November is the time of year when many of us start to entertain fantasies of moving to warmer climates. The lure of sunny skies and gentle breezes is pretty strong when we are waking to frost and flooding here. But for some, it isn’t a mere daydream. If living in a warmer country is a Read More >
With Brexit delayed until next year, Christmas shopping for loved ones in Great Britain is not any more – or any less – complicated than in previous years. If you find the perfect gift locally, shipping to the UK is fairly simple. So support retailers in your town, enjoy the local craft fairs or get Read More >
When you are talking to international shipping companies about a freight quote, you are likely to hear some new vocabulary. Every industry has its own jargon, and personal shipping services are no different. To really understand what you will get for the price quoted, you need to understand some of the common terminology used. Many Read More >
Moving to another country is a huge leap and a fantastic adventure that will help you grow into a stronger and more flexible person. It can be a rollercoaster ride, thrilling, scary, exciting and full of unpredictable twists that turn out to be amazing fun. Whether you are heading out with just a backpack and Read More >
When you are using parcel delivery services for overseas shipping, it is important to shop around and learn how different international shipping companies do things. Compare freight quotes and times and ask plenty of questions so you can compare the services. Once you choose your company, you want to make sure your parcels are in the Read More >
If you have loved ones in Canada, you know the pressure of trying to get things they need from home to them. Maybe it is a student who is homesick and craves their favourite tea and crisps or a sibling who decided he actually does want his skis after all. Perhaps they’ve been disappointed to Read More >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >