Health has never been a bigger concern for people moving abroad, and rightly so. However, with borders opening up and lockdown steadily lifting, many people have decided it’s time to go ahead with their overseas move. By keeping on top of any health conditions and protecting yourself where possible, there’s...
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...
A lump sum relocation allowance is the money your company gives you to put towards your move - so why is this so great? In stating the obvious, it gives you a budget to work to (which isn't your own money) to cost out how much your move will be. Moving...
Josh posted: For as rushed as our departure was, we can't say enough good things about Mull Building Supplies and UPakWeShip Europe. We got our shipping crate ready in about 24 hours. It was picked up, delivered to the courier, and has now arrived in the port it is departing from....
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...
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...
One of the most British things about being British is our ability to complain: the grass is always greener. When moving abroad, our sights are always set on better things… but in reality, there are some British-isms which you just can’t help but miss. No matter where in the world...
For almost any European citizen moving to the US, there’s a slight irony in its nickname as Land of the Free. I know, I know, the name refers to the act of freedom and liberty rather than material free things. But still, I should be forgiven for laughing at the...
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...