Relieving Your Pet’s Stress When Moving Abroad
Moving is one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. This becomes even more stressful when you add in the factor of moving abroad. However, we know – at the end of that stressful period – that you’re going to be starting a wonderful new life in an exciting country, which keeps us […]
Why You Shouldn’t Fear the Creepy Crawlies in Australia
Just about every one of us has daydreamed of packing up our belongings and emigrating to Australia. There’s gorgeous weather, cute and fluffy animals and BBQs are enjoyed all year round. There’s one problem, though, many of us are terrified of moving to Australia because of all the creepy crawlies, but should spiders and insects […]
Christmas in Australia
With 1,277,474 UK born expats currently living down under, more and more Brits are experiencing a sunny Christmas in Australia Many of Australia’s Christmas traditions have been brought over by the waves of European migrants and will be very familiar to new arrivals. Australia’s native culture and climate has shaped and influenced Christmas customs over the […]
Moving to Australia: Importing Christmas Decorations
Australia is well known for being very strict on what goods can and can’t enter the country. If you are considering removals to Australia from the UK and wish to bring your Christmas decorations along with you, it’s essential to consult with your removals company about what items you can and can’t take. The risk […]
Groupage Shipments – Sharing is caring and it can help reduce your shipping costs!
Upping sticks from the UK to a far flung corner of the World is an exciting but somewhat challenging business. There are many things to consider – from sorting visas and bank accounts to arranging travel and removals. You may have a huge array of furniture and personal items you’d like to take with you […]
Importance of selecting a FIDI FAIM International Removals company to move your items
FIDI (Fédération Internationale des Déménageurs Internationaux; The Federation of International Movers) is a global umbrella organisation of international moving and relocation businesses. It describes itself as a worldwide industry standard for top quality movers and has pioneered the FIDI Accredited International Mover (FAIM) Quality Management Programme, a quality certification programme dedicated exclusively to the international […]
How to weather the perils of container shipping
It’s difficult to grasp the magnitude of the container shipping industry unless you’re directly involved. At any one time there can be 33 million containers, each measuring 20 x 20 feet, aboard upwards of 50,000 vast shipping vessels, some the size of four football pitches! These vessels drift around the globe, barely making a dent […]
Moving to Singapore
With beautiful views, high culture and great food, Singapore is quickly becoming a top international moving destination for those looking to escape the monotony of everyday life. In 2010, 14.3% of the 3,771,721 residents of Singapore were from foreign countries. If you are looking for a better quality of life, and a brand new adventure, […]
Six White Boomers, Robins, Camels & Donkeys – Christmas Animals around the World
Animals are an important part of Christmas symbolism across the world. We’ve taken a look at some of these animals and the stories behind why they are an important part of Christmas. Kangaroo In Australia a common Christmas song is ‘Six White Boomers’ which depicts Santa Claus giving his reindeers a rest when he gets […]
Moving to Canada – What you can and can’t take with you!
Moving to a new country is an exciting prospect and, if you know the rules, the process will run smoothly. You can import your household possessions with an international removal company duty and tax free into Canada, as long as you have owned them for more than six months. Note that you can’t sell these […]