I often get asked of why don't I get new "things" for myself or how do I contain myself from spending on something great that’s in-front of me, right here and there. My quick answer to that is that I try to focus on minimalism, which means that I value experiences much more than "material things" My long answer is...
Sometimes moving to a foreign country can be a very daunting experience, especially if it’s your first time. Embracing a new culture, new life, new experience and the very thought of not knowing anyone, not having family or friends around, the discomfort of leaving behind everything you are used to is not an easy decision.