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United to Offer Free COVID-19 Tests on London Flights

United to Offer Free COVID-19 Tests on London Flights

United Airlines have announced plans to trial pre-flight COVID-19 testing from next month to passengers travelling to London in efforts to curb concerns about the virus and get around travel restrictions.

The Best Remote Working Visas

The Best Remote Working Visas

Recognizing the shift and thinking of ways to once again attract tourists after the devastating impact of COVID-19, several countries around the world have launched long stay visa programs designed to lure in these remote workers or digital nomads and allow them to experience a new environment to live and work in.

Dubai’s Remote Working VISA Program

Dubai’s Remote Working VISA Program

Dubai is seeking to take advantage of the move towards remote working by luring long-term travelers with an exciting new visa program that will allow them to live in the United Arab Emirates while working for companies overseas.

Possible Pre-Christmas Lockdown for English Universities

Possible Pre-Christmas Lockdown for English Universities

As part of a promise to ensure students can return home this Christmas, ministers are preparing plans to place universities in England in lockdown for two weeks with students told to remain on campus and all teaching to be carried out online.

How to be Eco-Friendly at University

How to be Eco-Friendly at University

Send My Bag have put together this blog with simple ways that you can act and stay eco-friendly as a student at university. 

Hundreds of Thousands Airline Jobs at Risk

Hundreds of Thousands Airline Jobs at Risk

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that hundreds of thousands of jobs within the aviation industry are at risk without more state aid.

Most Affordable Student Areas in the UK

Most Affordable Student Areas in the UK

Affordability is a key thing to consider at university when you are living in student accommodation and have the joy of paying rent and bills. For this reason, students love bargains. Whether it’s drink deals at bars, cheap places to eat or discount on things like the cinema.

The Reasons to Still Study Abroad in 2020

The Reasons to Still Study Abroad in 2020

Send My Bag has put together the top reasons you should still study abroad in 2020. Underlying each of these reasons is the fact that studying abroad will be one of the best experiences that you can have at university.

Ryanair Warns of Potential Winter Base Closures

Ryanair Warns of Potential Winter Base Closures

An internal memo seen by Ryanair pilots and crew has warned of possible base closures at Cork and Shannon in the winter season should the Irish government fail to adopt the EU’s ‘traffic light system’ for air travel from October.

Send My Bag USA ‘Expat Index’ Results

Send My Bag USA ‘Expat Index’ Results

Now, we have compiled results from our USA Expat Index research and in the same way as our UK results blog, we have ranked these ten destinations in terms of ‘liveability’.

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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.