Tag: Experince
Enjoying the Experience and Traveling (3)
One of the most important things I learned is the importance of the “little things” we carry with us each day. Yes, personal belongings make life nicer and to some extent easier, but I don’t remember the outfit I wore ten years ago. I do remember the little girl in the bright red skirt and crisp white blouse who came with her class to dance for my colleagues and me in a city in Ecuador. She twirled and smiled into the night. —Karin, The Nature Conservancy
Enjoying the Experience and Traveling (2)
I wanted to put some effort into improving my Russian, and so, rather than sitting in Moscow for several weeks on an intensive language program, I found a tutor who was available to travel with me. We spent six weeks traveling through Central Asia and the Caucasus, speaking virtually no English. This atypical immersion did the trick, as I was forced to do everything in Russian—ask directions, order food, hitchhike (our predominant mode of transport).
Enjoying the Experience and Traveling
Have fun! Living in a new country brings with it the opportunity to explore. Enjoy all the wonderful aspects of your surroundings. Be a tourist, whether you do so within the greater confines of your city, country, or beyond.