International travel sometimes makes people prejudiced rather than broad minded. What may be the reasons for this? What can people do to improve their understanding of the countries they visit?

In our globally interconnected world, there have been many false assumptions and misconceptions by tourists or foreign visitors that make them more narrow-minded and unaware of what they might encounter at their destination. This essay will explore the reasons and possible solutions to this rising issue. There can be several answers to why people have misleading ideas about the countries they visit. To begin with, the media plays a major role in spreading rumors and manipulating truths about certain cultures and traditions, especially minorities. Another significant reason is getting influenced by a previous experience that does not necessarily reflect the truth of that destination. For example, if a European tourist visits only the countryside of the United States he or she will develop a misconception about the country and falsely associate it with old civilizations. Although it is easy to spread false information that makes people prejudiced, it takes minimal effort to correct those misconceptions and properly educate yourself about the countries you visit. With the wide availability of the Internet, it is easy to research the location you are planning to visit. Authentic sources are readily available at the snap of our fingers. Even better, the ideal way to learn about a country is through its people, asking a native or resident of the place is a great way to avoid fake information. Millions of people around the world visit foreign countries with inaccurate ideas of what to expect and false assumptions about their destinations. As a society, we need to better educate ourselves and broaden our perspectives.