LugLink Blog
Tips, guides, and stories for the global diaspora community.
How to Send Medicine from the US to Ethiopia (2025 Guide)
A step-by-step guide for Ethiopian diaspora looking to send prescription and over-the-counter medicine home safely and affordably.
How Much Can You Earn Carrying Items as a Traveler?
Real numbers from LugLink travelers. Learn how to maximize your earnings on your next international trip.
5 Tips for Safely Sending Items with a Traveler
How to protect yourself and your items when using peer-to-peer luggage courier services. What to document, what to avoid.
Beyond Money: The Rise of Item Remittances in the African Diaspora
Why diaspora communities are increasingly sending goods — not just money — back home, and the platforms making it possible.
Luggage Courier vs International Shipping: Which is Better?
A cost and reliability comparison between peer-to-peer luggage courier services like LugLink and traditional shipping companies like DHL and FedEx.
The 10 Most Popular Routes for Diaspora Package Delivery
From London to Lagos to LA to Addis Ababa — we analyzed the most in-demand routes for peer-to-peer luggage courier worldwide.
What You Can and Can't Carry Through Customs (2025)
A practical guide to customs rules for travelers carrying items for others. What's allowed, what's prohibited, and how to avoid problems at the border.