It's fair to say the UK is currently quaking under its landmark general election last night. But whatever you think of the new Prime Minister, it's clear that Brexit will be happening. The topic of Brexit has been a bit of a taboo over the last three years - but...
If you mention to friends and family you’re moving to the UK, Scotland is often overlooked. Somehow people forget the United Kingdom compromises four countries, and not just, y'know, London. With mountains for miles, the UK’s best capital (less pollution but as much history) and a lot of ginger beards,...
When moving abroad, it’s inevitable that you’ll experience some form of culture shock. Culture shock is the experience of moving to an alien environment in which the unfamiliarity leads to an increase in anxiety and nerves. After the initial excitement of arriving in your new country, it can take weeks,...
Portugal has become a hotspot for both American and European expats, but it often remains a vacation-home destination, rather than a permanent residence. This makes Portugal the perfect place for an authentic, European experience. Situated on the border of Spain, and renowned for its welcoming culture, it’s little wonder you’re...
Reasons to move abroad vary from person to person, and if you move abroad alone, your priorities will differ to someone in a relationship or with a family. Whilst others are out looking for the best school districts, you’ll most likely be looking for cities with the best expat communities or...
Most of us dream of visiting the city of love, so it’s unsurprising that so many Americans decide to make the move more permanent. From the local boulangerie with its daily baked pastries and bread to the incredible amount of cheese - literally, cheese is EVERYWHERE - the food is enough...
Father and son (Mac & Pete) aka load master and forklift driver were making it happen at UPakWeShip Charleston SC today. Here you can see them checking off names on the load list before carefully loading the U Crates into a 40 foot shipping container. From there they are...
Here is a picture of one of the best customer packed pallets ever! Mr Canas, you did a great job packing and loading your own pallet for your overseas move from Florida USA to Portugal. I know he has saved money by packing and loading this pallet himself...
Its not every day we move someone in a 20 foot shipping container to Finland from the USA, but when we do, you can rest assured it will be a smooth move from start to "Finish" (that was by attempt at a Finland joke) anyhow please read Kelly's international...
UPakWeShip, over here to help you over there. Yes but it depends where you are. Their oldest and biggest markets for Amazon are Germany and the UK, but more recently they have opened up in France, Spain and Italy. If, like us you are an expat living in the Netherlands,...