Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, but other people think that it is necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen on TV and the Internet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Seeing is believing, Despite the availability of alternative sources of information on various forms of modern media. I do not think that the role of the authentic personal experience that tourists can gain over the course of their overseas journey is replaceable in the formation of their world cognition. First and foremost, the tangible feelings in an alien environment are beyond what digital inputs can offer. It is true that the exotic culinary delights might be described vividly in online articles

along with

delicate photos as illustrations , the videos that capture diners' facial expressions, or how the local saline is prepared and served is common in documentaries.

However

, none of them actually stimulates readers' or audiences' taste buds or nasal passages.

Instead

, sitting in a local restaurant with diverse choices on the menu, travellers can genuinely taste and smell the local delicacies in person rather than ‘enjoying' them passively based on pure imagination.

Moreover

, a real tour enables individuals to gather first-hand data from their own angles. Objective as they may be, the digital images of the artefacts or artworks displayed on the screen are captured

according to

the professional opinions or personal preferences of directors and photographers.

By contrast

, visitors can adjust their distance freely to appreciate the exhibits in museums and art galleries and seek answers to their curiosity about the myths and legends by chatting with locals from all walks of life face to face

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or immersing themselves in traditional rituals or festivals. Opponents,

however

, may question the cost efficiency of

this

approach. Modern media are considered a time-efficient and money-saving channel for people to know the world. Compared to a large amount of time spent on aeroplanes, trains, or coaches travelling between destinations and the cost of fare, accommodation, and sightseeing services, typing keywords on the Internet search engines, clicking and scrolling the mouse to surf online, or watching TV programmes or documentaries is a more affordable means to ordinary people, particular the lower-income ones with limited budget, to get instant access to the explanation and description of history and customs of another ethnic group without even leaving home.

Besides

, cyber and telecommunication technologies enlarge the sources of information regarding foreign cultures. The broadened social circle by social media,

for instance

. enables individuals to shape an in-depth understanding of distinct life habits,

such

as rituals and taboos. from the video clips, photos, or comments posted by friends met online and even the unknown users and celebrities that they follow. Let alone the two-way interaction to research the perplexing and sensitive social issues via video calls. In

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nutshell, I have to admit that it is no longer an ordeal for contemporary people to explore the world thanks to breakthroughs in information technology:

Nevertheless

, it is more appropriate to deem

this

new option as assistance or extra support to help tourists better prepare for what they will encounter during their expeditions abroad in that their authentic travelling experience is incomparable.