People have many different reasons for moving to Finland. Some go because of a personal connection such as a Finnish partner, but many go because the Finnish way of life sounds amazing – especially for families. Saunas, forest schools for little ones, low crime rates, affordable childcare and widespread gender equality make it an appealing Read More >
Children thrive on routine, but they love adventure. Relocating overseas can be both terrifying and exciting at the same time for youngsters. Moving your family to a new country can be a daunting prospect. You have to plan everything from a new job and home to organising your personal shipping from Ireland. With so much Read More >
Many people moving to Australia are going for a specific job, and thus don’t have a choice about where in the country to live. But students going to study in Australia and anyone going on a more flexible visa should really consider the city of Adelaide. Overall, the rates of Irish people moving to Australia Read More >
Who hasn’t dreamed of giving it all up and moving to a tropical island? Pretty much everyone who has ever sat at a desk for hours on a sunny day or stood serving demanding customers all day has relied on the fantasy of lounging under a palm tree on a pristine beach watching the waves Read More >
When Romania joined the European Union, everyone focused on Romanians moving to other European countries. Yes, large numbers of Romanians have left for greater opportunities. But Romania has a lot to offer. From pristine snowy mountains to the Black Sea, this is a beautiful country. Because the legend of Dracula is set in Transylvania, we Read More >
On the 12th September, the Irish freight shipping industry sailed past a couple of huge milestones. The Irish International Freight Association celebrated the tenth anniversary of its FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding at the ceremony for this year’s graduation. Spratt Personal Shipping wants to congratulate the 31 newly qualified diploma holders on their hard work Read More >
The last 20 years have seen strong connections forged between Poland and Ireland. It began with an influx of Polish people into Ireland during the boom years, and grew into a mutual admiration. With Polish grocery stores all around Ireland and Polish newcomers endearing themselves to locals, Poland feels a lot closer than it did Read More >
South America generally does not fare well in surveys of the most liveable places in the world. Many cities in that continent have serious problems with crime and political instability as well as poverty. But it would be a mistake to dismiss an entire continent on generalizations. Moving to Chile is a far safer option Read More >
Japan is an island, just like Ireland. However, this is where the similarities between the two countries end. If you are moving to Japan, you know you are going to experience serious culture shock and occasionally feel very confused, especially if you are not fluent in Japanese. It’s a huge move – culturally as well Read More >
People seem to love to hate Ottawa. It’s boring, they say. But maybe they are just hoping to keep it as low-key and laid back as it is. Ottawa doesn’t have as many big-name concerts or high-profile tourist destinations as some of Canada’s other major cities. It’s the capital, so it’s pretty buttoned down. So Read More >