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The author thinks that traveling has changed for the better in the past 20 or 30 years.
The author thinks that traveling has changed for the better in the past 20 or 30 years.
False
The author used to communicate with their family through video calls when they were traveling 20 years ago.
The author used to communicate with their family through video calls when they were traveling 20 years ago.
False
The author thinks that social media has made traveling more exciting and adventurous.
The author thinks that social media has made traveling more exciting and adventurous.
False
The author was 18 years old when they left home to see the world for the first time.
The author was 18 years old when they left home to see the world for the first time.
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The author prefers to see photos of people when they are away from the country.
The author prefers to see photos of people when they are away from the country.
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When the author traveled, they could only communicate with their family through phone calls and letters.
When the author traveled, they could only communicate with their family through phone calls and letters.
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The author believes that social media has made travel more enjoyable and exciting.
The author believes that social media has made travel more enjoyable and exciting.
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The author was scared to travel when they were 18 years old.
The author was scared to travel when they were 18 years old.
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International phone calls were cheap when the author traveled.
International phone calls were cheap when the author traveled.
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The author thinks that travelers should be more focused on their social media presence.
The author thinks that travelers should be more focused on their social media presence.
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The author traveled when they were 20 years old.
The author traveled when they were 20 years old.
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The author thinks that social media has made travel more convenient.
The author thinks that social media has made travel more convenient.
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The author used to send emails to their family when they were traveling.
The author used to send emails to their family when they were traveling.
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The author thinks that it is better to travel without social media.
The author thinks that it is better to travel without social media.
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Study Notes
Traveling Then vs. Now
- 20-30 years ago, traveling was a bigger deal due to limited communication options.
- International phone calls were expensive, and letters were a cheaper but slower alternative (taking a week or two to arrive).
The Author's Travel Experience
- The author left home at 18 and felt scared because of the distance and limited communication with family.
- The author had to rely on phone calls or letters to stay in touch with loved ones.
The Impact of Social Media on Travel
- With social media, travelers can now easily tag people, upload photos, chat online, and make video calls.
- Despite the convenience, the author believes social media has taken away the adventure and freedom of travel.
- The author argues that not being in contact with family and friends while traveling was part of the excitement and freedom.
The Author's Preference
- The author prefers not to see photos of travelers while they are away, as they should be enjoying their freedom and experience rather than being on their devices.
Traveling Then vs. Now
- 20-30 years ago, traveling was a bigger deal due to limited communication options.
- International phone calls were expensive, and letters were a cheaper but slower alternative (taking a week or two to arrive).
The Author's Travel Experience
- The author left home at 18 and felt scared because of the distance and limited communication with family.
- The author had to rely on phone calls or letters to stay in touch with loved ones.
The Impact of Social Media on Travel
- With social media, travelers can now easily tag people, upload photos, chat online, and make video calls.
- Despite the convenience, the author believes social media has taken away the adventure and freedom of travel.
- The author argues that not being in contact with family and friends while traveling was part of the excitement and freedom.
The Author's Preference
- The author prefers not to see photos of travelers while they are away, as they should be enjoying their freedom and experience rather than being on their devices.
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Description
Compare traveling 20-30 years ago to now, highlighting the challenges of limited communication options. The author shares their personal experience of feeling scared and disconnected from family.
