Go ahead and leave your phone at home for your next vacation. Researchers from two British universities found study participants who traveled and cut back on using their phone, laptops, and tablets at first experienced anxiety, frustration and withdrawal symptoms. But, most ended up showing signs of acceptance, enjoyment, and even liberation later on, and learned more about sights, places, and beaches because they were forced to talk to more people, especially locals. Lead study author Dr. Enjie Cai adds, “In the current ever-connected world, people are used to constant information access and various services provided by different applications. However, many people are getting tired of constant connections through tech and there is a growing trend for digital-free tourism.”
'Digital detox' holidays where you ditch your phone let you enjoy your trip MORE 'because you won't be bombarded by notifications' https://t.co/qZxFAcmTLS
— Daily Mail (@DailyMail) August 14, 2019
