Although it is argued by some that mindful travellers value the culture and environment of the countries they tour, the majority of people believe that being a responsible visitor is unachievable. I completely agree with this opinion and think that being a responsible tourist is far more difficult than people assume.
First of all, I believe that being a responsible tourist is impossible because nowadays there are far too many travelers, and as a result, an increase in flights leads to air pollution and climate change. For example, when millions of people visit popular beaches and mountains for leisure, they often throw plastic bottles and rubbish into the sea, which turns into marine debris. Therefore, this has become a global issue, making it impossible to be a responsible tourist.
Secondly, when tourists visit other countries, local people often copy their dressing style and lifestyle, and as a result, they forget their own national traditions. In addition, it leads to a loss of cultural identity. For example, when foreign visitors from countries like South Korea or European nations travel to developing countries, local youth often imitate their modern and revealing fashion instead of wearing modest national clothes, which slowly destroys local traditions. Therefore, this negative cultural influence makes it impossible to be a responsible tourist.
To sum up, I strongly believe that being a responsible tourist is more difficult than people assume, because travel is not limited to a single country, as it equally harms the environment and local cultures around the world.