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Top Ten Reasons to Move to the UK
Reasons to move to the UK are plentiful. It's why, in 2015, well over half a million people moved to the UK from other countries. Maybe you are considering moving there yourself but need a little more convincing? Send My Bag has created a list of ten reasons to move to the UK, which might just persuade you to take the plunge.
Travel News: Lufthansa Cancels Hundreds of Flights at Budget Airline Eurowings Due to Strike
German airline Lufthansa has cancelled hundreds of flights at its budget unit Eurowings following a cabin crew strike.
The 24- hour industrial action was called by the UFO union at midnight on Thursday after arbitration failed to reach an agreement late on Wednesday. Union members are demanding concessions on issues including pay, working conditions and pensions.
House Removals and Moving House Tips
Send My Bag brings you some helpful moving house tips, especially regarding house removals, as well as a moving house checklist to make sure you don't miss anything out when moving home.
Luggage Shipping for International Aid Workers and Military Personnel
Life as an international aid worker or as military personnel working abroad comes with many rewards but also many challenges. In order to make your life abroad that little bit easier, why not use the services of Send My Bag to ship your luggage from home to your destination?
Top Tips for UK Expats
Becoming a UK expat brings many benefits. A life abroad offers broadened horizons, a change of lifestyle, a chance to get out of a rut and often the benefit of a warmer, sunnier climate. It is an opportunity to get to know people with a different outlook on life and to become fluent in another language.
Top Tips for Buying a House Abroad
Buying a second home abroad or moving permanently to sunnier climes is something many of us aspire to. Buying a home abroad is a big step to take and it comes with a wealth of important decisions to make and many more things to think about. Send My Bag has put together ten tips to help you avoid any costly or stress-inducing oversights and to help your move abroad go as smooth as possible.
Top Five European Destinations for Cultural Holidays
If you are looking for a destination for your next cultural holiday or seeking out historical places to visit, Send My Bag has put together a list of the top five historical destinations in Europe. This follows on from our look at the best holiday destinations for sports lovers, and is a guide for those who prefer to spend their holidays learning about their destination’s culture and history by visiting museums, monuments and historical sites.
Possible Collusion Over Checked Baggage Fee
It has recently emerged that a class action lawsuit is to be brought against two Canadian airlines – Air Canada and West Jet – who are accused of working together to charge their economy class passengers for checking an item of hold luggage.
Top Ten Reasons to Move to America
Send My Bag looks at the top ten reasons to move to America, including its multiculturalism, food, great customer service and its wonderfully festive holidays.
Moving Abroad Checklist
Moving abroad can be extremely exciting but it can also be a daunting prospect. There is so much to think about and organise, both at home and abroad, in order to make your move possible – from packing, to arranging transport, to sorting new accommodation and planning for your new job or course of study. To help you prioritise tasks and to make sure you don’t miss anything important, Send My Bag has put together this moving abroad checklist.
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Student House Hunting Tips During COVID-19
Besides all of the fun and games that a shared house can bring, there are also some boring adult things to do. Firstly, the process of finding and successfully getting a house, then things like picking rooms, setting up Wi-Fi, electricity, TV, splitting bills and so on. There’s also the small matter of staying safe and acting responsibly, especially in light of the current situation.
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!
Face Coverings Mandatory at Ulster University
Staff and students at Ulster University (UU) in Northern Ireland will have to wear face coverings in lectures and classes when the 2020/21 academic year begins on 21 September.