Some thoughts

Sometimes I think of spending some time abroad to (get to) know different cultures and meet new people. I really believe that traveling is the best way to broaden our minds. However, leaving the family behind is tough for me. This plan makes me feel guilty.  Have you guys been through this? How could you overcome it? Tks

Overall, this is very clear.  Before I started correcting entries on italki, I didn't realize English punctuation was so difficult.  Elipses have limited use in English, usually to express long pauses in dialogue, but not in narration. 

On a personal note, I spent 7-8 years abroad before I got married in my 40s, so basically, I got my wanderlust out of the way before making a commitment. Nevertheless, a commitment is still a commitment. To my mind, a short excursion is fine. For a longer stay abroad, if you can't find a way to take your family with you, maybe you should hold on to those plans until retirement. Best of luck.