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 >
Tag Archives: Moving Abroad
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 >
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 >
Making Yourself at Home When You Move Abroad
When you move overseas, you can expect to experience a mash up of conflicting emotions. Excitement, anxiety, wonder, homesickness, pride. They’re all part of it. You can, however, minimise the hard parts with a bit of prep. When you are preparing to ship your belongings internationally, you can start preparing to hit the ground running Read More >
Should You Bring Your Bedding?
When you are relocating overseas, you have to assess everything you own and decide if you want to bring it or replace it. Some things are obvious. Moving your refrigerator across the world makes zero sense! Your favourite outfits, most sentimental jewellery and other small, special things are easy to take and hard to live Read More >
Packing Your Kitchen for International Shipping from Ireland
Trying new foods can be one of the most fun parts about moving overseas and discovering a new culture. And food can also be a big part of those inevitable feelings of homesickness. In any culture, one thing stands out about those who have arrived as immigrants – they tend to bring their favourite recipes Read More >
International Shipping for Digital Nomads
Five years ago, remote working was rare. Managers outside the tech industry often frowned on it. But in the last couple of years, the forward thinkers who embraced remote working were proved right. More and more professions are finding ways to work remotely, sometimes very remotely. With video meeting technology and shared documents stored in Read More >
Is Shipping Furniture Internationally a Good Idea?
If you are planning an overseas move in the next year, one of the questions you might have is can furniture be shipped overseas? It can be. Freight companies with expertise in international shipping from Ireland carry furniture and household goods every day. A tougher question is should you ship the furniture you currently own Read More >
International Shipping from Ireland to (Almost) Everywhere
Some places around the world are well-established destinations for Irish people. The UK, Australia, the USA and Canada come to mind. If you are shipping from Ireland to Australia, you probably aren’t too worried about finding international shipping companies that can do that. But what if you’re taking the road less travelled? What if your Read More >
What to Pack in Luggage Vs What to Send
When you are moving overseas, it isn’t always realistic to carry everything you’ll need in your luggage. Shipping personal items instead is the solution. But how to decide what to carry and what to send via parcel delivery services or personal shipping. While size is one crucial factor – you won’t be bringing your furniture Read More >