The necessity of physical global exploration has come to the forefront of travelers’ awareness in this technological era. Some feel that travel is no longer required to obtain cultural experiences, as the internet provides all. However, I agree with those who say that journeying to a place is the only method of truly comprehending a foreign lifestyle. In the following paragraphs, I will explore the rationale for both beliefs as well as proffer justification for my own viewpoint. Regarding those who hold that technology is enough to learn about foreign cultures, there are many reasons. One supportive claim is that the internet offers endless resources to nearly immerse oneself in any environment. More specifically, an enterprising individual could become completely fluent in another language, by watching subtitled programs on Netflix, and then paying a local to converse on Skype. In fact, Stanford published a study in 2017 that found 60% of language learners utilized ...