Bucket List Items: Why Living Abroad is the Best Way to Travel

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It’s hard to put into words just how broadening and life-changing travel experiences can be. Some people begin with a burning desire to trot around the globe, while others catch the travel bug only after having completed a trip or two. In both cases, travelers come back changed people, always for the better.

Of course, there is more than one way to travel — no two people are exactly the same, and everyone has their own preferences for activities they like to do and sights they like to see. But in general, there is one approach you can take to travelling that will deepen the pleasure and meaningfulness you take from the experience — live where you travel.

Here are some of the reasons why living where you travel is truly the best way to see and experience a different culture.

It Takes Time to Seep In

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When you fly in and out of a foreign country in a matter of days, or even weeks, it’s not quite long enough to really absorb the culture. Of course, you can still have a great time! You’ll learn a lot and get a sense of the place, but it’s too short to get a deeper grasp of the history, politics, contemporary culture, and so much more.

When you live in a foreign country, the glaring things that cry out to you when you first arrive begin to seem commonplace after a while. Sounds and smells you had never experienced before losing their novelty. Once you become accustomed to these things, you’ll be in a better place to assess what is happening around you.

Living in a foreign country usually means working there, and there are jobs abroad that many North Americans are well suited for.

Teaching English as a Second Language

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North Americans for whom English is their first language have a skill that many people around the world are dying to learn. Being fluent in English can mean being able to assimilate more easily in many countries with larger economies, which increases their access to higher-paying jobs and gives them a cultural boost they enjoy day to day while living abroad.

Here are some tips on getting a job teaching English you should seriously consider because it’s a big life change and you need the right support. There are travel companies which specialize in connecting people with this kind of work. Look for a large company that has the resources and experience to know what it takes to get you settled. They should handle logistical issues like booking and paying for your flight, finding suitable lodgings, training you in how to teach ESL, and following up with you to ensure you’re settling in at work and in your daily life in a new country.

The world is a vast place, and any opportunity to spend a big chunk of time in a new and stimulating culture is an adventure you’ll cherish for the rest of your life. Connect with the right travel company, and soon you can have a thrilling and broadening experience living and working in another country.