People today often use the internet to learn about the culture of other countries. This means that it is not that important to travel to other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The fact that many people today use the
internet
to learn more about other countries means that it is no longer as important to actually
travel
to those nations. In my opinion, though
travel
has its benefits,
this
is largely true. Proponents of
travel
often claim that real-life
experience
trumps virtual
experience
. Compare,
for instance
, the recent Google Museum project which catalogues collections from famous museums in high-resolution photos available to anyone with
internet
access.
This
is no doubt a positive development but it pales in comparison to the
experience
of walking through the Louvre and seeing the brushstrokes up close, going on a guided tour, and talking with other museum-goers.
This
holds true for a variety of experiences that are enhanced by being physically present in the moment.
Although
there are good reasons to continue to
travel
on occasion, the
internet
allows people to access the majority of the
experience
remotely. The most salient example of
this
is the ubiquity of YouTube for
internet
users around the world. A child from an impoverished background, who still has
internet
access, probably cannot
travel
to other countries but they can watch
travel
documentaries, vlogs, and archived television shows that show cultures around the world. The makers of these videos not only bring their
experience
but
also
aggregate the most noteworthy events and individuals that even the most adventurous traveller would have difficulty finding the time to locate. To conclude, travelling still plays a role in life but the
internet
has largely replaced its primary importance in life. There will come a time when the virtual world too fully overcomes the physical but for the moment it is still beneficial.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • cultural immersion
  • virtual tours
  • biases
  • authenticity
  • cuisine
  • perpetuate
  • sustainable tourism
  • misinterpretations
  • personal relationships
  • language acquisition
  • social media platforms
  • information accessibility
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