Ian K

I AM INTERESTED IN TRAVELING AND LIVING WITH HOST FAMILIES BECAUSE IT OFFERS A UNIQUE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE. BY STAYING WITH LOCALS, I CAN IMMERSE MYSELF IN THE DAILY LIFE, TRADITIONS, AND CUSTOMS OF THE DESTINATION, PROVIDING A MORE AUTHENTIC AND ENRICHING EXPERIENCE. IT ALSO ALLOWS FOR MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS WITH LOCALS, FOSTERING CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND CREATING LASTING MEMORIES.
I EXPECT TO GAIN A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE LOCAL CULTURE, TRADITIONS, AND WAY OF LIFE. I ALSO HOPE TO MAKE PERSONAL CONNECTIONS WITH MY HOSTS, LEARN THE LANGUAGE, AND ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT THEY TYPICALLY ENJOY. IT'S ALL ABOUT EXPERIENCING A DESTINATION FROM A MORE INTIMATE AND AUTHENTIC PERSPECTIVE!