Living There
If you are bored with the American way of life, it may be time to consider moving to another country. Though America is what many would consider to be the land of opportunity, some are looking to be exposed to the rich cultural backgrounds of other regions of the world. Even if this means moving across the border into Canada, to settle in a culturally diverse place like Nova Scotia or Newfoundland, it is still going to take a fair amount of preparation before you will be able to make the big move.
Before you pack your toothbrush, your oxygen concentrator, and your big fluffy cat, you may want to do a little research on the area you are planning on moving to in order to be made fully aware of important factors associated with such a move. This way, when you arrive at your desired destination, you will not be surprised by certain customs and practices, making you look more like a tourist than you may have intended to appear.
Knowing the Laws of a Foreign Land
Let us imagine for a moment that you settled on moving to Newfoundland. It is important to consider that the laws in Newfoundland might be somewhat different than the laws you are used to living under in the states. It is therefore a good idea to have a basic grasp on some of the more important laws you will be likely to encounter, such as driving laws and laws concerning keeping your cat on a leash.
Yes, in many parts of Canada, they are not as tolerant about allowing cats to run loose as they are in America, for example. In the city of Labrador, on the mainland, legislation concerning controlling cats has gained some attention in recent years. Consequently, if you intend to take your cat with you on the big move, you may want to be intimately aware not only of any handling laws for pets, but also of required vaccinations or any quarantine laws associated with bringing pets across another country’s border.
Studying the Local Language
In many countries, the idea of pride in the local language is becoming more of an issue than in decades past. Especially in certain parts of Canada, namely the French speaking provinces, pride in the French language is on the rise and considered more important now than ever. Even in Newfoundland, though it is not a predominantly French province, there are certainly linguistic challenges that any outsider will face, even people from other Canadian provinces.
It is safe to say that the people of Newfoundland have a style of speaking that is all their own. Much of their language is built off a melting pot of influences, which can make it relatively difficult to get a grasp on, if you did not grow up in the province hearing their use of language all your life. This does not mean you can not learn the language, but it does mean that it would be a good idea to be aware of some of their more common sayings and greetings before making your move to the region of Newfoundland.
