Send My Blog

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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 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.

This is the second in our series on the best day trips from European capital cities. This week we take a look at the top five day trips you can take from Germany’s capital city, Berlin. Berlin is typically touted as an exciting, vibrant city that exudes cool. There is plenty to do in Berlin, from eating at fabulous restaurants, to enjoying Berlin’s hipster nightlife, to visiting the many historical monuments that attest to Berlin’s important role in European and world history. This doesn’t mean, however, that visitors won’t benefit from taking a day or two to explore the areas surrounding Berlin, to take a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the city and to experience another side to Germany.

There are a number of English speaking universities in Europe that offer courses taught in English, which is great if you are not proficient in other European languages. These universities can be found in countries such as the Netherlands or Sweden. In the last in our series on 'studying in Europe', Send My Bag takes a look at how to apply for a degree course in the Netherlands and Sweden and how much it might cost you. You can also take a look at our previous blogs to learn about studying for a degree in France, Germany and Spain.

Airlines are already penalising customers for all manner of minor indiscretions, such as bringing 1 kg of extra baggage or not printing a boarding pass before arriving at the airport. But when the airlines are the ones in the wrong – when their flights are delayed or cancelled, or when a passenger’s luggage goes missing – it seems that it is once again the customer who will have to pay.

If you choose to study in Spain, you can enjoy the year-round mild and sunny weather, and immersive yourself in rich Spanish culture. Read on to find out about your eligibility to study in Spain, how to apply for a course and what you might be expected to pay.