Ireland is the birthplace of Halloween, which began as the ancient holiday Samhain. Emigrants took the idea with them and it evolved into the holiday we know today. While the American version of carved pumpkins, sweets and elaborate costumes has come back to us here, it is a time when the Irish abroad can feel Read More >
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Parcel Delivery Services for Book Lovers
Moving overseas usually means leaving a lot behind. But not everything. If you are a book lover, you do not have to say goodbye to your books. You can send your whole library to yourself with parcel delivery services. Enjoy your favourite books again and again in your new home without hauling them on an Read More >
What You Need to Know before Shipping Personal Items
If you are moving overseas, you have to decide what to take and what to leave behind. The answers about shipping personal items are different for everyone. A student going abroad for a year will have different needs than a family relocating permanently. Much also depends on where you are going. You won’t need a Read More >
Shipping Personal Items for Children
Moving is both exciting and stressful for all of us, at any age. But for children, the fear of the unfamiliar can sometimes override the excitement. But you can help them focus on the exciting part while reassuring them that their new life will include many familiar things – including their favourite toys. Shipping personal Read More >
Eco-Friendly Tips for Shipping Personal Items
Most of us want to be as environmentally responsible as we can, including when we are shipping personal items overseas. Moving house, whether locally or internationally, really makes it clear how easy it is to accumulate clutter and be wasteful even when we have the best intentions. It is also a great time to assess Read More >
Packing Flat Pack Furniture for Overseas Shipping
Flat pack furniture is incredibly popular and convenient. But if you are moving abroad, you probably have some questions about overseas shipping. How do you ship it? How do you pack flat pack furniture? Will you ever be able to reassemble it properly in your new location? Once upon a time, flat pack furniture was Read More >
Personal Shipping Services for Tradespeople and Carpenters
Qualified tradespeople and carpenters are in demand in different places at different times. One of the great things about having such a skill is that you can often find opportunities to work abroad, seeing a bit of the world and furthering your career. While the requirements for plying your chosen trade differ from one place Read More >
Air Vs. Sea: Choosing the Right Overseas Shipping Service
When you are shipping personal items overseas, you have two options: air freight or sea freight. The type of overseas shipping that is best for your items depends on many factors. When you are getting a shipping quote, you can ask a few questions to help you decide which one is the better option for Read More >
Personal Shipping Services Let You Bring Everything but the Kitchen Sink
Whether you love cooking or just want to keep meal prep as easy as possible, it is hard not to get attached to all of your kitchen things. From gadgets to pans and baking equipment, our kitchen tools reflect our preferences and help us enjoy our favourite foods. And when you move overseas, familiar food Read More >
Overseas Shipping for Retirees
After a lifetime of working in Ireland, many retirees dream of seeing more sun. For some, that means a one-way ticket, but for others, the idea of permanently leaving Ireland is too much. They prefer to spend the winter months in a warmer climate such as Spain or Portugal and to stay at home in Read More >