With people's living standard rapidly increasing, more and more people choose to travel home and abroad as a way of relaxation. Some people say they benefits more from traveling in their own country than traveling to foreign countries. However, I would prefer travelling to foreign countries, which, I think, will benefit me more than traveling in my own country.
Firstly, traveling to foreign countries will enlarge your knowledge and broaden your mind. In the foreign countries, you will experience a totally different culture. People you encounter with are more divergent compared with your own country. They can provide your more information than people of your country. When I traveled to U.S., I met some friendly and interesting local people who invited me to their home to have lunch. It was my first time to have a taste of real American sandwich. After dinner we talked a lot about all aspects of our life, such as iphone, pizza, Justin Biber and Brack Obama. When I came back and discuss with my friends about America, they said my opinions were more practical and sound found, which I believe thanks to the travel of America.
Secondly, traveling abroad can help you with your second language. Nowadays, a second language is so important in this global village. However, the study in our own country is far from enough. We need to practice them in the original environment so that we know how it is actually being spoken. Traveling abroad provide us this wonderful opportunity to get close to the native speakers and talk with them. I traveled to U.S. last summer. When I first tried to speak with local peopel, I was so nervous and worried about my grammar. But after some conversations, I got some confidence and corrected some mistakes of pronunciation that I never noticed back home. I found this travel really helpful with my English.
Thirdly, going out of country can develop your own independence. When travelling abroad you will encounter a lot of problems such different culture, language, money problem and so on. By solving these problems you can learn from them a lot experience and help you become more independent. During the time I travel in New York, I was lost when I tried to get to the nearest subway station. I checked up on map but it seemed to be not updated. I tried to find some significant building to help me to locate, but I got confused with the names. Though I asked a few people, they gave me several different answers and I didn't which to choose. Finally I got lucky to see a police officer and he pointed the right way to the nearest subway station, which is really close to where I was actually. I did learn to find the most reliable resource when I get into trouble.
In conclusion I benefit more from travelling to foreign countries than from traveling in my own country in aspects of broadening my mind, helping my second language and developing my independence. I hope I could travel abroad soon.
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