"Children who have autism don't like change," Garrett said. The Braintree homeowner recently accepted a new job in Georgia; while it means a lot more money for his family, it also meant a dramatic change for his son Oliver, who has autism. "Sometimes change is unavoidable. In those cases, you have to be strategic and work with the right professionals who can help you implement your … [Read more...]
Using Tech to Make Your International Move Easier
If you're planning to move from Boston to Europe, or moving from Boston to Southeast Asia, or really, from Boston to anywhere else around the world, you'll want to know these tips that can help make your life exponentially easier, both during the moving process and upon your arrival in your new home country. Tip One: Set Up Your Bank Account Before You Arrive: Take advantage of today's wired … [Read more...]
Making Downsizing Simple: Choosing a Packing & Shipping Company for Seniors
"After a lifetime of living in Boston, it's time for me to retire to sunny Florida," Rich said with a smile. "I'd tell you I was sad about the prospect of missing another snowy winter here, but I would be lying. My biggest challenge right now is figuring out how I'm going to distribute all of my stuff to my kids, grandkids, and friends." Downsizing at retirement is nothing new, but with today's … [Read more...]
Boston Pack And Ship Cape Cod Review
Boston Pack and Ship shipped several antiques from my great aunt's house in Cape Cod to Southern California. These items included chairs, tables, and an original oil painting. I was extremely impressed with the quality of the packing. All goods arrived in perfect condition. I have posted a few pictures that show the quality of the packing. I would definitely trust them to pack and ship … [Read more...]
Don’t Be Shocked: Electronics & The International Move
As one of Boston's top international moving companies, we talk to a lot of people who are planning moves to Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and South America. Many times, people are curious about how they can save money on their international moves. One simple tip is to be very strategic about your electronics: don't ship appliances and other technology overseas that are incompatible with that … [Read more...]
The Expat’s Challenge: Who Wants All My Stuff?
"I'm so excited to be moving to Moldova," Amy said. "This is a real chance to do good work helping people." The Boston native has landed a job with an international health organization, and will be focusing on helping the people of Moldova enjoy easier access to fresh fruits and vegetables. "The only thing I'm not sure about is who in the world is going to want all the stuff I'm not taking with … [Read more...]
Boston Pack And Ship Braintree 5 Star Review
This company exceptional. We have had an absolutely fantastic experience with Boston Pack and Ship in moving some treasured belongings to Florida. Initially placed a call and spoke with Ryder who, based on our discussion, emailed us a quote the next day. It was very reasonable and stayed the same throughout the completion of our move. Their staff is outstanding. Two gentlemen came to … [Read more...]
Life Should Be an Adventure. Moving Your Stuff Shouldn’t Be
Okay, we'll admit it. We read this HuffPo article about a young family living a nomadic expat lifestyle and we turned a little green with envy. Well, not absolutely green. Not emerald green. Maybe a little chartreuse around the ear lobes - after all, who doesn't want to have globe trotting kids and romantic evenings in Rome and all that stuff? Adventure is wonderful - but the logistics of … [Read more...]
Boston: Here’s The Secret To Stress Free Copier Returns
"Running a small business is a constant balancing act," Meredith said. "There are a million things to keep track of, and everything's important." The busy insurance professional was taken by surprise recently when the lease for the copier her agency was using came to an end. "I'd just assumed that they'd send somebody to come pick it up, but they said, "Oh, no. That's your responsibility. Read … [Read more...]
Thinking of Joining the Expat Community? The Best & Worst Destinations
Whether it's for reasons personal, professional, or political, more and more people are moving internationally, joining the expat community by taking up residence in a country other than their homeland. If you're thinking about making this choice for yourself and your destination hasn't been decided for you by your employer, it's good to know which countries are most welcoming to expats - and … [Read more...]
