Some people believe that travelling is a valuable experience; others say it is a waste of time and money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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It is considered that taking trips is beneficial by learning new cultures and improving useful skills. In spite of
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, other
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of society suppose that travelling is unworthy and it takes a lot of money, time and effort.
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essay will discuss both perspectives in the following paragraphs.
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, it is well-known that people who frequently take a journey are often
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personalities. While
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tourists meet many new people, they learn other cultures which might be very different and unfamiliar from their own.
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, by facing uncustomary crucially vital abilities like communication
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and critical thinking are obtained.
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, by visiting other countries people are likely to develop language skills which are
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essential in everyday life.
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, in order to orientate in
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city
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often ask local dwellers, and in
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the knowledge of
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is required.
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, it is irrefutable fact that travelling abroad costs a great deal of money and might be time-consuming. Taking into account the price of
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tickets, accommodation, transport and food it can stretch financially. Duration of
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the voyage
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can differ, but most of the time spends on road, sightseeing and staying at
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the hotel
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. Certainly, all of
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takes a lot of energy and effort, so trips may be exhausting.
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, overseas flights take more than 10 hours and there can be transfers. To sum up, I personally suppose that travelling is
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experience
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, which can broaden
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the mind
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and help in
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the development
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of important skills.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • broadens horizons
  • cultural exposure
  • tolerance
  • self-reliance
  • overcoming challenges
  • language proficiency
  • sustainable tourism
  • environmental footprint
  • cultural homogenization
  • commercialization
  • responsible travel
  • global understanding
  • eco-friendly practices
  • accessible alternatives
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