Comments on: Unplugging While Traveling

By: Zoe Zolbrod

Zoe Zolbrod — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:14:37 +0000

I like the idea of studying this. I also traveled in Vietnam in the early 90s, and because my formative traveling was done then, my view of unplugged travel is hugely romantic and nostalgic, and I’m committed to it. In fact, I pretend I can’t be reached as much as possible. I just refused to check email when I was gone for a handful of days, and yes, there were a couple messages in my in-box that made my heart race guiltily upon my return. At the very least, I thought, I should have advertised my inaccessibility on every social networking site I belong to, as I had already done for my work contacts. But really, in my life at least, very little needs to be done RIGHT THEN. It’s an illusion. ANd I like the way my mind works when I’m offline.

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By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:05:32 +0000

There should be a field of study on this topic (disconnecting in a plugged-in world). The other day, I made a rule to leave my iPhone charging in the office overnight, instead of on my bedstand. Alert! Just because we have the technology available, doesn’t mean it needs to dictate our doings. We, the people, should still be in charge. I applaud this post, wholeheartedly, and welcome more discussions on the topic.

By: Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:31:24 +0000

I’m glad one of us can unplug but the life of a digital nomad makes it hard for me…

By: Beth Whitman

Beth Whitman — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:09:43 +0000

@ Carolina – have a great trip and let us know how the unplugging goes!

@ Cheap Travelers – sounds heavenly!

@ Geogypsy – don’t doooo iiiiiittt

@ Donna – hire an assistant for your email – you won’t regret it