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Best Places to Live in Portugal by Send My Bag

Best Places to Live in Portugal

There are many towns, villages and cities in Portugal – charming and characterful places that you could call home, and we have put together a few of them in this blog.

EasyJet Cancels More Flights

EasyJet Cancels More Flights

Luton-based airline EasyJet, one of the biggest operators in the UK, has been forced to cancel more flights in recent days due to the ongoing travel restrictions in place in response to Covid-19.

UK Students ask for 30% Tuition Fee Rebate

UK Students ask for 30% Tuition Fee Rebate

Students from over 17 university unions across the UK are offering to accept higher interest rates on their tuition fee loans in exchange for an immediate £2,700 rebate.

Ireland to Resume Travel Between EU, UK, and US

Ireland to Resume Travel Between EU, UK, and US

The Cabinet in Ireland has agreed to adopt the EU Covid Certificate system from July 19, allowing non-essential travel between Ireland and the rest of the EU to return. Holiday travel to the UK and US will also return from mid-July.

Qantas Considers Perks for Vaccinated Passengers

Qantas Considers Perks for Vaccinated Passengers

Australia’s national airline Qantas is reportedly considering introducing travel perks for passengers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

The Turing Scheme Vs. Erasmus+

The Turing Scheme Vs. Erasmus+

Named after famed mathematician Alan Turing, the scheme will replicate the same basic idea of Erasmus by providing financial support to students while studying abroad.

NSW Plans International Student Return

NSW Plans International Student Return

Plans to bring international students back to Australia have been revealed by the state government in New South Wales, only a few weeks after the feral government first indicated large numbers of students would not return to the country until 2022.

Traffic Light Travel Plan Leaves UK Vulnerable to Variants

Traffic Light Travel Plan Leaves UK Vulnerable to Variants

According to leading UK scientists, it is inevitable that new coronavirus variants will enter the country when international travel resumes to and from England from 17 May.

Australia’s International Students Unwilling to Study Remotely

Australia’s International Students Unwilling to Study Remotely

A survey of over 6,000 prospective international students, conducted by student recruitment agency IDP, has found that only 7% of participants who want to study at Australian universities are unwilling to do so on a purely remote basis.

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UK’s Vaccine Success Attracts International Students

A survey of over 100,000 students planning to attend university abroad has discovered that the UK’s successful vaccine rollout makes the country more appealing to students, with 47% of them stating they would be more likely to study at British universities because of vaccination rates.

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Top Tips for being a Productive Student

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!

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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.

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How to Avoid Lost Luggage when Travelling

To avoid lost luggage when travelling, take proactive steps using luggage tags, carrying essentials in your hand luggage, and tracking your bags. Here at Send My Bag, we're a reliable luggage courier service that lets you ship your bags ahead, avoid excess fees, and skip the baggage carousel.

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.