Will virtual travel replace real travel?
Submitted by Wanderlust AndiFor most of us, our desire to travel exceeds our budget. Can virtual reality replace the real thing? It would be pretty nice to paddle through a mangrove swamp or stroll along the Great Wall of China without having to negotiate time off work. Unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen any time soon. The smell of a tequila distillery or the fireworks at a local festival won't be coming to any headset. More importantly, real travel involves the excitement of uncertainty and the risk of the unknown -- and no electronic experience can replace that.
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