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Me and my friends would be interested in visiting the Thailand night market shown in the video to immerse ourselves in Thai culture and foster closer relationships through shared experiences. Night markets are appealing due to the cultural items sold, like Thai silk and batik art, which allow tourists to directly experience foreign culture. Some countries are more attractive to tourists than others because of amenities that draw large crowds, while less developed countries cannot invest as much in amenities or host large events due to economic priorities. Travelling changes people's beliefs by broadening their views and understanding of other cultures as they immerse themselves in unfamiliar environments and adapt, ultimately contributing to greater cross-cultural understanding.

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Me and my friends would be interested in visiting the Thailand night market shown in the video to immerse ourselves in Thai culture and foster closer relationships through shared experiences. Night markets are appealing due to the cultural items sold, like Thai silk and batik art, which allow tourists to directly experience foreign culture. Some countries are more attractive to tourists than others because of amenities that draw large crowds, while less developed countries cannot invest as much in amenities or host large events due to economic priorities. Travelling changes people's beliefs by broadening their views and understanding of other cultures as they immerse themselves in unfamiliar environments and adapt, ultimately contributing to greater cross-cultural understanding.

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1.

Would you and your friends be interested in visiting the place shown in the
video? Why or why not?

RESPONSE) Me and my friends would most likely be interested in visiting the


Thailand night market shown in the video because it is a great way for us to
immerse ourselves in Thai culture and also foster closer relationships through the
memories we make in a foreign country. What makes the night market so special
is the flamboyant local thai items sold there, some of the many featured in the
video are the thai silk and the batik art paintings. In my opinion these cultural
items featured in the night markets is what makes it the most appealing to me. As
a tourist visiting a foreign place, the best way for me to learn about the foreign
Thai culture is by seeing the items first-hand.

2. Why are some countries more attractive to tourists than others?

In my opinion, some countries are more attractive to tourists than others because
of their availability of amenities. Although there are some tourists who prefer
tourist destinations which are more niche and unpopular tourist destinations, the
masses usually follow the crowd and visit the most popular places across the
world. But the root of all the popularity and their success is the attractions and
amenities which reel the tourists in. For example, annually more than 13 million
tourists come to Singapore due to the unique attractions it has to offer to them,
some of which are Sentosa Island and Gardens By the Bay. On the international
front millions of tourists travel to Europe and America to partake in some of the
most popular international events that take place. These special events in some
countries play a pivotal role in attracting tourists to a destination as it offers them
unique experiences and opportunities to immerse themselves in, especially that
of a foreign country. However, the luxury of having attractive amenities and
having stakeholders hosting special events in the country is not available for all
countries. Some of the less developed countries around the world don’t get the
luxury to invest in amenities to draw in tourists as their main focus is on building
the country’s economy instead. Likewise, international stakeholders are unlikely to
invest in these less developed countries because it’s unlikely that they can make
profits while hosting events there. Although there have been efforts made by
international non profit organisations to improve the conditions, these countries
continue to remain in the shadows of Europe and America. Hence, for now at
least, some countries are more attractive to tourists than others.
3. How do you think travelling changes people’s beliefs and perspectives of other
cultures?

In my point of view, I think that travelling changes people’s beliefs and


perspectives by broadening their views of different cultures and backgrounds. In
other words, the physical experience of visiting a place and experiencing how it’s
like to live and stay there shapes the person’s way of thinking and recognising the
place. As travellers, immersing themselves in different cultures and traditions
helps them to gain a deeper understanding for their culture while also embracing
the diversity all around them. Furthermore, travelling often leads to personal
growth and transformation as individuals confront their comfort zones and
navigate unfamiliar environments. By stepping outside of familiar surroundings,
travellers are forced to adapt, communicate effectively and navigate, learning to
be independent. These experiences not only broaden their views but also cultivate
a sense of global citizenship, emphasising interconnectedness and shared
humanity across the world. As a result, travellers return home with expanded
worldviews, enriched by the richness and complexity of the diverse cultures they
have encountered, ultimately contributing to greater cross-cultural understanding
and harmony on a global scale, hence shaping their beliefs and perspectives to
the cultures of others

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