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Shopping trips are for many the ultimate way to experience another country and have great fun at the same time. While many global brands can be found in almost any city, there are still many retailers that are unique to their own country. A shopping trip to foreign country is a chance to sample the local wares and gain fascinating insight into the country’s culture and people. The spread of global brands also means that shoppers have to travel further afield and beyond the high street to source unique items. A shopping trip abroad can be extremely enjoyable, but there are a few things to be aware of to ensure your trip runs smoothly. Following on from our guide to the top European shopping destinations, Send My Bag has put together some tips to help you plan your shopping trip abroad.

Checked baggage is a significant revenue stream for airlines, with customers often being charged to check in bags in the first place, being stung for excess and oversized baggage and frequently forced to check in overweight hand luggage at the gate. Despite the high price of checking baggage for the customer, there is no guarantee that their baggage will arrive at their destination at the same time as they do. 

For some, group travel is the perfect way to experience another country, while socializing and making friends. For others, it is the definition of a holiday from hell. Indeed, group holidays seem to have just as many benefits as they do disadvantages. On the one hand, group travel means that you are never lonely, and that there are a wide range of conversations to be had. Yet, on the other hand, group holidays mean that you can’t do exactly what you want and that you must cater to or, indeed, put up with, other people’s personalities.

Today air travel is something to be endured. The excitement of jetting off on holiday that we used to experience has been decidedly diminished by endless cancellations, delays, lost baggage, extortionate add-on fees and being herded like cattle from check-in to boarding. And we’re not just imagining it – things are getting worse. Flight compensation company EUclaim has recently published data that reveals a dramatic increase in the number of claims for compensation they have received from passengers against the UK’s main airlines.

Finding the best shopping areas when on holiday is a pastime for many people. Even better is going on a shopping holiday. This way you get to visit a different country, sample the culture and visit the sites, but you can also while away hours looking at what products are on offer and feeling freer than usual to purchase what appeals to you. Europe offers a wealth of cities renowned for their excellent shopping holiday opportunities. In order to get best enjoyment out of your shopping holiday, you should plan carefully which city best suits your tastes and your budget. To help you, Send My Bag has picked out some of the best shopping destinations that Europe has to offer.

Why not take an unusual holiday in Europe this year by choosing a destination that you would not normally think of visiting? You could find that you discover some of Europe’s hidden gems. To get you started, Send My Bag have picked out some unusual holiday destinations that you could try.

Overseas contract jobs are an attractive propsition for some workers who wish to move away from the traditional working life of 9-5, Monday to Friday. Taking on contracted employment abroad means workers get to shake up their routine and see other areas of the world. Of course this type of work also has its disadvantages. Homesickness, jet lag and living in temporary accommodation are among the problems faced by these workers. There are aspects of contracting abroad that you can prepare for, however, and Send My Bag has put together some top tips to help people who work away from home plan for their next job abroad.

Sports holidays and activity holidays are becoming increasingly popular with holidaymakers who want to do more during their vacation than visit a few tourist attractions. Recent years have also seen an upsurge in the number of people tuning in to watch sports tournaments on TV and on the internet. So how do the host countries of recent major sports tournaments measure up as sports holiday destinations?  

Send My Bag explores the reasons to move to Australia, in a bid to explain why 189,700 people decided to move there in 2016-17. Currently over 28% of the population of Australia has been born overseas, with 5% being born in the UK. So what is it that makes Australia such an attractive destination for expats, and for Brits in particular? Why move to Australia?

When moving to the UK to work or study, there are a number of things that you must be aware of. These include your right to reside, work or study in the UK, travel options, potential accommodation and your right to avail of public services in the UK.