You've gotten some good advice. They're adults and shouldn't control what you want to do.

As someone who has lived abroad several times and who is doing it now, I just wanted to say, I hope you are researching the practical side of things. First of all, what are the visa regulations where you will be staying? A lot of countries don't just let you stay for a year on a tourist visa. And, if you will be working, you'd need a visa/work permit for that. The laws for getting one vary by country. Finally, make sure you have some savings in case things don't work out and you want to come back.