ramirez.caleb•1mo agoProlific Poster

Ditching my laptop at dinner changed how I experience places.

I used to bring my laptop everywhere, even to dinner. A few weeks ago, I left it in my room one night. I ended up having a great chat with locals instead of working. My stress dropped and I enjoyed the evening more. What tips do you have for unplugging while traveling?

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williamprice27d ago

My own rule is to leave the phone in the hotel safe after 6 PM. It's amazing how much you notice when you can't just look up the answer to every random thought. I still catch myself reaching for a pocket that's empty.

jennifern651mo ago

Seriously! I used to be the same way, always hunched over my screen in cafes. Felt like I was just moving my office to new places. Once I stopped, I noticed the little stuff way more, like how a place actually smells or the background music. It makes the whole trip stick in your mind better, not just in your camera roll.

wilson.jenny1mo ago

Honestly, after ditching my phone too, I started remembering trips by smells and sounds instead of just screenshots.