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Hotels, resorts, and even entire islands are designating phone-free zones to help travelers disconnect, offering unplugged getaways as a way to reset our relationship with technology, with experts like Catherine Price endorsing the approach.
Ulko-Tammio, an uninhabited island in Finland, has become the world's first phone-free tourist destination. Visitors are encouraged to unplug and enjoy nature with all their senses. The digital fasting is voluntary, and phone service is available across the island if needed. Spending time in nature without technology has been found to be beneficial for mental health, reducing negative rumination and boosting moods. The island offers visitors an escape into pristine nature, with rocky shorelines, hiking trails, and rare birds and plants to see.
Comedian Dave Chappelle used the phone-free service Yondr at his recent San Francisco show, ensuring that no videos of the performance would emerge on social media. Chappelle discussed themes of homelessness in the city and touched on controversies surrounding his jokes about transgender individuals. He recanted his promise to stop telling transgender jokes, joking that it only applied to televised sets.