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Humans are born to travel and travel should be part of our lives. Travel restrictions during COVID-19 left people feeling trapped and restless which proves that travel isn’t just a luxury, but is embedded in our genes.

Travel is part of what makes us human. It fuels our curiosity, helps us see the world and ourselves differently, strengthens our emotional well‑being, and reminds us how connected we are to each other and the planet.

One enlightening fact:

After the 9/11 attack, people thought that travel would go down. However in 2017, a record of four billion passengers travelled.

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Kylie Arissa Yeexin Lerraine Koh Maegan Tan

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Kylie Arissa Yeexin Lerraine Koh Maegan Tan

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From the article, an enlightening fact I learnt that the number of tourists visiting certain European countries in a year, such as Greece and Italy, are higher than the number of residents staying in these countries, which is a sign of overtourism.

The article was written about how over-tourism affects the lives of residents living in countries frequented by travellers. I cite an incident that occured due to over-tourism. According to the article, workers at the Louvre went on strike due to the museum being drastically impacted by the effects of over-tourism, as hundreds of tourists lined up for hours in the hot sun waiting to enter the building.

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Lerraine Neo, Anushiya, Yu Xuan, Varshiny, Faiqah

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Lerraine Neo, Anushiya, Yu Xuan, Varshiny, Faiqah

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After being cooped up at home during COVID, the concept of small group travel in remote locations became way more appealing, compared to visiting over-touristed locations. After the sinking of the submarine, nobody want to join small group travel in remote locations.

With perceived danger turned into real tragedy, do travelers still want an adrenaline rush on vacation? Or will they decide not to go? Will activities such as open-sea shark diving, see a downturn in bookings?

Good vocabulary:

Imploded

Intangible

Paramount

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the issue found in the article is that the number of tourist outnumbers the population of the country. Some causes are cheap flights, social media advertising, the ease of travel planning and a strong economic outlook. This has caused severe impacts on the countries. For example, Greece, which saw nearly four times as many tourists as its own population last year, has struggled with a strain of water, housing, and energy. This is especially prominent on popular islands such as Santorini. Hence, some of these governments tries to regulate tourist flows by cracking down on overnight stays or imposing taxes. In Barcelona, the water gun has become a symbol of the cities anti-tourism movement after marching protests have spritzed unsuspecting tourist while carrying signs saying: “One more tourist, one less resident!”

1) spritzed

2) prominent

3) proliferation

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Tessa, Rena, Elin, Chloee, Nabilah, Elfira

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Tessa, Rena, Elin, Chloee, Nabilah, Elfira

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Key points: Although travelling may be challenging to plan, it comes with many benefits. For example, it is educational and we can learn about cultures of people from other countries. Travel entails wishful thinking, demanding a leap of faith and imagination to board a plane for some faraway land, hoping for a taste of the ineffable.

Enlightening fact: Travel is not a rational activity.

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The author argues that travel is a human essential not in the same way as hospitals or supermarkets, but as emotional and spiritual nourishment like books or hugs. Travel satisfies our deep-rooted need to explore, connect, and experience the unknown. It brings joy, surprise, and growth, even though it may not be practical or logical. Humans have always been travelers, from ancient nomads to modern tourists, and this desire to move is part of our nature. Even during the pandemic, when movement is restricted, the longing for travel remains strong, proving that it’s more than a luxury it’s essential for the soul.

Enlightening fact: "For most of the time our species has existed, we’ve lived as nomadic hunter-gatherers moving about in small bands."

Good vocab: sedentary, frisson, bullish

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Baily, Charlotte, Shing Shuen, Shruthika

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Baily, Charlotte, Shing Shuen, Shruthika

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Key Points:

The author encourages thoughtful travel that supports local communities

Travel is part of who we are and it feeds our minds and helps us grow

It gives us fresh perspective and helps us break free from routine

Enlightening Fact:
after the 9/11 attack, travel was expected to decrease but it increased instead

Vocab:

Wanderlust

Incarnate

Succinctly

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The article talks about how the pandemic disrupted travel plans for many people worldwide, and this disruption caused unsettling feelings among avid travelers who long for an outlet to destress and explore the world. The article also talks about how travel is an essential business for a country's economy and a lack of tourist can lead to negative impacts on the industry. Although travelling allows people to experience rich cultures and delicious food, they should also be mindful while travelling. A way to overcome that is to travel in off seasons or visit places that are less known. All in all, travel is an essential human activity that is proven to be beneficial.

Enlightening fact: Travel is in our genes. For most of the time our species has existed, we’ve lived as nomadic hunter-gatherers moving about in small bands of 150 or fewer people. This nomadic life was no accident. It was useful. Moving to a neighbouring band is always an option to avoid brewing conflict or just for a change in social scenery.

vocab: frisson - a sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear; a thrill.

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1. Summarize the key points of the chosen article and share one enlightening fact from the article.