The Shurgard Blog

Travelling

5 top tips to protect your home while you’re on vacation

Ann D. - 14 Aug 2017

You’ve been working hard whole year and then … finally, your well-deserved vacation! Relaxing on the beach or going on a cultural trip? We all… Read full story

Buying & selling property

The tiny house movement that’s taking over the UK

Ann D. - 10 Apr 2017

Growing up, the dream was a house in the country complete with huge garden and pool. Then reality (and adulthood) hits and you can barely… Read full story

Joining the Expat Pack: 5 things you need to know

Linh V. - 03 Oct 2016

More than 5 million people born in the UK have emigrated. A quarter have been lured by the pull of year round BBQs, sunshine and… Read full story

Mind the gap: preparing for an adult gap year

Linh V. - 29 Aug 2016

Grown-up gap years have become popular with mid-career professionals, tired of the daily grind. With long hours, cramped commutes and soggy Pret sandwiches for lunch,… Read full story

Get Appy! The ten best apps to help organise your life

Linh V. - 22 Aug 2016

With September being at the door steps, life, work and school will be back to these hectic time. Try these ten essential apps to help your… Read full story

The pros and cons of dating an extreme sport enthusiast

Linh V. - 18 Apr 2016

Ever dream about dating an extreme sports enthusiast? As a surfer, partner and father, I can tell you from personal experience that living with someone… Read full story

How to go on an exciting family gap year to travel the world

Karine Candice Köng - 29 Feb 2016

Interview with Courtney Adamo – by Karine Candice Köng, BODIE and FOU Read full story

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