- Asian students are wonderful. They are quiet and respectful. They also study and learn.
- Arabic countries are superior to Asian countries in regards to housing, culture and food.
- In the Arabic countries of the UAE and Oman, the weather is superb. Al Ain in the UAE was like spring every day for five months. Sandals 24/7/365 was fantastic.
- Yearly round-trip tickets home or to other vacation hot spots were enjoyable, such as a Christmas week in Ubud, a painting-haven in Bail.
- No USA income taxes. Nearly 99% of teachers make less than $99,000 a year, the cut off mark for USA taxes. Arabic countries have no taxes. Usually, in other countries, the universities or companies paid taxes on the salaries.
- Exotica abounded. Constant chaos and stimulation satisfied my need for novelty.
- Servants were available to weekly clean my home. Friends with children could easily afford nannies in the UAE and Oman.
- Culture differences force the mind to open, bend, reflect and change to compare and understand how the USA and the host country resolve political, social and social problems. I define culture simply as a set of rules and ways of living for survival and peaceful co-existence that a large number of people agree to accept. Over time, the rules become traditions and are too often revered as unchangeable. This hampers development and openness to new ideas.
- Most often, saving money was possible because many countries lacked expensive shopping malls nor did I spend a small fortune on alcohol. For clothes, 11 years in Oman, I chose material and styles, and had Indians make my dresses.
- Among many friends, relatives and even acquaintances from my own country,
living overseas conferred status, romance, or admiration.
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Alice Delaney Walker - Teacher, Writer, Traveller 
Observant points for number 6 and 8.
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