This sounds like just what we need (please) 🙏
How long do you think you could go without your phone?
A small group of participants were sent on technology-free travels in a bid to understand their reaction when disconnected from the online world. ‘However, many people are increasingly getting tired of constant connections through technologies and there is a growing trend for digital-free tourism, so it is helpful to see the emotional journey that these travellers are experiencing.’
‘Our participants reported that they not only engaged more with other travellers and locals during their disconnected travels, but that they also spent more time with their travel companions,’ Dr Cai continued.‘We found that some participants embraced and enjoyed the disconnected experience straightaway or after struggling initially, while for others it took a little bit longer to accept the disconnected experience.
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