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...
It feels as if the spotlight has turned on New Zealand in recent years, and for good reason. The country is notoriously safe, has one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, and is home to the infamous All Blacks rugby team. But marveling their sportsmanship is a far cry...
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...
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...
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...
Angela recently sent us this review for her move from the USA to Australia. Well done UPakWeShip team USA. 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 several years, and we never knew...
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...