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What is Self-Isolation?

What is Self-Isolation?

The COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly evolving, social distancing measures are now in place around the world and self-isolation is more important than ever to prevent the spread of the virus but what exactly is self-isolation and how does it help?

EasyJet grounds entire fleet

EasyJet grounds entire fleet

EasyJet have today become the latest airline to ground their entire fleet of planes in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, 10 days after it paid out £174 million to shareholders.

What is social distancing?

What is social distancing?

Governments and health officials around the world are asking people to practise social distancing to reduce pressures on health service and prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). We explain what social distancing is, who it affects and how it can help during the current global pandemic.

Top Tips for Working From Home

Top Tips for Working From Home

To prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), many employees around the world are now working from home, self-isolating students are studying remotely and business premises are closing. Although working from home sounds great in theory, it can be difficult to adjust to working in an environment other than the office if you’re not used to it. We’ve come up with our top tips for working from home to make the transition easier.

Stage 2 coronavirus shutdown in Australia

Stage 2 coronavirus shutdown in Australia

Global response to the Coronavirus pandemic continues with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison becoming the latest world leader to introduce new measures to protect citizens in Australia

Top Tips For Self-Isolating Students

Top Tips For Self-Isolating Students

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a huge impact on our lives. Self-isolation and social distancing measures have been introduced around the world. The general advice is not to leave home unless absolutely necessary. Busy offices have been deserted, universities have closed and there’s been a huge shift towards working and studying from home. Check out our top tips for self-isolating as a student.

Things that Only Expats Understand by Send My Bag

Things that Only Expats Understand

Everyone’s expat experience is personal to them, but there are some things that most expats can understand and relate to. Send My Bag have put together this blog with some of the most common circumstances and problems that expats tend to come across after moving abroad.


Singapore Airlines Reduces Fleet to 9 Planes

Singapore Airlines Reduces Fleet to 9 Planes

Singapore Airlines will reduce its fleet to just 9 planes by the end of the month. The airline announced that it will cut the majority of its operations by the end of March in the midst of the current coronavirus pandemic.

Ryanair Ceases Flights for the Next Two Months

Ryanair Ceases Flights for the Next Two Months

Ryanair, Europe’s biggest budget airline, has announced that it will ground the majority of its flights from the 24th of March, and that this suspension will continue into April and May this year. 

British Travellers Urged To Return To The UK

British Travellers Urged To Return To The UK

The FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) updated its exceptional travel advisory notice to advise all British tourists and short-stay travellers who are currently abroad to return to the UK where flight options are still available. 

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Top Tips for being a Productive Student

Top Tips for being a Productive Student

Productivity at University is a challenge when you also want to enjoy your student days, having spontaneous nights out during the week, having a day out with friends or binge-watching Netflix all day when you have no seminars or lectures. Send My Bag have included our top tips for being productive at University, so that you can do what is needed done and still enjoy the fun part of University!

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13 Weird & Wacky Things That Are Banned Around the World

Discover 13 strange bans worldwide, from not flushing toilets after 10 p.m. in Switzerland to not having a picnic in Venice. It's essential to know local laws and customs, as some countries have unexpected restrictions on items that are legal elsewhere.

Why Athletes Choose Send My Bag for Competitions and Training

Why Athletes Choose Send My Bag for Competitions and Training

For athletes, every competition and training session is planned well ahead, however one area that can often cause headaches is luggage – especially bulky sports equipment. Here at Send My Bag, we’ve made sending luggage and big sports items as easy as possible.

Top 5 Countries to Teach English Abroad

Top 5 Countries to Teach English Abroad

Finding a job teaching English abroad in 2024 should be on your to-do list! The question is which are the best? Some of which don’t even require you to have prior teaching experience.

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How to Avoid Lost Luggage when Travelling

To avoid lost luggage when travelling, take proactive steps using luggage tags, carrying essentials in your hand luggage, and tracking your bags. Here at Send My Bag, we're a reliable luggage courier service that lets you ship your bags ahead, avoid excess fees, and skip the baggage carousel.

Best Cities to Move to in Spain

Best Cities to Move to in Spain

Spain is home to some of the most attractive and liveable cities and Send My Bag have put together a few of them in this blog.