Flourish eMAG Apr 25 - Flipbook - Page 47
2. The Surge in Analog Clubs and Hobbies
From knitting groups to board game nights, structured,
phone-free social spaces are thriving.
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Silent book clubs, like
Reading Rhythms, pair group
reading with live music in
beautiful settings.
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Game nights featuring chess,
mahjong, and backgammon
are replacing digital gaming.
Crafting studios, such as
Social Pottery in the UK,
now combine ceramics with
cryotherapy and sound
baths for a holistic
wellbeing experience.
3. The Digital Detox Travel Boom
P
eople are increasingly seeking tech-free
travel and quiet retreats:
• Off-grid cabins, like Unplugged UK, offer a “digital
detox” experience, replacing smartphones with
paper maps, Polaroid cameras, and board games.
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The Finnish island of Ulko-Tammio declared itself
the world’s 昀椀rst phone-free travel destination—and
tourism has soared.
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Wellness resorts, such as Norway’s Farris Bad, now
offer “Deep Listening Sauna Sessions”, where guests
unwind with full-album vinyl listening experiences.
