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UK Closes all Travel Corridors
All of UK’s travel corridors, which allowed quarantine-free travel from certain countries, have now closed.
Top Travel Tips for 2021
When lockdown eases and case numbers drop, we’d say travelling abroad will be as safe as a dine out dinner for two – given you take precautions and follow our tips.
Northern Ireland Plans International Arrival Tests
The devolved government of Northern Ireland is considering a proposal from health minister Robin Swann to make international travellers coming into the country present a negative Covid-19 test conducted prior to their departure.
EasyJet Secures $1.87 Billion Loan
UK based airline easyJet has eased concerns about its finances by boosting its liquidity through a new five-year loan facility of $1.87 billion.
Queen’s University Criticised for Charter Flight
Concerns have been raised after Queen’s University in Belfast chartered a flight to bring students in from China over the weekend.
UK Arrivals Will Need to Present Negative COVID-19 Test
All international passengers arriving into the UK will soon have to present proof of a negative Covid-19 test completed within 72 hours prior to departure.
Top Packing Hacks
Very few people enjoy packing before travelling. You’re going on holiday, planning out your adventures, thinking about all of the sunshine that you can soak up – but wait, ‘what do I pack?’, ‘am I going to have enough room in my suitcase?’. Trying to stay within baggage allowances set by the airlines makes packing even more tricky! Send My Bag have put together this list of some of the best packing tips that can save you time and stress, as well as money in overweight baggage fees.
Top Travel Hacks
Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or only travel a couple of times a year, you can never be too prepared. 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.
Top City Breaks in Europe 2020
Europe is home to some of the world’s best cities, which are continuously appearing as top destinations for travellers from across the globe. From the charming streets of Copenhagen, to the artistic streets of Amsterdam and the winding lanes of a little harbour city in Ireland, Send My Bag have put together our pick of the top city breaks in 2020!
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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.