Who knows more? One who travels a lot, or the one who reads a lot?

@the_ruler (1442)
Turkey
August 1, 2008 2:32am CST
This question is being asked to many people over here and some serious discuissions are being made. After many years of seeing people talking about this issue when it comes to "discussion" topic, I just would like to know what you think about that. So, What's your own opinion? Do you think a person who travels a lot would know more than someone who reads a lot? What is the source of knowledge? Practical exercises or theorical? or.. just your answer to the topic question above:)
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@tutul0045 (2630)
• India
1 Aug 08
Hi, I believe reading and travelling is both going to give u experiance and knowledge. Well i travel a lot and its going to give u practical knowledge more. What people are like, what is life in general and how a human is going to react in differant situations. Reading will give u knowledge which is practical but differant sort of. Its going to teach u moral values. The wisdom to decide whats right and whats wrong. To do good things in life. So i believe both type of experiance is necessary. Cheers, Tutul
@alexigne (903)
• Philippines
1 Aug 08
nature - travel areas
Yes definitely, There are things that you can learn from books which you can't find while traveling, It is more knowledgeable to read and you will find some experiences from famous people's biography, history and personal experiences. But nothing can make you happy experiencing those happy moments they have felt before. Comparative to the two selection. More knowledge from reading and when you get bore, go and experience it outside the book. As it says that experience is our best teacher.
@lyzabelle (1668)
• Philippines
1 Aug 08
Reading is important. You can learn many things, know many places, learn about histories of countries and a lot more. But traveling is the best. You can actually be there in the place that you just read in the books. No one can beat the first hand experience.