Comments on: How Long Do You Stay Offline When Traveling?

By: Anil Polat

Anil Polat — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:32:54 +0000

In reply to Wils M.

I’m closer to your end of the spectrum – rarely offline for more than 24 hours – though I’m trying to work in a few offline vacations from time to time. It’s so far not going that well!

By: Wils M

Wils M — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:06:30 +0000

Judging by the other comments, I must totally be addicted to my gadgets then! Well, for one, I hardly travel to rural areas, so I think the longest amount of time spent offline (while awake) was probably a couple of hours too or when i’m flying. My previous trip brought me to Singapore, where I stayed at a smart hotel called Capri by Fraser. High speed wifi everywhere, and a even their check-in was done via the internet through iPads. Outside of the hotel, there’s either 3G or Wifi. I think this is the norm for most travellers that come from big cities, really!

By: Anil Polat

Anil Polat — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:22:31 +0000

In reply to JoAnna. I almost feel guilt responding but a very good question. I think what adds to the difficulty is that all of our gadgets now can connect to the Internet. When I'm reading, my eReader is online. Phone, same thing. I use technology so regularly and frequently have access to the Internet. Then there's the blending of travel and career... I have trouble not checking email whenever it's possible.

By: JoAnna

JoAnna — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:16:21 +0000

I’m really saddened by all of these responses. It seems like most people can’t go more than a few hours without checking in online. I take pretty much every weekend off – so that’s two days out of every seven – and I have no problem unplugging for a week if given the opportunity. The world won’t end without me, and it’s so concerning that everyone thinks they have to be online all the time. How can you live when you’re mired in technology all the time?

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:01:04 +0000

In reply to Jaime.

Jaime,
I am exactly the same as you!! I am always checking everything all the time!!! It is liberating to me when I am having fun and totally disconnected (those rare times). I didn’t have a phone for the first time when I backpacked Europe in 2010 for 4 months and it was incredible. Consequently, I don’t allow myself a smartphone. Just to make it a little more difficult to stay constantly connected. I also experienced the thing where I had to walk a ways to use the internet and get everything done in an hour or two. I was so much more productive!! I want to cut down on being connected so I don’t miss anything around me!