Laurie Besinet

A few years ago, I went to live several months in the United States and then in Brazil. I came back enriched by fantastic discoveries and unforgettable encounters.

During these travels, I was able to see the differences - linguistic, clerical or standard of living - but above all the similarities - in temperament, ideology, taste - with the people I met and travelled is one of the best ways to unleash the open-mindedness, the sense of observation and empathy.

It is also a challenge for myself, a way to test my limits in the face of the unknown and learn to be autonomous in a different context every day.

Also, when this opportunity to travel came up again to me, I immediately seized it!

The choice of the country of the \"Kiwis\", as the inhabitants call themselves, was made on the basis of different criteria:

• an English-speaking country,
• an island,
• a temperate climate,
• a well-developed agriculture,
• a country away from Europe, where I already traveled a lot.

but above all:

• lush nature,
• extraordinary landscapes,
• the warm welcome of the inhabitants,
• the quality of life.

After discussion with my employer, we agreed on a leaving 6 months later, giving him time to replace me.
My preparation accelerated to be ready in September, with:

• visa application,
• obtaining a driver's license (just in time!),
• purchase of airline ticket,
• health and repatriation insurance registration,
• Vaccine verification and medical chek up,
• résiliation des abonnements aux téléphone, internet gaz, électricité, ...
• Careful filling of the suitcase (23 kg for 1 year of travel is a challenge!),
• last visit to family and friends.

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See you soon!