About

The 29th of September, 2017, is a day I’ll never forget. I arrived at Dublin Airport around 11 p.m., and even though the night wasn’t too cold, the air was thick and humid, filled with the kind of energy that makes you feel something special is about to begin. That was the day my story in Ireland started.

Coming from Brazil, I had dreamed for years about studying and living abroad, but it took me a few tries to make it happen. In 2017, I finally decided to take the leap — to leave my comfort zone, improve my English, and begin a new chapter studying in Ireland.

After completing my English course, I enrolled in a specialisation in International Business at an Irish university. It was one of the best decisions of my life. Studying abroad opened my mind, expanded my worldview, and gave me valuable professional skills. Later, I had the chance to work at Accenture, contributing to an international project for a major social network. It was an incredible experience that strengthened my global perspective.

Of course, living in Ireland hasn’t been just about opportunities. It’s also been about challenges. One of the biggest ones came in 2021, when I was diagnosed with Celiac disease. Discovering that I could no longer eat gluten was overwhelming at first — but over time, I learned that it’s absolutely possible to live a full and healthy life abroad with dietary restrictions.

Ireland, to my surprise, turned out to be an incredibly Celiac-friendly country. In Dublin, you can easily find gluten-free restaurants, products, and communities that make this journey easier.

That’s why I decided to create Rodrigo Coutinho Abroad, a bilingual space where I share my experiences studying abroad in Ireland, navigating life as an expat in Dublin, travelling through Europe, and adapting to a gluten-free lifestyle while living abroad.

My goal is to help international students, travellers, and people with Celiac disease feel informed, confident, and inspired to follow their own paths abroad.

So, are you ready to join me on this journey? 🌍
Let’s explore, learn, and live abroad together!