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Irish Citizens Should Return Home

Irish Citizens Should Return Home

As flight options across the globe are becoming increasingly limited, travellers abroad are being advised to act quickly and return home as soon as possible. Citizens from Ireland on short-term visas or who are facing employment insecurity, have been advised to fly home if they can.

U.S. Citizens Are Advised to Return Home As Soon As Possible

U.S. Citizens Are Advised to Return Home As Soon As Possible

The Department of State have warned U.S citizens against relying on the American government for assistance whilst they are abroad and to return to the United States as soon as they can.

Moving to Australia: Common Types of Visas

Moving to Australia: Common Types of Visas

In this blog we give you an overview of some of the most common visas that people apply for when relocating to Australia. If like millions of other people, you are planning a move Down Under, this blog should help you decide on a suitable visa. 

Australian Citizens Abroad Urged to Return Home

Australian Citizens Abroad Urged to Return Home

The Department of Foreign Affairs have advised all Australian citizens who are currently abroad to return home as soon as possible as countries across the globe continue to impose travel restrictions, closing their borders and enforcing temporary lockdowns.

Best Cities to Move to in Canada

Best Cities to Move to in Canada

Canada is taking North America by storm as one of the best countries to live. In Mercer’s quality of living ranking, Canadian cities score the highest in North America, ranking no lower than 32nd out of 231 cities across the globe. 

How to Find a Job in Canada

How to Find a Job in Canada

Canada has claimed a spot in the world’s top five countries to live and work abroad for the last two years and expats ranked it as the 3rd  best country to live and work in HSBC’s most recent expat explorer survey. In this blog Send My Bag offer you guidance on finding a job in this stunning destination. 

Top 10 Most Quirky University Societies by Send My Bag

Top 10 Most Quirky University Societies

Joining a society at university is one of the best ways to take up a hobby and meet new people. While you could stick to traditional societies, you could also try something a little different. In this blog we have included the top 10 most quirky societies at universities across the UK – the quirkier the better we say.

Moving to New Zealand: Living on a Budget

Moving to New Zealand: Living on a Budget

In Mercer’s 2019 cost of living survey, Auckland and Wellington in New Zealand were shown to be less expensive than other large cities across the globe – including Sydney, London, and New York. It's easy to live on a budget in New Zealand and here we show you how. 

United Airlines Increases Checked Baggage Fees

United Airlines Increases Checked Baggage Fees

United Airlines have increased checked baggage fees by $5. The new pricing means passengers will be charged $35 for the first $45 for a second checked bag (each way).

How to Find a Job in New Zealand by Send My Bag

How to Find a Job in New Zealand

New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to live and work. Factors contributing to the destination as a popular choice for people to move to include the high quality of life, career progression and good work-life balance. In this blog, we'll detail ways to find a job in New Zealand.

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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.