‘’Greener pastures’’
is largely the major reason why many Ghanaians travel abroad.Staying away
from your home country is certainly not the best as it comes along with more
negatives that positives. However,many travelers have their own reasons for not
returning home in a long time. Coming home is probably the most intriguing
aspect of every traveler's life. Jovago looks at a few key
reasons why travelers abroad should return frequently.
1.
DEVELOPMENT - In sub-saharan Africa, development is a word
that is very important to many countries. Investment and self sufficiency
largely contributes to development of many countries. Although it may take a
considerable amount of time for many African countries to get anywhere close to
Europeans and American countries, the growth is steady and with consistent
improvement, we will get there.However, development plays a very major role in
a country’s overall success and it has proven to be a very key reason as to why
many expatriates should return frequently.There is a big question that many
local people pose to travelers and expatriates all the time.Why don’t you want
to come home? The answer is mostly the
same.Africa is not as developed as the western world. By looking at how far we
have come as a continent, it is quite expedient to note that development is one
of the key reasons why Ghanaians abroad should return frequently.Massive
development in technology,tourism and the economy means that Ghana has once
again become a great place to be. Virtually all franchises (banks,telecom
ventures and business) have opened branches in Ghana. Returning also means you
indirectly contribute to this development by being taxed on purchases
made in Ghana. Don’t stay away for too long.
Visit a few times and help develop your country of origin.
2.
KNOW YOUR ROOTS - Many Ghanaians were not born here in Ghana. Others travelled outside the
shores of this country at a very early age. Many others travelled for greener
pastures and have since not returned. Whatever the reason for travel is, once in a while, it is
great to return and know your roots especially if you have never been back in a
long time. Knowing where you were born or your hometime gives you a certain
level of closure and exposes you to your real roots and the place from which
you came. You get to learn and experience the rich culture,heritage and tradition of your own people. You get
to hear the stories and history behind your place of birth.Even though you may
have made a life and settled down far away in a different country, occasionally
coming home to visit is good. You may decide to come during major festive
periods like Christmas,New year or the many community based festivals.
3.
FAMILY LOVED ONES - Unless you run away or travelled
because you wanted to get away from a situation or some people forever, family
and friends are good enough reasons to come back home.No man lives in isolation and no
matter how many new friends you make, it cannot replace family. Always remember
that you left people who love and care about you back at home. Visiting only
makes the already existing strong ties even stronger. If you have been
struggling to find motivation to come back home and visit, just think about how
much you have missed your family and loved ones. Think about how you haven’t
seen them in a long time. Think about the joy when you finally reunite. Think
about the good old days and how much fun and excitement there was when you were
with them. Then make that trip back to your homeland.
Credit
: Jovago
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