Virtual connections are an essential part of everyday life, but finding the perfect digital escape can be a complex thing. The constant buzz of notifications and endless scrolling have become a part of our life and sometimes we continue doing the same even during our vacations, which are supposed to be the time for solace and serenity.
SchengenVisaInfo has compiled a list of some destinations where technology is restricted to some point, which can promise to be the ideal digital gateway for this year.
Greek Island of Hydra
There are no cars on this Greek island which remains reachable by foot all throughout the land, which makes it perfect for those who like going on walks to enjoy their time without having to suffer through the jammy traffic.
This place is characterised by elegant stone mansions, churches and little shops, narrow alleys, but most importantly by the lack of cars, which make donkey walking around more common.
Ulko-Tammio in Finland Is the First Phone-Free Tourist Island in the World
This island is located in the Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park and it is set to become the first country in the world that is encouraging holidaymakers to switch off their smart devices, and just enjoy nature.
The island of Ulko-Tammio, which is located off the coast of Hamina, will be a phone-free area this summer. We want to urge holidaymakers to switch off their smart devices and to stop and genuinely enjoy the islands.
The campaign intends to raise awareness among people to take a break from social media and enjoy their time not only while on the island but also during their everyday lives.
Psychologists say that summer holidays are a fantastic time to take a break from technology, but it does not mean that a digital cleanse cannot be possible throughout the whole year.
Of course, the digital fasting is voluntary and the island is covered by a functioning mobile network. This island is especially convenient to go on a ‘digital detox’ also because of the connection it has with the fauna and flora as it is home to rare birds and plants.
EU Countries to Start ‘Charging’ for Overtourism
Many European destinations that are well-known as tourist hot spots have decided to introduce some restrictions, as they battle overtourism. Tourists to Venice will have to pay a fee to visit the city in 2024, while other sites have imposed other restrictions such as limiting the number of daily visitors.
Such is the case with the Greek Acropolis, which will be allowed to receive a limited number of visitors per day, as the local authorities are trying to bring some peace back to these places. This situation makes it ideal for tourists to head to other destinations rather than the most popular ones.
