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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.

As we head into the gloomy winter months, it’s a good time to think about booking student holidays. This could be a great chance to really bond with new friends you have made at university, or to catch up with old school friends. As you are having to survive on your student loan and perhaps a few hand-outs from mum and dad, Send My Bag has put together some great destinations for student holidays that won’t break the bank and that will give you plenty of value for money. Whether you like beach holidays, city holidays or fancy a winter getaway, we can suggest the best student holiday for you.

Why do a PhD? It’s a question many graduates ask themselves as they contemplate their future after university. For those graduates who don’t want to enter ‘the real world’ quite yet, it is a chance to stay within a familiar university environment. But for those who have had enough of studying, the thought of dedicating another three of four years of their life to a PhD may seem absurd. To help you decide whether or not you should do a PhD, we have put together some of the benefits of a PhD, as well as the disadvantages.

If you have put university on hold for a bit and are looking for some gap year ideas, Send My Bag is here to help. We know that putting off your university career for a whole year is not a decision taken lightly, so we want to make sure you fill your gap year with activities that will benefit you and your CV. Choosing one or all of the following gap year ideas should keep you on the right track.

Starting university is undoubtedly one of the most exciting times in your life, as you move away from home and begin a more independent life as a young adult. You’re probably dreaming about all the fun you‘re going to have during Fresher’s week and all the new friends you will make. But don’t spend too much time with your head in the clouds as there are lots of things you need to get sorted before starting university. Follow Send My Bag’s checklist for starting university to make sure you don’t miss anything out.