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It is sometimes said that ‘travel broadens the mind’. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?

#‘travel #mind’
There is a saying that a
mind
that is
 open for learning will never remain the same.
Although
 it is quite acceptable to some people
to think
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think
 that it is only through travelling that we can gain new
insight
, yet it is out of
question
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the question
 for others. In my opinion, I strongly disagree that moving from one place to another expands the
mind
 for new
insight
, and in the following paragraphs I will give reasons to support
this
 statement. One reason why I disagree that travelling expands our horizon is because reading books provides
better perspective
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a better perspective
 by taking the
reader
 through
mind blowing journey
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a mind blowing journey
the mind blowing journey
,
thus
 providing the book
reader
 with fresh
insight
.
Although
 book reading can be done while sitting, yet the
reader
 travels several miles and experience new culture and ways of life.
For example
, a recent survey by the University of Nigeria on the importance of reading shows that a book
reader
 is more adept than a traveller. Another reason why I disagree that travelling changes people's horizon is that a person can broaden his or her
mind
 by interacting with someone
that is
 knowledgeable on a subject matter. There is always an exchange of ideas while interacting with
such
 fellow.
For example
, I gain new
insight
 when
talk
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talking
 with someone
that is
 well
vest
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vested
 in a subject, and
this
 helps broaden my horizon. To sum up, while some people might conclude that it is only through travelling we could develop new
insight
, which is quite understandable. In my opinion, I strongly disagree with that statement because one can develop new
insight
 through reading and interacting with a knowledgeable person.

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