To feel sth

[tulipflower]

My student made the following sentence. She didn't know how to say the second part: She meant 'closely'(I added as it is the Persian equivalent of the word she meant.).

I have seen the north ploe on TV but I'd like to go there and 'see it closely'.


I wonder if 'closely' makes sense here or I can say 'feel it' or 'experience it' instead of 'see it closely'.

 

[Barque]

I have seen the north ploe on TV but I'd like to go there and 'see it closely'.

I've only seen the North Pole on TV. I'd like to go and see it in person.
"In person" means "actually present".

Another option: I've only seen the North Pole on TV. I'd like to go there and experience it for myself.

I understand what she means by "closely" but in English it suggests you want to analyse it and examine it in detail. If you just want to say you want to experience it personally/in real life, use "in person".

 

[jutfrank]

I'd use 'for real' there.

... I'd like to go and see it for real.

 

[Tarheel]

Sticking close to the original, say: "I've seen the North Pole on TV, but I'd like to go there and see it up close."

I'm sure she'll change her mind about that.