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Send My Bag Releases USA Expat Index

Send My Bag Releases USA Expat Index

Following the launch of our UK expat index, we have also researched the top destinations for US expats and ranked them according to the same liveability scale.

Will International Students Return to Australia by Christmas?

Will International Students Return to Australia by Christmas?

The South Australian government is allegedly in the final phases of sorting out the logistics of a pilot programme that would bring 300 international students back to South Australia.

Students Return to Socially Distant Universities

Students Return to Socially Distant Universities

Students up and down the UK are preparing to return to university over the next few weeks. However, this year will be like no other with coronavirus restrictions meaning many institutions will be swapping lecture theatres for online classes this semester.

Emirates Issues $1.4 Billion in Refunds

Emirates Issues $1.4 Billion in Refunds

Emirates, the flag carrier airline of the United Arab Emirates, has so far issued more than AED 5 billion ($1.4 billion) in COVID-19-related travel refunds.

What to Take to University: The Ultimate 2020 College Packing List

What to Take to University: The Ultimate 2020 College Packing List

We know - you need help. The Send My Bag team have had plenty of experience packing our own personal belongings for university (and shipping it for students!) and have put together the ultimate packing list for college and university, identifying the most important items to pack this year.

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!

Student House Hunting Tips During COVID-19

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.

Face Coverings Mandatory at Ulster 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.

Pilots Offered Alternative EasyJet Contracts

Pilots Offered Alternative EasyJet Contracts

Following the collapse in air travel, low-budget airline easyJet have offered alternative contracts to its pilots amid warnings of compulsory redundancies.

Chaos at UK Universities After U-Turn

Chaos at UK Universities After U-Turn

Universities in England have been plunged into admissions “chaos” following government’s late U-turn on how A-levels were graded, with some already at full capacity for new students.

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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.