Reality always trumps online knowledge

Every time I tell someone I'm a journalist, they ask the same question, "Do you travel a lot?" My answer is always "Yes. As a national news reporter, I travel a lot nationwide, even though the internet and social media mean everything is accessible online."

"Why bother then?" they ask."Why bother enduring potential traffic difficulties, the fatigue of being swayed in cars and sometimes working overtime when you could be nice and comfortable in the office?"

Well, I guess it's because no second-hand information culled from the internet can equal the reality; but most of all, traveling can help maintain one's curiosity, which is an essential trait for a journalist.