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It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about other cultures of other people. We can learn just as much from books, films, and the internet. Do you agree or disagree?

#travel #places #cultures #people #books #films #internet
It is irrefutable that tourism has taken a mammoth dimension as
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 people can get
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acquainted
 with other nations' features.
However
, some people believe that it is unnecessary to travel abroad, as people can learn the same
information
 from other available at home sources. I disagree with
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 viewpoint and will provide in
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contries
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countries
 tend to immerse into the environment of
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nknown culture. Literally, travellers can
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interact
 with local citizens and get
information
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first
-hand.
Moreover
, there is no substitute
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 feelings caused by tasting traditional dishes and drinks.
In contrast
, other
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 sources cannot provide
such
 experience just by showing videos. A case in point would be Portugal, it seems that people would never understand their cultural features if they never visited
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 the internet is nothing mentioned about friendly residents and delicious cuisine. There is no question, that sometimes informational sources can broadcast wrong data to attract people's attention, the descriptions of foreign cultures are not an exception. Virtually, films and books cannot provide evidence to support their words.
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, I thought that India is a country with
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oor culture, the prime culprit of my belief was the documentary
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 youtube.
However
, after
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 visit to India
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I totally changed my opinion as I faced astonishing customs and traditions.
Therefore
, people should never judge about places just by
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 the internet and reading in books as there a lot of irrelevant
information
. In conclusion, I disagree with those who opine that literacy, TV and websites can provide the ultimate
information
 about other nation's cultural features. To know everything about country people should dive into the atmosphere of the place by visiting them.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Authentic experiences
  • Cultural immersion
  • Sensory learning
  • Cost-effective
  • Language barriers
  • Interpersonal interactions
  • Balanced approach
  • Virtual tours
  • Lived experiences
  • Credibility of sources
  • Misconceptions
  • Multicultural competency
  • Stimulate curiosity
  • Digital platforms
  • Stereotypes
  • Environmentally sustainable
  • Hands-on experience
  • Global perspective
  • Biased information
  • Cultural nuances
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