Some people would like to observe and learn from their real life by moving from place to place while other would rather settle down in their home town. Both of the positions have their advantages and disadvantages.
In my opinion, when people contact with different countries, they can have an exquisite taste about many experiences, cultures, communities which we may not observe and learn only staying in a particular country. For example, if we take a trip to Egypt, we can see Sphinx, Pyramids, and some unique sculptures. Those historic interests represent one extraordinary culture. People can find out how powerful human being is and realize those valuable spots cannot be replaced and each history cannot be recreated. However, traveling to a new place means that you should rebuild your new relationship. Moreover, one nation has their distinctive conventions and traditions. We may not get used to a new environment and which will probably contribute to some misunderstandings to a certain culture. Thus, complying again and again with one country’s customs is what a visitor must do. When people decide to stay at their sweet home town, they have more chances to discover some charming spots. I agree with that each country has some fascinating customs which needs people to discover meticulously. Furthermore when you travel all around, you must farewell with your family and friends. I think keeping in touch constantly with relatives is what a family member should do.
Some people may say they can find themselves’ drawback during experiencing in different cultures. I won’t disagree with this comment. Besides broadening our horizons when traveling, we may meet some obstacles, too. Like Odyssey in Homer’s epic Odysseus. Odyssey is an arrogant, egoist, shrewd person. He cannot perceive any failure when he is on his way home. After conquering Troy, he can return home safely but he irritates the sea god Poseidon. After hurting Poseidon’s son, his voyage lasts ten years. When he is almost surrenders to those obstacles, he dressed himself as a beggar. Dressing like a beggar doesn’t match his personality. So I think during the period of navigating home, he knows what he should change. The other example is that, in some European countries, the youths take a gap year as the way to prove they can dedicate to their society. For example, England Prince Harry popularized Africa as a Gap Year destination when he volunteered in South Africa in 2004. By experiencing inferior conditions country, people become mature. Nevertheless, going abroad is not the only way for people to know themselves’ drawbacks. If one person has the resolution to turn over a new leaf, he will regard one failure as a valuable lesson. He can definitely accept any kinds of judgments instead of being as stubborn as a mule. In addition, if you choose to take a trip by going abroad will absolutely cost you a lot of money. And I think this kind of grand tour is only accessed by some rich people. Why not just calm yourself down first, and have some introspection while staying in your hometown.
Last but not least, I agree with one remarkable Chinese philosopher, Zhuangzi says that the top state of minds is pursuing a state just like a nature. The nature is peaceful, tranquil, plentiful and joyful. People can realize this state by experiencing different countries which also includes staying their home town. By experiencing different culture, people find themselves complete. Instead of pursuing wealth and fame but absorbing different culture’s baptizing is the final goal when traveling around. So I understand that each person has a different way to fulfill his or her life. No matter in what kinds of circumstances, people should find their suitable way to be connected to the world. That means we should be open-minded. We know that this world changes in every minute. No only grabbing present time, memorizing past days, but also taking a broad view to the unpredictable future. How can we put these into practice? I think the only method is to experience surroundings attentively and receive different customs selflessly.
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