Busman’s Holiday What is a busman’s holiday you may ask? Well it was first recorded in 1893 in the UK. The idea is that a busman, to go off on a holiday, would take an excursion by bus, thereby engaging in a similar activity to his work. So it became a...
Moving from the US to New Zealand can be a daunting task. The idea of moving your most prized possessions across the Pacific Ocean comes with several questions. Will your things be kept safe? Will the shipping company help to ensure your possessions get through customs? What will it cost...
I have no idea why, but every day all our offices get calls and emails from people asking where is the book they ordered. Every day we patiently explain that we do not deliver books for Amazon and that we ship peoples belongings overseas. I wish it was that easy to just...
Moving a 20 foot container from the West Coast to Budapest during a pandemic and shipping crisis is not the easiest international move in the world but our customer got delivery today. Thanks for being patient, enjoy the great food and beer. Glad everything got there safely and thanks for the...
I would like to introduce Bruce Joffe from Portugal Living Magazine. If you are moving or thinking about moving to Portugal you should subscribe to Portugal Living Magazine by clicking here. As an expat living in Portugal, Bruce is full of information about the trials and tribulations of moving to and...
My owner packed me up with lots or personal belongings and paid an all inclusive lump sum price for me a U Crate 100 to be shipped from the USA to Germany. (This is me on the left having just been delivered to Germany) I was collected by a nice...
This lovely couple have definitely chosen the smart way to ship overseas by using the very popular UPakWeShip U Crate 100. Its so easy! We send you the kit, you load it with your things, we collect it curbside, put it into a shipping container of U Crates and...
Are you planning to move to Australia? Every year, thousands of individuals decide to relocate to Australia, for a wide range of reasons, including work opportunities, or to be nearer family. If you're planning on making Australia your new home, no doubt you will want to bring your belongings with you ...
Moving abroad is an exciting time of life as you await new experiences, adventures, and possibly a new career, too. However, it also comes with several responsibilities, as well. One of those responsibilities is figuring out the logistics of shipping furniture overseas to your new home. If you're getting ready to work...
Did you know that roughly 8.7 million Americans have left their homeland and are living abroad? The reasons for this move include love, better job opportunities, a desire for change, or to be closer to family. As technology in airplanes and shipping becomes more developed, the world seems smaller and this...