Travelers seeking quiet escapes
Admittedly, it is a crazy world out there these days, which apparently now makes people want to escape the hectic life and spend vacations in peace and quiet. By doing so, they experience silence, introspection and thoughtfulness.
According to Condé Nast Traveler, many travelers seek quiet walks and beautiful views of nature. This has led to a new travel trend, the “quest for quietude.”
One way people are enjoying the new trend is by taking silent walks, getting lost in their own thoughts while sights and sounds go by. This is said to be more beneficial than listening to music or chatting with other walkers.
As noted by Condé Nast Traveler, spending time in silence has many benefits, allowing us to more comfortably sort through our thoughts and feelings. It allows us to manage stress and can even boost creativity.
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Rather than creating an itinerary, people allow themselves to get “low-key lost”, while leaving the planning to someone else, with no idea of where they will end up. Meanwhile, according to Hampton, silent travel isn’t just good for travelers’ well-being, but also the planet. “Natural quiet is an essential quality that both humans and wildlife need,” he said.
Moreover, the luxury travel company, Black Tomato, offers a travel experience dubbed, “Get Lost.” This experience requires travelers to complete a detailed questionnaire about what they hope to get from their vacation. However, they will be unaware of what is in store for them, or even where they are going until they arrive. Meanwhile, Tom Marchant, a co-founder of Black Tomato has sent travelers on solo trips to some remarkable locations. Reportedly, the traveler’s progress is monitored by a specialist and they can bail out at any time.
However, Marchant did say it can be a challenge to manage the traveler’s environment, but that it is also a time to truly disconnect from daily life in a new way.