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The Benefits of Visiting Other Countries

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Travelling to other countries can make a great family holiday, but there are more advantages than simply being able to tell people about where you’ve been. While staycations may have some benefits, they don’t have the same advantages as travelling abroad.

Spending quality time with family

Travelling to another country can help you feel further from home, and away from all the commitments or problems you usually have. It lets you relax and enjoy time together as a family. So, whether you’re hoping to get everyone to take part in activities they’d be reluctant to try at home, or just relaxing on the beach, it can be easier to enjoy time together as a family.

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Expanding your imagination

Visiting other countries expands your imagination in so many ways. Depending on where you visit, you could discover new foods or those you never considered trying at home. You may see locals selling their crafts and other homemade items, and this could encourage you to learn how to make your own when you return home. It can be a great way to keep the children occupied and serve as a reminder of the holiday which inspired you.

Alternatively, some of the local scenery and landmarks can lead you to take photographs, which you can later add to a scrapbook or photo collage.

Learning about other cultures and history

The good thing about being so far from home is you’re more likely to visit places you may only have read about. Even if you know the history, seeing these first-hand can be a different experience. You can also learn more about the local culture and history. Although your children will have been taught history at school, it’s likely to be from their own culture’s viewpoint. Learning about the same things from a different perspective can provide a fuller picture.

Learning a new language

If you choose to learn a new language to make it easier to communicate when you’re on holiday, this can have other advantages too. Language skills are valuable in jobs where you’re likely to be dealing with people from all over the world. These can benefit you, and your children later in life if you all learn languages other than your own.

Holidays are a great way to unwind and have family time. You’ll often be enjoying yourself so much, you barely notice the other benefits of visiting another country. These make the experience last beyond the length of your stay.

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