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.

It is considered that taking trips is beneficial by learning new cultures and improving useful skills. In spite of
this
, 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.
Initially
, it is well-known that people who frequently take a journey are often
all-round
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personalities. While
traveling
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tourists meet many new people, they learn other cultures which might be very different and unfamiliar from their own.
Thus
, by facing uncustomary crucially vital abilities like communication
skill
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and critical thinking are obtained.
Moreover
, by visiting other countries people are likely to develop language skills which are
also
essential in everyday life.
For instance
, in order to orientate in
unfamiliar
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city
traveler
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travelers
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often ask local dwellers, and in
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the knowledge of
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is required.
On the other hand
, 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
this
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
mind
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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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