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Australia Considers Post-Study Work Visa Adjustments

Australia Considers Post-Study Work Visa Adjustments

The Australian government is set to relax its post-study work visa rules for international students impacted by the fallout of COVID-19, a move most welcomed by the higher education sector.

USA International Students Face Deportation

USA International Students Face Deportation

International students who wish to commence study in the USA on F-1 and M-1 visas this fall will be denied entry into the country if teaching is online.

Queen’s University Charters Plane for Chinese Students

Queen’s University Charters Plane for Chinese Students

Queen’s University of Belfast has charted a jet that will take hundreds of students from China to Northern Ireland on 18 September.

Welsh Government Asks Ryanair To Stop Flights

Welsh Government Asks Ryanair To Stop Flights

Ryanair flights departing Cardiff Airport are due to go ahead despite the travel guidance in Wales asking citizens to remain with 5 miles of their homes.

Italy Bans Hand Luggage on All Flights

Italy Bans Hand Luggage on All Flights

Italy has announced they will be banning all hand luggage on flights to, from, and within the country from 26 July.

The Safest Destinations in Europe Post COVID-19

The Safest Destinations in Europe Post COVID-19

We have selected our top picks from the countries outlined by The European Best Destination Organization (EBD) as the safest to visit in Europe in 2020.

COVID-19: European Travel Guide

COVID-19: European Travel Guide

At the start of the pandemic many countries around the world introduced travel bans and restrictions. Now we’re seeing travel restrictions being lifted. In this blog we cover where you can and can’t travel within Europe during COVID-19.

Delta Resumes Flights from U.S. to China

Delta Resumes Flights from U.S. to China

On June 25, Delta Air Lines will become the first U.S. carrier to resume flights to China since the temporary suspension in February in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Visitors Return to Spain Without Quarantine

Visitors Return to Spain Without Quarantine

Spain has formally declared the end of its three-month state of emergency and reopened borders to EU countries and those within the Schengen area.

Top Travel Hacks for After Lockdown

Top Travel Hacks for After Lockdown

Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or only travel a couple of times a year, you can never be too prepared. With coronavirus, there is also more to think about than ever before. To help you be better prepared for any upcoming adventures, Send My Bag have put together some of our top travel hacks – some you may have already heard of and some you would never have thought of and you’ll wonder how you ever survived without them.

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Studying Abroad: Here's what you NEED to know in 2025

Thinking of expanding your horizons and studying abroad? Good news! We've put together a guide of what you need to know to prepare for your adventure abroad ✈️

Budget-Friendly Luggage Shipping Tips for Students

Save money on luggage shipping as a student! Send My Bag offers affordable, door-to-door service with student discounts. Ship your bags home or abroad, hassle-free.

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13 Weird & Wacky Things That Are Banned Around the World

Discover 13 strange bans worldwide, from not flushing toilets after 10 p.m. in Switzerland to not having a picnic in Venice. It's essential to know local laws and customs, as some countries have unexpected restrictions on items that are legal elsewhere.

Why Athletes Choose Send My Bag for Competitions and Training

Why Athletes Choose Send My Bag for Competitions and Training

For athletes, every competition and training session is planned well ahead, however one area that can often cause headaches is luggage – especially bulky sports equipment. Here at Send My Bag, we’ve made sending luggage and big sports items as easy as possible.

Top 5 Countries to Teach English Abroad

Top 5 Countries to Teach English Abroad

Finding a job teaching English abroad in 2024 should be on your to-do list! The question is which are the best? Some of which don’t even require you to have prior teaching experience.

Best Cities to Move to in Spain

Best Cities to Move to in Spain

Spain is home to some of the most attractive and liveable cities and Send My Bag have put together a few of them in this blog.