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 >
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Four Other Countries for French Speakers
French is the most popular foreign language among Irish secondary school pupils. Obviously that is very handy for anyone going to France to work, study or holiday. But where else can that French serve you? What if you dream of going further afield than France? French is spoken widely around the world. And yes, fluency Read More >
3 Things You Get When You Move
Travel broadens the mind, they say. Often we travel because a job or study opportunity has great pull. Of course, this country has a history of people travelling abroad because of the push of a bad economy. And through good times and bad, some of us simply have itchy feet. The pull is simply the Read More >
Students Can Take It with Them This Summer
The weather is solidly spring – wavering from delicious sunshine to blustery rain by the hour. But if you are hoping to spend this summer abroad studying or volunteering, it’s time to start focusing. What you need to do to prepare for a summer abroad depends a lot on where you are going and what Read More >
Heading Home for Christmas?
There’s no place like home for the holidays. It’s a wonderful feeling to be surrounded with your nearest and dearest back home enjoying your family and cultural traditions. The whole world agrees, and that’s why most airports are a complete nightmare to navigate in late December. You can take a few steps to make your Read More >
Your Grandparents’ Move to Britain
Long before Ryanair, your grandparents found cheap seats to Britain on the mail boats. Their experience wasn’t totally unlike ours. They didn’t have assigned seating either, and it could be a bit rough. But the other options were too dear. Instead of landing at their real destination, they too arrived at a port some distance Read More >
Surviving Your International Move Solo
Moving overseas as a carefree singleton is certainly less complicated than moving with a partner and children, but it isn’t easy. Going home alone after a day of navigating a new culture can be a very lonely experience, even with social media shrinking the distance to Read More >
Ship Your Vehicle In Time To See USA’s Autumn Colours
Autumn isn’t the best time for touring around Ireland on your motorcycle. It’s rainy, and the roads can be hazardous. But it’s the ultimate time to see the New England region of the USA by motorcycle, and shipping from Dublin is easier than you might think. The leaves are turning colour, but over there they aren’t dashed to Read More >
Working Abroad For The Summer…?
It’s that time of year again when many young people are contemplating escaping the dreaded Irish summer by moving abroad to sunnier climes for the season . With so many short-term employment opportunities in exotic places such as mainland Spain, the Canary Islands, Greece, Australia & The United States, it’s easy to see why the Read More >
5 Most Surprising Patrick’s Day Festivals Around The World
We at Spratt Personal Shipping have agents all over the world and pride ourselves on our ability to ship to any global destination at an affordable rate. We handle shipments from any point in Ireland to any point worldwide. This extensive geographical business network has afforded us many opportunities to experience other cultures and immerse Read More >