Embracing Travel Mode

This chapter introduces the concept of 'Travel Mode,' a fantasy app designed to minimize smartphone distractions while traveling, allowing for deeper engagement with experiences. It discusses the balance between digital communication with loved ones and the importance of immersing oneself in local culture, emphasizing the benefits of disconnecting from social media in real-time. Through personal anecdotes, the speaker explores the contrasting impacts of technology on navigation and awareness of one’s surroundings while traveling.