Never before was travelling to foreign countries so convenient andpopular as in this century. This phenomenon is partially attributed toimproved technology and cheap flight tickets. Facing this travel frenzy,some are concerned that it will bring about too many side effectswhilst others insist that is should be supported and maintained.
Admittedly, cross-border travel has more downsides than one. Firstly,the carbon dioxide planes emitted is reported to be disproportionatelymore than that emitted by other transportation means. The carbon dioxidewill lead to ozone layer thinning and thereby increase the probabilityof people contracting skin cancer. Moreover, being easier and moreconvenient to travel among countries means that some criminals couldflee to other countries after committing hideous crimes. This will pose athreat to local security and community stability.
However, the downsides cannot overshadow its upsides. For starters,travelling around the world with more ease could expand individuals’horizons and stimulate their love of life and they will be moreproductive at work in the future. Moreover, companies could visitforeign markets more conveniently than before and as a result, theycould locate potential target market and sell goods there or buymaterials from there if the price is competitive enough. If a companycould flourish this way, employees will benefit and the society in whichcompanies are operating will be more stable and harmonious. Last butnot least, if more and more people are afforded opportunities to go toother countries, there will be less misunderstanding and more respectamong countries. All these will contribute to a diverse but harmoniousculture.
To sum up, despite the numerous drawbacks mentioned above, travelling toother countries with more convenience and ease is, by and large, apositive development.
