{"id":11191,"date":"2019-09-02T14:21:20","date_gmt":"2019-09-02T14:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/?p=11191"},"modified":"2019-09-02T14:21:20","modified_gmt":"2019-09-02T14:21:20","slug":"7-ways-to-stay-present-while-traveling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/7-ways-to-stay-present-while-traveling\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Stop Wasting Travel Time on your Phone and Be More Present"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Like. Comment. Share.<\/em> We\u2019re inundated with notifications and virtual interactions around the clock \u2014 and \u2018round the globe, too. A heavy emphasis is placed on capturing memories, but what if that very focus is detracting from the actual act of creating<\/em> them? Without proper engagement in the present, our memories cease to embody the true depth of our senses and surroundings. What\u2019s left behind other than a social stamp of approval from glittery beach shots and filter-induced FOMO? Not much. And that\u2019s not right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You miss a lot when you\u2019re checked out in virtual la la land.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A study by Expedia<\/a> revealed that American travelers spend an average of three hours per day on social media during vacation. That\u2019s a lot of missed time that could have been spent talking to new people, wading through blue waters, or feeling the sand between your toes. You can certainly check in online, but don\u2019t completely check out from reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you were busy scrolling through your feed in that coffee shop, you might have missed the opportunity to talk to the local man who knows all of the town\u2019s best-kept secrets \u2014 or at least the off-grid bakery that doesn’t show up on Google maps. It\u2019s easy to get wrapped up in crafting a killer caption or getting the right saturation balance on your photo, and there\u2019s nothing wrong with spending some<\/em> time doing this, but alas, balance is key. So let’s find it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get the most out of travel, we need to slow it down a little. Especially in the craziness of technology-laden 2019. Engaging in the stillness of observation allows us to zoom into the finer details: nuances in other lifestyles, sensory details, and every little sound that crosses your eardrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how to lessen the magnetized pull of your devices and engage in the present:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Practice stillness on public transportation (or anywhere)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Public transportation should be a study of the human race. Here we are, crammed into an underground tube or a musty city bus with nothing but each other and whatever scenery might cross our view. It\u2019s incredibly fascinating. Where\u2019s that guy going? What\u2019s that woman\u2019s day like? Did she grow up here?<\/em> The questions to be asked are endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I used to spend my planes, trains, and busses with my head down focused on my phone, until I realized how entertaining and rewarding observation could be. There\u2019s nothing better than watching a landscape unfurl from the window of a train car or around a fast curve in the road. Practice observing your surroundings and see what pops up. Pro tip: Add some quality tunes for a truly introspective experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Just leave your phone behind sometimes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During travels in Brazil, I began leaving my phone behind in my hostel lockers. I\u2019d spend full days at the beach without a single care or worry about having valuables on me. It was unadulterated bliss<\/em>. You can forget about time and the rest of the world for a while and fully take in what\u2019s right in front of you. Taking a walk with nothing to keep track of can be incredibly liberating, making you realize how seldom we walk around completely empty handed. Who needs to tell the time anyway? Just try it: you\u2019d be surprised at how much you end up loving it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Get an observation journal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Contrary to modern day belief, not every meal has to be documented via social media. If I get the urge to grab my phone to snap a shot that probably doesn\u2019t <\/em>need to be taken, I\u2019ll channel that energy into recording the moment with my handwriting instead. Getting a small journal to record observations is a formidable way to stay present and record all of the little things, like the warm smell of a restaurant or transforming sherbet shades of the sunset. Having tangible ink on paper is rewarding, and will help you recall the vibrant details for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Send some postcards instead of only text messages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Phones make it mega easy to check in with friends and family, and it\u2019s a fabulous ability that we have, but there\u2019s something undeniably special about a handwritten postcard. Pick up a cheap one, sit somewhere in public, and write about exactly what\u2019s going on in that very moment. It definitely means more than a quick hey I\u2019m still alive over here<\/em> text, and will certainly be appreciated by whoever receives it. There\u2019s nothing wrong with keeping one for yourself, too!
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Pro tip:<\/strong> parents love them. Send Mom & Dad a postcard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Engage in more conversations with strangers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When did this become seemingly taboo? Take a cue from children: they\u2019ll ask anyone practically anything out of pure and undying curiosity. As we grow older, we become less likely to ask questions in the spur of the moment, holding back in many situations. Next time you have a curious thought, try reaching out about it. I\u2019ve made a handful of friends from spur of the moment conversations that started in less common places (talking about you, Ecuadorian pizza shop) and many of them have become my close friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Rely on people more often, not just apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Between Google Maps, translators, currency exchange, and Yelp, all of the information we could ever need (and so much more) can be found on our phones. Instead of asking for directions from a local, our worldwide data tells us where to go. Instead of wandering the streets to see where the most people are grabbing coffee, we open up Yelp and look for the highest ratings. It\u2019s great to have these conveniences, but try shaking it up sometime by relying on your earth neighbors for a little bit of help. All of the true hidden gems that I\u2019ve found on my travels have come from aimless wandering or word of mouth, whether from locals or other travelers. After all, they\u2019re hidden, right? No Google Maps, no problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Recognize that not everything needs to be photographed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ever since we evolved from limited shots on a disposable camera to bottomless iPhone camera rolls, the value of a single shot has diminished. And it makes sense: add more availability, more storage, and usage volume will dramatically increase. If you pretended that your iPhone was a disposable camera with only 30 shots, would you take photos differently? I’d hazard to guess yes, because that glittery snap of a random caf\u00e9 smoothie bowl isn’t going to matter so much in 30 years. Perhaps you would save them for the shots you really <\/em>want instead of taking numerous photos just because you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immerse yourself in the moment, not the thought of how it could be posted online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Technology is an incredible asset, benefitting us in so many ways. So much so, it\u2019s easy to get a little wrapped up in it \u2014 especially if you\u2019re traveling alone. The practice of being present is undeniably hard sometimes, but it increases mental clarity and enables a deeper understanding of cultures. That’s way<\/em> more than your Twitter feed is popping out at 2 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As human beings with many thoughts and emotions, we often make the mistake of getting tripped up in ideas of the future instead of taking in what\u2019s right in front of us (hello, speaking from experience). This can extend far beyond just your screen time, but taking a few steps toward mindful usage will transform the quality of your travel, heightening awareness and connection in the process. Travel on, my friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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