In the modern era, travelling overseas has become much more accessible and economical for individuals. While I acknowledge that this trend has some drawbacks, I still believe that this is generally a positive trend.
Admittedly, taking international trips has a small number of negative sides. Regarding the first disadvantage, airplanes are one of the most polluting modes of transport that release a lot of CO2 emissions into the air. With cheaper flights, the more flights taken to meet the demand of customers, the more CO2 emissions increase. In the long term, this trend can negatively affect the environment, which in turn leads to climate change resulting in severe disasters and sea level rise. Nevertheless, I think that this problem can be alleviated if the authorities impose some strict laws on carbon taxation, so that those airlines will have to find the most efficient way to reduce CO2 emissions and the government can use this taxation to invest in the environment.
However, I think that the benefits are much greater – especially in terms of culture, economics, and personal development. While travelling to other countries, visitors can learn about diverse cultures, ranging from language, history, religion to their cuisine with a direct approach. This works because people can see with their own eyes; therefore, they can gain a deeper understanding rather than reading in books. As a result, travellers may reduce prejudice against foreigners and get to know each other better, which is the key factor leading to worldwide peace. Another benefit is that exploring other nations can positively enhance self-confidence, independence as well as problem-solving skills for young people. Specifically, they learn communication skills through talking to people who do not speak the same language. In the long term, those skills will become a fundamental foundation for their careers, especially for those who work in multinational companies.
In conclusion, notwithstanding some environmental downsides of travelling abroad, I still believe that this trend is a positive trend due to its beneficial impacts on individuals and society.