaining to Europeans how to pronounce 'Tadgh' to speak to our fearless duo about the benefits of finding a GAA club when abroad. Darragh and Diandra met him and Kenny and were treated to a quick display of sporting prowess. Then some kindly native Amsterdamians went and got the ball back out of the canal. That's what it's all about. Europeans sticking together. Task uimhir a ceathair - déanta!

Team 2

While the Illuminati were wasting time getting their secret handshake right, the GAA got busy taking over the world. There seems to be a club or two in every country you can name. The club in The Hague was port of call for Clare and Lorraine and sadly, it didn't take a lot of charming from the lads before they both turned traitor and wore another team's jersey. And although they've been banished from their counties forever, task 4 is over the bar.

★Task 5★

Brussels is a hub for internationals from every corner of Europe. With most of the major EU institutions based here, we thought it would be a great place for both teams to pick up some top tips for finding work abroad and within the EU. The task is for both teams is to hit the street and vox pop as many people as possible within 60 minutes to come and find out the top tips to help Irish people find work abroad.

If you're considering moving abroad within the EU, check out our free iPhone and Android app to help you on on your move and job hunt - more details.

Check back later to find out how they get along.

Team 1

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Team 2

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Team 1 Latest

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Tue 24th Apr, at 14:19 (via: Tumblr)

Task 5: Vox Pops in Brussels

Mon 23rd Apr, at 04:42 (via: Tumblr)

Hamburg was the highlight of Eurotrip 3,An amazing city filled with many many adventures :)

Sat 21st Apr, at 22:01 (via: Tumblr)

According to the map Team 2 are still in Belgium. Or at least their tracking device.

Sat 21st Apr, at 14:28 (via: Tumblr)

Task 4: Interview the local GAA Team in Amsterdam

Sat 21st Apr, at 12:08 (via: Tumblr)

Brussels

Fri 20th Apr, at 22:35 (via: Tumblr)

So they are filming a film in the hotel im in. A big sumo wrestler carrying a lady through the lobby.

Fri 20th Apr, at 12:52 (via: Tumblr)

Just arrived in Brussels via a diverted train due to the fire. Final task. Lets win this :D

Fri 20th Apr, at 08:35 (via: Tumblr)

Due to a fire in the airport our train to brussels isnt running :0 uh oh, lets hope the station sort something out.

Fri 20th Apr, at 05:36 (via: Tumblr)

Our Dublin jerseys :)

Thu 19th Apr, at 23:35 (via: Tumblr)

Don’t worry, it’s plastic :P

Thu 19th Apr, at 23:35 (via: Tumblr)

Lovely view in Amsterdam

Thu 19th Apr, at 16:20 (via: Tumblr)

Beautiful Amsterdam

Thu 19th Apr, at 16:19 (via: Tumblr)

Task 3 - Get a job in Hamburg within 24 hours.

Thu 19th Apr, at 16:15 (via: Tumblr)

Hamburg

Wed 18th Apr, at 23:08 (via: Tumblr)

Pulled our perfect pints

Wed 18th Apr, at 23:05 (via: Tumblr)

So cute

Wed 18th Apr, at 23:05 (via: Tumblr)

Just arrived in Amsterdam, Got the train from platform 9 & 3/4 ;)

Wed 18th Apr, at 20:21 (via: Tumblr)

Task 2 - Find a working Irish person living in Copenhagen.

Wed 18th Apr, at 11:37 (via: Tumblr)

Team 2 Latest

With 106 Tumblr Posts, 9 YouTube videos, 6,429 video views on YouTube (so far, three new videos went up this morning), over 40 #TeamClisare tweets, four radio interviews, over 1600 twitter followers reached and many, many people met on our journey, I think we can safely say that we promoted EuroTrip and TalkToEUbeyond what anyone expected while on constantly moving across 5 countries in 7 days. Not only that, but we really enjoyed the experience. We met lots of new people and our friendship was definitely strengthened after working so well together as a team. No matter what happens now, we can hold our heads high, because we did exactly what we promised we would do in our Skype interview in the final. Thanks to TalkToEU for picking us, and we hope you enjoyed everything we had to offer. Clare and Lorraine. X

Mon 23rd Apr, at 12:29 (via: Tumblr)

Vox Pop in Brussels (by Clisare)

Our final task was to ask people on the streets of Brussels their tips for Irish graduate jobseekers, and compile our top list!

Mon 23rd Apr, at 12:14 (via: Tumblr)

Must say, very happy to be back together with my proper editing equipment (my laptop!). Editing on the iPad app was handy and the iPad was brilliant for travelling but I did find it slightly restrictive in terms of overlaying text etc and the extras you could do. Would definitly recommend bringing tablets travelling if you have the option though. Nice and small, don’t attract as much attention as a laptop, lighter and more portable. Thanks TalkToEU for giving them to us to use on the trip.

Highlights video is up, Meeting the EU Commissioner video is below and the final task video is about to go up! Stay tuned!

Mon 23rd Apr, at 09:17 (via: Tumblr)

Meeting the EU Commissioner (by Clisare)

The formal end to EuroTrip 3. Though it wasn’t an actual task, we thought we would share it with you anyway.

Mon 23rd Apr, at 09:08 (via: Tumblr)

EuroTrip 3 Highlights! (by Clisare)

Mon 23rd Apr, at 08:53 (via: Tumblr)

Lorraine and I just want to say, that no matter what happens with the final score, we have had the time of our lives and loved every minute. It’s been an experience and we really enjoyed the competition and the tasks. If you are reading this, you should apply next year with a stand out video and go for it. You won’t regret it! …Now just to sleep for a day or two!! :) x

Sat 21st Apr, at 15:30 (via: Tumblr)

Had to wear 2 tshirts,mayo jersey, dress, hoodie, jacket, jeans, tracksuit bottoms and uggs coming back through ryanair so my case would fit in the yoke!

Also, lost my phone charger on the trip, that’s why our tracker hasn’t updated! Need to fashion me an old fashioned chargin’ device!!

Sat 21st Apr, at 15:08 (via: Tumblr)