Meaning of the word "go abroad and you will hear news of home" in English

What does "go abroad and you will hear news of home" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

go abroad and you will hear news of home

US /ɡoʊ əˈbrɔːd ænd juː wɪl hɪr nuːz əv hoʊm/
UK /ɡəʊ əˈbrɔːd ənd juː wɪl hɪə njuːz əv həʊm/
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Idiom

a proverb suggesting that one often learns more about their own country or home situation when traveling or being away from it

Example:
I never realized how much people valued our local traditions until I moved to Europe; as they say, go abroad and you will hear news of home.
It's ironic that I learned about the political scandal through a foreign newspaper; go abroad and you will hear news of home.