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Living in the UK might be a bit different to what you are used to in the US. Although the UK is similar to the US in many ways, it is also vastly different in many respects. If you are planning a move to the UK from the US, take a look at some of the quirks of living in the UK so you are well prepared before you move.

The end of term at university means heading home for the holidays. This can come as a welcome break from the pressures of academic life and the stress of being away from home, without the immediate support of your close family. However, the end of term does not always bring the relief you might expect, as you must adapt once again to life at home and relinquish some of the freedoms you have been enjoying at university. So what are the best things about the end of term and coming home from uni and what are the worst? Send My Bag explains all.

If you are thinking about taking on a relocation job that requires you to move to another country, you probably want to know what relocation package you are going to get, if any. Before you decide to take on a relocation job, it helps to be clued up on what kind of relocation assistance is typically offered to employees. This way you will know if you are getting a good deal or not. Read on to find out about types of relocation assistance offered by employers to those taking on relocation jobs. Learn what relocation packages typically include and consider negotiating your ideal package.

There are student problems that almost everyone at university will face at some point. These are problems that are often unique to students during this formative period of their lives. But what are the most irritating of these student problems? Send My Bag brings you the top 10 most irksome problems that you will encounter as a student.

When asking yourself: ‘what country should I live in?’, why not consider the wonders of the UK, Germany and Japan? These countries join Switzerland and Canada in the US News top 5 of the best countries to live in. This week Send My Bag takes a look why it thinks the UK, Germany and Japan really are countries you should live in.

Two years in a row now, US News has published rankings that rate the best countries to live in. This year Switzerland, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany and Japan made the top five best countries to live in the world. These rankings take into consideration important factors such as entrepreneurship and citizenship and, thereby, help potential expats decide what country they should live in. Here at Send My Bag we agree that these countries are great places to live, but we have our own reasons for why we think these countries deserve the top spots. Today we explore the wonders of Switzerland and Canada to help you decide what country you should live in:

Fancy a cheap holiday? Don’t book until you’ve read this! Save the Student reveals the hidden costs that can leave your bargain trip anything but.

Moving to Brazil is something you might have been considering for a while, but haven’t quite decided to take the plunge. Or perhaps you have itchy feet and feel the need for a new adventure abroad. Why not consider moving to Brazil? There are plenty of jobs available in Brazil for English speakers, as well as many volunteer programs. Brazil also has the following brilliant attributes, which is why we think moving to Brazil is a great idea.

Every year Send My Bag handles more and more gift shipments. To make sure your gift shipment runs smoothly, please read the following tips and pointers, as prepared by our customs team: 

Moving back home after living abroad can bring to the surface a variety of emotions. There is the excitement of being back with family and friends and the relief of getting back to home comforts. But there can also be a sense of deflation as you leave behind your adventure abroad, or a feeling of loneliness as you realise all the things you have missed out on at home. Just as the decision to go abroad is a big one to make, so too is deciding to move back home. To help you make an informed decision, Send My Bag has put together the seven things you should consider before moving back home.