Easing the Stress of a Long Distance Move

Whether you are moving around the block or planning each painstaking detail involved with long distance moving, organizing your move is paramount in reducing stress and ensuring your it goes smoothly.

Finding the right long distance movers certainly helps, but those professionals cannot do everything for you. You must take the initiative and adequately prepare.

Long distance moving leaves little room for error. The last thing you want is to find out you missed a box or important item that is now 1,000 miles away. Here are some tips to organizing your move: (more…)

Storing Possessions During a Temporary International Move

Often, international moving is necessary for employment purposes. In many of these scenarios, the move can be temporary. Even a permanent international move can prevent you from bringing some, or most, of your personal items due to varying shipping laws throughout each country.

For those items you do not want to sell, renting a storage unit may be your best option of stowing away items stateside. The following are some issues to consider when storing your belongings. (more…)

So, you’re moving to a different country — exciting, isn’t it? At this point, you are no doubt overwhelmed with all the loose ends you still need to tie up. After all, the international moving process is a lot more complicated than moving domestically.

Your main objective is to scout out an international shipping company that can help you move your belongings to your new home. Since this has grown into a bustling industry, there will be no shortage of businesses that can help, but it does take some work to unearth a company that fits your needs.

While the professionals can handle the logistics of getting your belongings from ‘Point A’ to ‘Point B,’ that doesn’t mean you are off the hook. Here are five chores you should not forget in order to ensure a seamless transition during your international move. (more…)