1) You never truly find out about a culture unless you challenge its uncomfortable truths. 2) Every traveler will come up against ethical dilemmas about tourism’s impact, should we ignore them for the sake of adventure? 3) Some people only travel to get away from their problems, but is that really a healthy way to cope? 4) Not everyone is up for experiencing the less glamorous, difficult sides of travel, is traveling only for the privileged? 5) When you look back on your trips, do you remember the sights or the environmental damage left behind? 6) True travel means learning to switch off from technology, but is disconnecting a privilege, not a right? 7) Travelers often need to brush up on local customs, but should locals have to adapt to tourists instead? 8) Many plan to get around to sustainable travel, but is it just an excuse not to act now?

C1.2 Controversial opinions about traveling

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