Guides & Insights
Everything you need to know about international package delivery, saving money on shipping, and making the most of peer-to-peer travel logistics.
Sending Diwali Gifts From the UK to India
Diwali 2026 falls on 8 November. Real 2026 costs, Indian customs gift rules, send-by dates and traveller delivery options for sending gifts home.
Customs Declarations for Gift Parcels
Sending a gift abroad? How gift customs declarations work, CN22 vs CN23, describing and valuing gifts correctly, and the rules when a traveller carries it.
Courier, Post or Traveller: Parcels Abroad
Express courier, national post or traveller-based delivery: how the three ways to send a parcel abroad compare on price, speed, weight limits and customs.
What Is Travel Cargo? A Complete Guide
Travel cargo explained: how sending packages with international travelers works, how much you can save versus traditional couriers, and how to get started on TravelCargo.
P2P Delivery vs Traditional Couriers
An unbiased comparison of peer-to-peer package delivery platforms versus traditional couriers like DHL, FedEx, and UPS. Cost, reliability, speed, insurance, and when to use each, explained clearly.
Send a Package from Germany to India Cheaply
A complete guide comparing all options for sending packages from Germany to India, from Deutsche Post and DHL to peer-to-peer traveler platforms. Find the cheapest method for your package size and timeline.
Customs Guide for International Packages
Everything you need to know about customs rules when sending packages internationally from Europe. Covers EU export requirements, destination country import thresholds, prohibited items, required documentation, and how to avoid costly delays.
Earn Money with Spare Luggage Space
Travelers on international routes often fly with empty suitcase space. Here's how you can turn that unused checked baggage capacity into extra income by carrying packages for senders, safely, legally, and on your own terms.
Community-Based Package Delivery in Europe
Across Europe, diaspora communities have long relied on informal traveler networks to send packages home. Now dedicated platforms are formalising this practice. Here's why peer-to-peer delivery is growing and where it's heading.