That definitely happens, but there's a lot to be gained of visiting places for some time (couple of months). For one thing, you can copy local businesses and s

That definitely happens, but there's a lot to be gained of visiting places for some time (couple of months). For one thing, you can copy local businesses and spread awareness in your country for something that the markets didn't even know was missing. I've seen this happen first hand! But in general, you learn a lot. You learn how much society really shapes an individual. It's different when you experience that first hand, rather than reading a Wikipedia article about a certain culture, or tradition, or something like that.