Beyond Borders: A Deep Dive Into the Nomadic Way of Life
“Travel is the universal solvent of all differences, the source of the most universal friendships and enmities.”
― Richard Bach, World Without End,
“Travel is the universal solvent of all differences, the source of the most universal friendships and enmities.”
– Richard Bach, World Without End,
The world is becoming increasingly global. While the world’s population grew more than sixfold between 1970 and 2015, the growth in international migration, in particular, continues unabated – both in terms of numbers, but also in terms of the number of people who travel and the number of people who choose to stay in a particular place or country.
There are myriad reasons for this. The internet has revolutionized and democratised access to information. In a globalised world, you now have access to access to information from anywhere in the world. Travel has become a viable career choice, allowing you to immerse yourself in new cultures and lifestyles. But it’s in the area of the nomadic, that people are most mobile, and travel is the universal solvent of all differences, the source of the most universal friendships and enmities.
Nomadic vs. International
A ‘Nomadic’ is traditionally a person who moves around a country or region. The origin of the word indicates its link to the nomadic cultures surrounding the Indo-Pak subcontinent. An international is when you’re travelling to a different country, usually a neighbouring country. A traveller is someone who is travelling or has been travelling around the world. A nomad is a person who is moving around a country or region.
This distinction is sometimes overlooked, but those who move to a different world are often closer in terms of culture, language, religion, and other traditional aspects of their lives.
According to the World Tourism Organization, the world’s population is expected to grow by more than 75 percent by 2050.
By taking advantage of international opportunities, you can reach new countries, cultures, and people with no connection to your home country.
“This is a time when many countries see tourism as an engine of