Huge leaps in technology have led us to become more dependent on our smartphones as well as making us lazy in certain aspects. With the rise of language translation applications on the market, many individuals are choosing not to learn local languages before setting off on their travels. While some could argue there are many benefits to this, I am of the belief that they only serve to do more harm than good. In this essay, I will share my views as to why feel the disadvantages outweigh the benefits.