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

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to

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other countries means that it is no longer as important to actually

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to those nations. In my opinion, though

travel

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has its benefits,

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is largely true.

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, proponents of sightseeing often claim that real-life

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trumps virtual

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. Compare,

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, the recent Google Museum project which catalogues collections from famous museums in high-resolution photos available to anyone with

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access.

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is no doubt a positive development but it pales in comparison to the

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of walking through the Louvre and seeing the brushstrokes up close, going on a guided tour, and talking with other museum-goers.

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holds true for a variety of experiences that are enhanced by being physically present in the moment.

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there are good reasons to continue to

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on occasion, the

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allows people to access the majority of the

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remotely. The most salient example of

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is the ubiquity of YouTube for

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users around the world. A child from an impoverished background, who still has

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access, probably cannot

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to other countries but they can watch

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documentaries, vlogs, and archived television shows that show cultures around the world. The makers of these videos not only bring their

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but

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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

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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.