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Top Tips for Buying a House Abroad
Buying a second home abroad or moving permanently to sunnier climes is something many of us aspire to. Buying a home abroad is a big step to take and it comes with a wealth of important decisions to make and many more things to think about. Send My Bag has put together ten tips to help you avoid any costly or stress-inducing oversights and to help your move abroad go as smooth as possible.
Top Five European Destinations for Cultural Holidays
If you are looking for a destination for your next cultural holiday or seeking out historical places to visit, Send My Bag has put together a list of the top five historical destinations in Europe. This follows on from our look at the best holiday destinations for sports lovers, and is a guide for those who prefer to spend their holidays learning about their destination’s culture and history by visiting museums, monuments and historical sites.
Possible Collusion Over Checked Baggage Fee
It has recently emerged that a class action lawsuit is to be brought against two Canadian airlines – Air Canada and West Jet – who are accused of working together to charge their economy class passengers for checking an item of hold luggage.
Moving Abroad Checklist
Moving abroad can be extremely exciting but it can also be a daunting prospect. There is so much to think about and organise, both at home and abroad, in order to make your move possible – from packing, to arranging transport, to sorting new accommodation and planning for your new job or course of study. To help you prioritise tasks and to make sure you don’t miss anything important, Send My Bag has put together this moving abroad checklist.
Days Trips from Berlin
This is the second in our series on the best day trips from European capital cities. This week we take a look at the top five day trips you can take from Germany’s capital city, Berlin. Berlin is typically touted as an exciting, vibrant city that exudes cool. There is plenty to do in Berlin, from eating at fabulous restaurants, to enjoying Berlin’s hipster nightlife, to visiting the many historical monuments that attest to Berlin’s important role in European and world history. This doesn’t mean, however, that visitors won’t benefit from taking a day or two to explore the areas surrounding Berlin, to take a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the city and to experience another side to Germany.
English Language Degree Courses in Europe
There are a number of English speaking universities in Europe that offer courses taught in English, which is great if you are not proficient in other European languages. These universities can be found in countries such as the Netherlands or Sweden. In the last in our series on 'studying in Europe', Send My Bag takes a look at how to apply for a degree course in the Netherlands and Sweden and how much it might cost you. You can also take a look at our previous blogs to learn about studying for a degree in France, Germany and Spain.
Airlines To Start Charging You to Complain
Airlines are already penalising customers for all manner of minor indiscretions, such as bringing 1 kg of extra baggage or not printing a boarding pass before arriving at the airport. But when the airlines are the ones in the wrong – when their flights are delayed or cancelled, or when a passenger’s luggage goes missing – it seems that it is once again the customer who will have to pay.
Study for a Degree in Germany
Why not choose to study for your degree in Germany, with its many excellent universities, such as Heidelberg University? Read on to find out if you are eligible to study in Germany, how to apply and how much it would cost to study there.
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Student House Hunting Tips During COVID-19
Besides all of the fun and games that a shared house can bring, there are also some boring adult things to do. Firstly, the process of finding and successfully getting a house, then things like picking rooms, setting up Wi-Fi, electricity, TV, splitting bills and so on. There’s also the small matter of staying safe and acting responsibly, especially in light of the current situation.
Top Tips for being a Productive Student
Productivity at University is a challenge when you also want to enjoy your student days, having spontaneous nights out during the week, having a day out with friends or binge-watching Netflix all day when you have no seminars or lectures. Send My Bag have included our top tips for being productive at University, so that you can do what is needed done and still enjoy the fun part of University!
Face Coverings Mandatory at Ulster University
Staff and students at Ulster University (UU) in Northern Ireland will have to wear face coverings in lectures and classes when the 2020/21 academic year begins on 21 September.