How To Turn Your Overseas Holiday Destination Into Your Forever Home
Whether it’s endless beaches and sunsets or craggy peaks frosted with snow, there’s a place in this world where your wandering feet come to rest and you desire to call home. According to research, there are over 50 million expats in the world, which means that there are plenty of people who have done this before you, and successfully. While life on vacation paints a rosy picture of your chosen destination, living there might not be as simple. With a few smart tips, you’ll know what to expect before making the big leap.
Communication With The Locals
Travelers are often accommodated by locals as they are seen as fleeting encounters. When moving to a new location, it may seem difficult to integrate into the community. This is because of barriers such as language, culture, and religion. A way to overcome this is to learn the language and customs in order to benefit from that sense of community. While it may take some time to build trust and foster deep and meaningful relationships, a little research and initiative will go a long way.
Setting Up Your Finances
Whether you decide to relocate to a developed or developing country, you will need to have funds available to go through the day-to-day motions. While a foreign bank account may take a bit of time, it’s important to have access to cash and other forms of funds. If you wish to keep your accounts active in your home country, it’s important to notify your banks to ensure that they don’t place restrictions or holds on your debit or credit cards, as a foreign flag on a card may seem suspicious if not reported. It helps to have products tailored to foreign use so that you’re able to access funds abroad. Let the bank know if you are only going for a few months, or intend to move there permanently in order to ensure the user location changes. It’s also handy to have some cash and traveler’s cheques on hand.
Travel To The Destination In Off Peak Season
Countries such as India and Vietnam are incredible during the dry seasons with the natural and unfettered landscapes and exotic foods, while the monsoon seasons are a nightmare. In these seasons the roads turn to mush, fevers run rampant, and it becomes almost impossible to get essential services. If you’re only used to traveling to a specific destination during its best seasons, you may not like the dream destination quite as much during the rest of the year. The climate during other parts of the year may also not agree with you or your family. There is also the risk that you may not have access to the services required to do your job if you plan on working remotely.
While it may seem like a dream come true to move to a destination that’s been the highlight of your year, living there and spending a few weeks are two different things. While there are many success stories out there to support such a grandiose move, it’s best to err on the side of caution and check the finer details first. – Travel Feeder
About The Author
Cecil Lee
The author is an avid traveler and photography hobbyist who loves to share with others his travel and photo-taking experience in many popular tourist destinations around Europe, Asia and Australasia. Read the exciting stories with many photos captured on his journeys.
