Please check :) Benefits to a country of people spending time abroad In our globalised world is quite ordinary to spend time abroad whether on holiday, study or working. The personal benefits of being abroad are obvious, but what about the benefits to a country? The two that come first to mind are doing business and learning about others cultures. While abroad for whatever reason, people make invaluable contacts, learn different ways of doing things, and become used to another way of thinking. All of this is an asset for a country because it can be applied in business in order to be more effective. As far as learning about others cultures is concerned, it no only broadens one's horizons, but also it assists in recognising one's identity - I am from i.e. Slovakia. we have these customs and this historical background. Another benefit to a country is that people (travellers) become more open-minded and tolerant, which might help with minority conflicts. In my opinion, international media, movies, music, books, education, etc. are easily accessible to virtually everyone, so the cultural effect is present even when at home. But, as money makes the world go around, it is always the business that has the greatest impact on society.