Travel is a life-changing experience that will open your eyes to new realities and new possibilities in the world and in yourself.

But while you’re out there, you still have to find practical ways to support your new life. Not to mention, the skills and experience you bring home with you will come in useful when you’re finding a job and settling back into your old life.

With your wealth of new-found knowledge, you can forge your own new path in the world

If you’re looking for ways to fund your travel dreams, these are just 3 skills you can travel the world with, develop and use to find new dreams when you return home.

1. Learning

Whether it’s the ability to learn a language or new customs, it’s crucial that your mind is open to learning new things, and the quick you can pick them up, the better.

That being said, any kind of learning is a marathon, not a sprint. And you’d be surprised by some of the more conventional learning opportunities available to travels.

For instance, Anglia Ruskin University offers remote courses as part of ARU Distance Learning. With many of their courses taking place entirely online, they’ll fit in perfectly with your travels and provide you with a tangible qualification to bring home.

2. Adaptability

Being able to adapt to new and unexpected scenarios is a great skill to have, but especially when travelling.

It’s an essential skill when it comes to stress management – you never know when you could find yourself faced with an emergency. For instance, what if your passport gets lost? Or your wallet is stolen? These are extremely stressful situations that will require you to think on your feet without panicking.

But there’s a much lighter side to this skill too – rather than holding fast to tight regimes, as many travellers are tempted to do, the more adaptable individual who is willing to say “Yes!” to whatever comes their way will find themselves exploring opportunities and experiencing things they might never have considered. Without it, you could find yourself missing out.

3. Communication

Communication is a valuable skill for any individual to have, but particularly when travelling.

And learning about communication whilst abroad isn’t just about learning the local lingo. Whilst being able to work your way around language barriers will really help (whether that’s learning a few phrases on Duolingo, or carrying a language dictionary to help you translate), but communication is also about how you connect and express yourself to the locals.

It’s an essential skill when it comes to making new friends, as you’ll have to be willing to put yourself out there. Stepping outside of your comfort zone to connect in this way is invaluable experience when it comes to building confidence.

These are just three great skills you can pick up while travelling that will enrich your life back home too!