Topic: ENTERTAINMENT

Title: Travelling brings more benefits than drawbacks.

Introduction

There are 195 countries in the world.

Travel to the different countries broadens your horizon.

Thesis statement:
Angle 1: Relaxation
Angle 2: Gain knowledge
Angle 3: Experience
Angle 4: Strengthen bonds with family and friends
Angle 5: Self improvement and self discovery
Angle 6: Dangerous
Angle 7: Not worthwhile
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Angle1: Relaxation

SM1: Release Stress

Eg: Rejuvenate, work so hard, need to enjoy fruits of their labour
http://www.articlealley.com/article_93793_29.html
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/71385

SM2: Cure sickness

Eg: Depression
http://www.everydayhealth.com/depression-specialist/depressed-at-home.aspx

Angle2: Gain knowledge

SM1: Culture and Religion

Eg: Examples of different cultures and religions in different countries
http://www.whereincity.com/guides/travel-guide/articles/benefittravel.php

SM2: Interesting places

Eg: Skyscrapers, historical buildings
http://www.helium.com/items/1336718-travel-experience-travel-eco-travel

Angle3: Experience

SM1: Adventure and discovery

Eg: different seasons, foods and activities
http://www.articlealley.com/article_93793_29.html

SM2: Meet new people

Eg: Networking, more new friends
http://www.sciaga.pl/tekst/80407-81-the_advantages_and_disadvantages_of_travelling

Angle4: Travelling with friends and family

SM1: Family
Eg: Strong bonds with each other and creates memories together, prevent generation gap,
no age limit, gather relatives from distant places.
http://www.maturita.cz/anglictina/traveling/htm

SM2: Friends
Eg: Strengthens friendship, understand each other better, and creates memories together.
http://www.articlealley.com/article_93793_29.html

Angle5: Self improvement and self discovery

SM1: Respect people and ourselves

Eg: Accept and respect other cultures in the world
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/71385

SM2: Gain Confidence

Eg: Improves problem-solving skills and communication skills
http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/106649/languages/tips_to_improve_your_fo
reign_language_skills.html

Angle6: Dangerous

SM1: Expose ourselves to crimes

Eg: Robbery, snatch theft, rape cases, pickpockets
http://www.maturita.cz/anglictina/traveling/htm

SM2: Expose to disease

Eg: H1N1, SARS, H5N1 (spreading diseases)
http://www.sciaga.pl/tekst/80407-81-the_advantages_and_disadvantages_of_travelling

Angle7: Not worth while

SM1: Cost of travelling is high

Eg: Air ticket, accommodation
http://www.sciaga.pl/tekst/80407-81-the_advantages_and_disadvantages_of_travelling

SM2: Long period of travelling leads to fatigue and escapism

Eg: too tired until the individual is unwilling to get back to his or her work
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escapism
Conclusion

Travelling is proven to
bring more benefits (The
first 5 angles-benefits of
travelling) as it outweighs
the other 2 disadvantages.

Travelling is definitely more than just entertainment.

The world is your oyster. Travel and tickle that oyster and you
will come back with pearls of wisdom lining your well-worn
walking boots. Do go for travelling and be prepared for abundant
surprises!