Are you moving to another country and you are still ensure about which things to take? Do you know what your will take but the amount of things to transport is overwhelming. Don’t miss our tips to ship our belongings!

If there is one thing that almost all expats have in common is that they don’t have enough suitcases to fit in all their belongings. And it’s totally understandable. Would you be able to pack all your life in a couple of suitcases? We bet that probably not and deciding which items you should take and which ones to leave (or donate) isn’t easy.

Most of the people count with the help of a removal company which will ship their belongings into their new country. However, expecting to move all your belongings might be a bit unrealistic – for costs and space reasons-, which means that you will still have to make some sort of selection on what to take and what to leave.

After having experienced many relocations,  we have gathered the most important tips to help you pack all your important belongings– no more, no less!

1.    Think about what it is available in your destination

Are you planning to take that winter hat for relocating to Miami? Do you want to take some Italian food, but maybe it is also available in your new city? Avoid taking unnecessary items, by checking what it’s available in your new country and what it’s recommended to take according to the local weather conditions.

2.    Pack your suitcases first

Consider which things you need to take with you for the journey. Think about which objects you will need during the trip and during the first days in your new destination. If you are traveling with your children, consider adding some entertainment for the journey – games, books, films- to make the trip interesting and motivating.

3.    Before the packers come…

Check all the furniture and objects that they will have to pack and transport. Is there anything valuable inside? Will you need anything of these things for your trip? Make sure that you have passports, money and other important documents with you as you might need them during the trip and during the first days in your new country.

4.    Let the packers pack.

Avoid packing your belongings yourself. Expert packers will assist you and protect your furniture in a way that will minimize movement during the trip. Let them know the delicate items that you have, so they can pack them with additional protection.

Haven’t you started organizing your move overseas? Get a free moving quote now.