Nowadays, the growing development of means of transportation has made traveling between countries easier than ever, creating enormous conditions for people going abroad for holidays to enjoy themselves. However, travelling to foreign country sometimes brings about some disadvantages for the travelers who are not well-prepared.
In this essay, I will present the benefits and drawbacks of having a holidays in a foreign country.
On the one hand, travelling overseas can benefit you in some aspects as follows:
Firstly, being in a different country can give you an exciting moment when seeing many historical places and spectacular monuments. This memory will leave a good impression on your mind afterwards. For instance: the gorgeous scenery and old age temples in Thailand has made me excited and impressed when seeing these places of interest.
Secondly, living in a foreign country and having their local dishes can give you a completely new experience in having their traditional food, which you have never tasted i your own country. In fact, being on the tour of Beijing, I had a chance of enjoying the dish of Fried Duck which has been the tastiest and softest meat I have ever tried so far.
Thirdly, staying abroad can help you understand traditional values and characteristics through joining their festivals and other cultural activities. For instance, taking part in the Watering Festival in Laos and Thailand might be a great joy for travelers to understand their unique customs in welcoming New year.
On the other hand, while having holidays in an exotic country, people can cope with some drawbacks as follows.
Firstly, language barrier is the most difficult problem for you to overcome, especially in a country which English is not popular. In reality, it is very difficult for tourists to read traffic signs and public billboards in some Arabic countries with a strange type of letters which is totally different from our Latin alphabet.
Secondly, in some cases, you will be got in trouble just in case of being sick without lots of money in your pocket. The cost of treatment will be much higher in your country, especially in case you had no medical insurance.
Thirdly, travelling abroad can cost you a lot of money. You must have a good preparation for your trip including : airfares, travelling and hotel costs and other expenses during your journey. A well-prepared plan can bring you some comforts during the journey to an exotic country.
In conclusion, going abroad can give you unforgettable memories about gorgeous land, familiar people, unique customs and delicious foods which you have never experienced before. However, to be satisfied with these enjoyment, you should have a good preparation for the budget, knowledge about the foreign country that you will visit.
