Good news for those who are looking for a break from our incessant “information overload”: tour company, Intrepid Travel, has just come up with four new itineraries aptly named Digital Detox Tours!
Designed to help you unplug–in a fun way–these 7-10 day, small group trips focus on local interactions in exciting destinations like Thailand, Morocco, India and Ecuador. Included are immersive activities like homestays and hilltribe visits. Can you think of a better excuse to ditch your digital device?
Imagine…navigating your way through the souqs of Marrakesh (sans a map), sipping mint tea in Fes with the locals (without the pressure of taking that “perfect selfie”), or savoring a sunset over Moulay Idriss (with your eyes rather than through the lens of that smart phone)? I don’t know about you, but I can! And doesn’t it sound simply divine?
Feel the freedom that comes from unplugging for a brief time. Forget about Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Immersing yourself in one of these authentic regional experiences will go a long way in easing any separation anxiety that could possibly arise. Munch on tasty street snacks in Bangkok, befriend an elephant in Chiang Mai, learn the art of cooking Thai curry or choose to spend an evening with an ethnic hilltribe. The world is your oyster!
Not sure you can do it? Intrepid will be there all the way! And if it helps, they’ll offer you the option to sign a pledge of commitment to the Digital Detox challenge for a full week without Internet, cell phones, laptops and cameras.
I’m ready! How about you?