>>Yep. I sure would like to try it too - it would be nice to spend some time in other places vs just reading about them. I've about run out of places to see in the USA - heck I'm about as far as you get and still be technically part of the USA right now haha.
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>>I have done a lot of travelling, both inside the US and abroad, but I must say that living in a different country for an extended period of time is a very different experience from staying there in a hotel for 2 weeks :). One great thing about living in England was the ability to take a long weekend in places like Paris and Madrid. You can't do that when you are living in the states unless you are a millionaire.
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>The only thing I find Intimidating is that I only speak english. Wouldn't be a problem is some places like the UK where it's the native language - but I wonder how difficult is would be in Asia.

One of the benefits of speaking English is there are very few places you wouldn't be able to get by. But to mix with the truly local culture learning the local language is crucial. This also applies in European countries such as Spain France Germany etc. IMHO its always a little sad when ex pats live in a country for decades but make no effort to learn the local language.