As lockdown lessens and but social distancing remains, many companies are trying to find ways to ensure social distancing is upheld throughout their services. But not UPakWeShip - and nope, this isn't a complete disregard for the rules. It's just that the reality is, our service has always been designed in...
We were delighted to receive this picture from Tina, a customer who booked with UpakWeShip to transport her belongings from the US to Sweden! With offices both sides of the Atlantic, Tina received an email from our European team confirming the date her U-Crate would be delivered to the Rotterdam...
We know first-hand that if 2020 was your year to move abroad, the world may feel like it’s turned on its axis. As an international moving company, we are doing everything we can for our customers under the restrictions. And with one of the UPak team catching an emergency flight...
It would be pretty naive of us to share with you some of the emigration tips to the incredible countries we ship to at the moment. But just because your plans may be postponed, it doesn’t mean you should forget about them. Most of us are looking to the future to...
Holidays have been canceled, restaurants are shutting their doors and even Broadway has closed as a result of the current pandemic. But what if staying put is truly not an option? Thousands of people have sold their houses, packed up their belongings and are facing the worry of international travel. Frankly,...
Before we get a lot of angry comments from people of all ages, we want to make it loud and clear right here, right now: You are NEVER too old to move abroad. And we’re here to basically tell you why that is the case. Because whatever stage of life you're in, single...
For most, moving abroad is something which will take a lot of time and consideration. Whilst we may wish we could up and leave, there may be mortgages, children and jobs to consider. Plus, if it were that easy, wouldn’t everyone be hopping on planes to move country? If you’ve...
Even the most experienced travellers get culture shock. Whether you’re moving across the world or to the country next door, being out of your comfort zone is the biggest trigger for nerves. Once the initial madness of planning and moving had slowly ebbed away, you’ll be left with the task...
For Americans and Brits alike, life over the pond is an intriguing, same-but-different adventure many are drawn to. Much like looking into one of those morphing mirrors at a fairground, you recognize aspects of yourself, but also it’s completely different. If you’re American, you may think you know the UK....
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...