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...
I just saw this today. Many thanks Angela and so happy that your International Move was a success. Sep 18, 2019 by Angela M on UPakWeShip, Inc. USA to Australia: Reliable, Transparent and Affordable We have been thinking about shipping some household effects from storage in the US to our home in Australia for...
Placing your trust in a moving company when you're shipping to the other side of the world, is a big deal. There's no hiding it. They're in charge of getting your prized possessions from A to B, safely and securely, which is why it's so important to find one you...
Okay, okay, hear us out. Before we get a lot of angry comments from people of all ages. We’re going to lay the bottom line out right here. No. You are NEVER too old to move abroad. What we are going to do, is argue why this is the case. Because whether you’re...
Many Americans dream of moving across the pond to England, the home of The Beatles, Harry Potter, and the (disputable) best Christmas film, Love Actually. Never mind ancient towns with Roman ruins, castles in every county and fish and chips, honestly, England has something for everyone, Despite the now-strong relationship...
One of the biggest stigmas in the Western world, is the inability to do anything alone. It's a ridiculous phenomenon when half of our activities don't actually require somebody to be stood by your side. From everyday activities like going to the movies, to bigger life choices such as moving, the...
If you need temporary storage for your International Move, UPakWeShip has you covered. We can store your U Crate or Pallet for 25 per week. No additional handling charges. Temporary storage before we ship or before we deliver just 25 per week. That is in $ at UPakWeShip USA That's in UK Pounds at...
If there were a prize for moving abroad as a young, single adult, I think I may be in the running. Since turning 18, I’ve lived in France, Italy, Australia, the UK and only three weeks ago, I packed up and headed to the US. When you’re young with no...
After moving people's belongings for over 30 years, we think we know a thing or two about moving abroad. Both personally, and professionally. The Moving Doctor himself recently relocated to The Netherlands from the USA...