Holidaying at home or abroad

Which do you prefer? Here are a couple of great answers from Marsya and Mohammad

"Nowadays, travelling is easier than some years ago. Some people prefer to travel in their own country. Meanwhile, some people prefer to travel abroad. There are advantages to both.

First of all, a holiday in your country gives you the opportunity to know in depth about your country’s history and origins. Travelling in your own country is usually cheaper than going abroad. You can also bring a whole group of friends or family as it does not cost too much money. Finally, because you speak the local language, you will be less stressed and able to completely enjoy your vacation.

On the other hand, travelling abroad allows you to get to know traditions and customs different from yours. This may turn out to be a fascinating and captivating experience. Travelling abroad also allows us to practice other languages, which might be useful for education.

In conclusion, I think that people should travel abroad from time to time, but also visit their own country to appreciate the traditions and the customs." (Marsya, Year 10 ESL)

"Holidays are exceptionally fun, especially when you go outside the country with your friends and family. There are many ways to enjoy your stay in and out of your country. However, there are also disadvantages of staying or travelling.

Firstly, traveling within your country is cheaper and easier than going abroad. Furthermore, you don’t need to carry around unnecessary itsm such as your passport and heavy luggage. Also, traveling within your country helps develop your knowledge about your own culture and landmarks. In addition, you can take a large number of people to travel within your country with you because it costs less.

On the other hand, travelling abroad can cost a lot of money and can take a long time and could be a terrifying experience for some people if you go by a plane, boat or a train. Secondly, it would be difficult to travel to some countries as you will need a passport and might need a visa. You might also get lost in the country you travel to as you know nothing about it’s landmarks.

In conclusion, travelling abroad is more fun even though it cost more and takes more time and effort but sure it will be worth the experience." (Mohammad, Year 10 ESL)