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WestJet Increases Baggage Fees on Transatlantic Flights

WestJet Increases Baggage Fees on Transatlantic Flights

WestJet introduced their first charge for a checked bag in 2014 and they are now charging double for your bags. Customers who book to travel on transatlantic flights with WestJet on or after 31st March will notice an increase in what they pay for a checked bag.

Moving to the US: Living on a Budget

Moving to the US: Living on a Budget

The Wall Street Journal reported that consumer spending in the USA continues to expand. Amongst the typical areas that Americans spend their money on, there are ways that you can cut back and budget.


Best Coventry Nightlife for Students

Best Coventry Nightlife for Students

This blog on the best Coventry nightlife for students will help you to make the most of your time studying in Coventry. Although the city isn’t the party central of the UK, there are still many nightclubs, pubs, and live music venues for the students of Coventry to enjoy.

Best Sheffield Nightlife for Students

Best Sheffield Nightlife for Students

Sheffield is a top student city, with lots of undergraduates and postgraduates choosing it as their place of study. In fact, one of the city’s universities, Sheffield Hallam, is the 10th largest in the UK. With so many students choosing to study in Sheffield, it seems fitting to offer them some help when it comes their all-important nights out.

Moving to the UK: Useful Mobile Apps

Moving to the UK: Useful Mobile Apps

Have you recently moved to a city in the UK? Mobile apps can save you hassle when it comes to moving abroad and Send My Bag have put together this blog on the best that can help with your move to the UK.

Top Universities for Studying Abroad in Germany

Top Universities for Studying Abroad in Germany

There are many reasons to study abroad in Germany, including its high-quality of education. The European country has 48 universities listed in Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2020 and Send My Bag have put together this blog with some of the top-ranking institutions.

#BringYourBrolly

#BringYourBrolly

Want to claim a free umbrella as part of #BringYourBrolly? Read on to find out more.

Instagram Accounts to Follow: Expats

Instagram Accounts to Follow: Expats

We have put together this blog on Instagram accounts run by expats who share their adventures of living in the UK, Europe, USA, and Australia. They share the best of their expat life, showing us that living abroad is something that everyone should get on board with!

Top Reasons to Study Abroad in Germany by Send My Bag

Top Reasons to Study Abroad in Germany

Germany is the fourth most popular study destination in the world for international students and Send My Bag have put together the top reasons to study abroad in the country.


Norwegian Air Start Charging for Hand Luggage

Norwegian Air Start Charging for Hand Luggage

Norwegian Air will now charge LowFare customers to bring hand luggage on board which needs to be stored in an overhead bin.

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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.