#escapethescreen

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Feeling overwhelmed by the constant buzz of notifications? Tired of the screen's blue glare? Dreaming of a place where you can truly disconnect, feel the warm embrace of nature, and immerse in rich traditions and culture? We've discovered the ultimate destination where you can get a REAL digital detox!

✨ Sal, Cabo Verde ✨

This hidden gem isn’t just another travel destination; it’s a holistic experience that reminds us of a world beyond our screens. Every grain of sand, the mesmerizing dance of the waves, and the heartwarming interactions with the locals promise profound rejuvenation.

Imagine walking along Sal’s serene beaches, feeling the rhythm of the ocean, and watching sunsets that don't just get captured in photos but also in your heart. Dive deep into Sal's unique wonders, from swimming with majestic sharks to bathing in therapeutic salt flats. Engage in local traditions that are pure expressions of joy, untainted by digital filters. Savor a cuisine that doesn't just tantalize your taste buds but also tells a story of its rich heritage. And end your day under a blanket of stars, offering a perspective that makes you question the very essence of our digitally obsessed lives.

One traveler described Sal as a "profound love affair", going beyond the typical tourist attractions and truly immersing in the soul of this paradise. Don't believe us? Read their heartwarming journey, how they found peace, rediscovered the joy of human connections, and even contemplated making this paradise their forever home!

Curious to know more? Dive deep into the wonders of Sal in our in-depth article: Discover Tranquility in Sal, Cabo Verde: The Ultimate Digital Detox Destination

Beyond just being a read, this piece is an invitation. An invitation to pause, reflect, and maybe plan your next adventure to this paradise. If there's ever a place that promises healing from the digital chaos of our daily lives, it’s Sal.

And hey, if you ever make it there, don’t forget to stargaze and think of us. We promise, amidst those twinkling lights, you'll find a piece of yourself that might have been overshadowed by the digital world.

Pack those bags, or maybe just dream from your cozy corners. Either way, Sal awaits!

Spending a day to track my technology use, it was quite concerning how often I utilized my time, simply scrolling through feeds or sending messages. Starting from the moment I woke up, I spent 15 minutes checking all my social media platforms. I did not even give myself a full chance to wake up before I checked my phone. What shocked me the most was that the only time I was completely technology free was the three-hour time block that I spent at practice. It was relieving to truly escape the screen and live in the moment, and made me want to spend more of my time without my face in front of a screen. 

After watching the interview with Sherry Turkle, I enhanced my awareness of friends using their phones when we are all together. It blew my mind how frequently all of us would be in a room or around the table with all of us constantly checking our phones, attempting to communicate with other people, even though our best friends were already there. With that being said, my experiment would be more friend focused. I would challenge myself and my friends to put away our phones whenever we are out to eat, watching a show or movie together, or in the car. If any of us spend more than five minutes on our phones during those times, we would have to put a dollar in a jar. I think this experiment would help us all to enjoy our time together more and there is some incentive to not check our phones. During my log, one of my friends harped on me for going on my phone right after we would begin a new show. The interview also made me realize during my log, how much I want to grab my phone and check it all the time. There truly is an obsession. Therefore, my experiment would also include physically putting my phone out of my reach, so it would not tempt me to even touch it. 

Logging my screen time made me aware of the loss of quality time I am spending with the people I care about most. It is typically a waste of my time to check what people are doing at most times of the day. I believe my experiment would be beneficial for us because we would be more genuine in our conversations and not as concerned with what people are doing.