3 Ways for Expats to Feel More at Home

April 14, 2021
by denidimchev@webohub.com +

Living in a country far from home without having the daily support of friends, family, and culture can be challenging, even for people who welcome change and adventure. For many expats, the challenges of being far from home feel much more overwhelming when they’re stuck overseas due to COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns. After an extended period of time away from home, it’s common to experience cultural shock and even feel alienated. However, there are things a person can do to feel more at home.

Ways to Get Over Being Homesick

Belize is a beautiful place with plenty of scenery to take in, from the forest to the sea. Simply getting outside and appreciating the nature and culture around you can help you feel less homesick. However, that’s not the only thing that can help you overcome your homesickness. Here are three ways for expats to feel more at home no matter where in the world they are.

Create New Traditions and Routines

Whether you want to immerse yourself in the culture of the place you’re in or just adapt to a regular routine in a new home, it helps to create new traditions and routines. You can do this by celebrating a special holiday you never celebrated before, taking regular walks around the town or city you’re in, or even just having a Sunday brunch with your new neighbors.

Stay in Touch with Family and Friends

When you’re far away from home, one of the things that will help lift your spirits most is staying in touch with family and friends. These days, it’s easier than ever with apps like WhatsApp, Skype, and FaceTime. There are even devices like the Facebook Portal that take video calling to a whole new level. No matter how you choose to do it – through chats, voice notes, phone calls, or video calls – carve out some time at least once a week to talk to your friends and family back home. If you or some of your family members don’t have a Facebook or Instagram account, creating one can be a great way to share pictures and important moments in each other’s lives with one another.

Use a VPN to Enjoy TV and Sports from Home

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When you’re feeling nostalgic and missing your favorite TV shows from home or want to catch a live sports broadcast to keep up with your friends, there’s an easy way to get access to all your favorite content back home.

Simply download and connect to your Internet with a VPN. VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, and it’s super simple and secure to use. Once you download and sign up for a VPN service, all you need to do is connect to a server located in another country. The VPN will mask your IP address and encrypt all incoming and outgoing data so that no one knows where in the world you are or what you’re doing on the Internet. Since you get to choose the server location, the VPN can also be used to connect you to all your favorite media content from the country you miss the most.

Keeping yourself busy and staying in touch with family and friends from home will keep you feeling positive and appreciative of the world around you. When you’re feeling nostalgic about your favorite things from home, there’s usually a way for you to enjoy them thanks to all the technological advancements in the world. Follow the tips above to lose the homesick blues.