If you’re moving from Ireland to London, Cardiff, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or another other destination in England, Scotland or Wales, you might be tempted to just pack up your car and go. That’s a great solution if you are a student or just starting out in life without many possessions, assuming you have Read More >
Helping Your Child Cope with an Overseas Move
Small children struggle to understand big distances. The idea of moving to a different country might be exciting, scary, confusing or all of those. Little ones might not realise that an international move means they won’t see their loved ones in person very often. They might not quite grasp that this isn’t like a sun Read More >
Top Packing Tips for International Shipping
Packing is one of those life skills that everyone should learn. Knowing how to pack efficiently so your items are secure, easy to carry and take up minimum space is helpful whether you are going on holidays or moving overseas. When you are sending your belongings to a new home via personal shipping, a few Read More >
What Is Excess Baggage Shipping?
Airlines have dramatically reduced the amount of baggage passengers can take with them in recent years. Once upon a time, you could check in a couple of large bags and take a carry-on with no extra charges, but those days are long gone. So what can you do when you need to take more than Read More >
What to Do Before You Move Overseas
Are you considering an international move in 2024? You’ll have an enormous amount of stuff to do to prepare for an overseas move – everything from researching your destination to making memories with friends to searching for the best affordable shipping. The very first step is to start making a list of all of those Read More >
Air Freight Vs. Sea Freight: Which Is Best?
Sea freight is always going to be the most affordable shipping method, but it isn’t always the best option in every circumstance. If you are moving overseas to work, study or retire and want to bring most of your furniture, surface freight is the only practical choice. But even then, you might want to send Read More >
Affordable Overseas Shipping for Christmas Parcels
Many, many Irish families have loved ones far away. Irish people have always left to explore the world, and today we have immigrants from around the globe with loved ones far away. The holidays start early for the shipping industry with so many people sending the makings of an Irish Christmas overseas and many families Read More >
How to Ship a Car from Ireland
It doesn’t always make sense to ship a car from Ireland when you are moving overseas. In most other countries, people drive on the right-hand side of the road and the cars are designed for this. But if you are moving to one of the other countries that drive on the left, you might be Read More >
Best Boxes for Personal Shipping?
No matter what you are shipping, you need to ensure it is well-packed. Maybe it comes in a box that is suitable for the rigours of travel, but probably not. Whether you are sending a care package to a loved one far away or packing up and moving overseas, if you are sending something, you Read More >
Packing Your Kitchen for Overseas Shipping
If you are planning to make a one-way move to another country, you might want to bring some familiar items from your kitchen. Food is more than nourishment. It is comfort, and it is a wonderful way to introduce new friends to your culture. So what do you need to bring in your overseas shipping Read More >