Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Homestays Solve Some Serious Education Problems

By Justin Bryent


Everybody's working for the weekend. Everybody wants a little romance. . and why is that? Because they need a break! Some are ready to blow this town, and some are ready to skip to another country for a break. Would it be helpful if you already knew somebody there? You bet. What about yourself? Have you ever considered having somebody come stay with you from somewhere else? A homestay is where somebody travels, and just like it sounds, and that staying in somebody's home, maybe yours.

An extra bedroom or two could mean a nice extra income without even leaving the house. Also, because you create your own schedule, you can make your own plans for a homestay vacation in another country.

If you live in North America, you're in luck. Over one third of all home stays are in North America. California, Washington DC, and Canada are all very popular destinations for home stays. And even though homestays are a bargain price for travelers, they still make for a very nice additional income at home.

Becoming a host family can help open up your world to other cultures and at the same time, save you money that you can use for your own travels. There are homestays in over 30 countries which gives you the chance to experience different cultures with both people visiting you, and you are firsthand travels to other homestays. In fact, you may end up hosting somebody in your house, then turn around and visit them back following year. There is a big benefit suspending your vacation time in the company of somebody who knows the local area well. This can give you access to bargain's and cultural activities, far beyond what tany preplanned vacation package would offer.

A good percentage of homestay travel involves students. Students sometimes will use homestay is as an exchange program with students in other countries, or it can just be a source of inexpensive housing. You may have found yourself too busy to host a foreign exchange student in the past, but today students of all ages are looking for good housing and you get to pick the schedule for yourself.

It is not just the younger students, who can benefit from this arrangement, mature students also seek accommodations in other countries that are both safe and interesting. A homestay may be just the thing. And if you are hosting such a student, they benefit from your knowledge of the local area and the receive a nice side income too.

The safety benefits alone are obvious. Knowing the best ways to get around and the best areas to visit is a big benefit for a visitor.

These days many people are looking for additional ways to supplement their income to cover everyday expenses. Becoming a homestay host can bring in money from visitors; at the same time offering you the chance to find out more about a foreign destination before you make your travel plans. Take the advantages of having people home stay at your house, as well as the opportunity to learn about foreign countries where you may want to visit, and I'm sure you'll agree the benefits are just amazing!

All you need is a sense of adventure, an extra room or two in her house, and desire to travel the world without breaking the bank and I am sure you look into the idea of being a homestay host.

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