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Heathrow Queue's 'Unacceptable'

Heathrow Queues 'Unacceptable'

Heathrow Airport is currently seeing “unacceptable” queues of between three and six hours at border control, according to Emma Gilthorpe, its chief operating officer.

Everything You Need to Know about Travelling to Europe after Brexit

Everything You Need to Know about Travelling to Europe after Brexit

The Brexit transition period ended on 1 January 2021 and with travel restrictions set to be lifted for Britons from as early as May 17, we can now start thinking about the realities of a trip to Europe in light of the UK’s new position outside of the bloc.

University Students Allowed to Return Home at Easter

University Students Allowed to Return Home at Easter

University students in England are permitted to return to their family homes over the Easter break, updated guidance from the Department of Education (DfE) says.

Holiday Bookings Surge after UK Lockdown Exit Revealed

Holiday Bookings Surge after UK Lockdown Exit Revealed

Airlines, travel companies, and tour operators have revealed bookings and interest have surged following the British PM Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown announcement on Monday.

Reasons to Become a Digital Nomad

Reasons to Become a Digital Nomad

Aside from being able to travel the world while you work, there are a multitude of reasons to become a digital nomad in 2021.

The Best Digital Nomad Locations in the USA

The Best Digital Nomad Locations in the USA

We’ve rounded up some of the best locations throughout the US where digital nomads can not only work freely, but also live how they want to live.

NI Students to Receive £500 Covid Disruption Payment

NI Students to Receive £500 Covid Disruption Payment

Northern Irish students are to get a one off £500 payment from the Stormont Executive due to the financial disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

UK Summer Staycations: Beach Havens

UK Summer Staycations: Beach Havens

With bookings surging for the summer months, we thought now would be the perfect time to list our favourite coastal retreats across the country. Giving you enough time to book in advance and ensure you, and all the family, at least get some time in the sun.

The Vaccine Passport Debate

The Vaccine Passport Debate

With this article we aim to shed light on what exactly could be implemented and how this could impact us all. Could immunity passports open up travel again?

Controversial Ryanair Ad Banned

Controversial Ryanair Ad Banned

The UK’s advertising watchdog has ruled that Ryanair’s controversial “jab and go” tv campaign that launched on Boxing Day broke advertising rules within the country and must therefore no longer be broadcast.

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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.