Disposable cameras allow you to capture the memories of your trip without the instant reaction to post on social media. Disposable cameras also limit your opportunity to retake photos allowing us to live in the moment more and not spend 20 minutes trying to take the ‘perfect’ photo for your feed. Using a disposable camera allows us to have a fun tech-free activity to do after your travels, whether that’s making a photobook/scrapbook or inviting your friends over to share pictures.
Some parts of travelling are quite frankly... boring. Being sat on transport for hours can make tech-free trips hard. Watching films/TV on transport can be a good way to pass the time but switching this out for a book provides the same entertainment – minus the tech. Reading a book on transport also allows us to become fully engrossed in the novel as there are minimal distractions – perfect reading conditions.
"For those that can't be completely away from social media, a useful rule to follow to make your trip less tech-heavy is following the inside/outside rule..."
The best way to be tech free whilst travelling is by purposely booking activities where going on your phone will be difficult. Depending on your travel destination these can vary but, activities such as quad-biking, zip-lining make being on your devices pretty difficult! (P.S. if you are worried about a lack of photos coming from these experiences you can always give your disposable camera to the tour guide, they are usually more than happy to take pictures of you).
For those that can’t be completely away from social media, a useful rule to follow to make your trip less tech-heavy is following the inside/outside rule. This means that whenever you’re outside, social media is off limits! Social media can only be used in the hotel room or in the car when travelling between destinations. This allows you to still get your social media fix without forgetting to live in the moment when you’re being a tourist.
