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The Off-Grid Trend
Travellers are logging off to tune back in. From woodland cabins to craft workshops, remote travel is replacing endless scrolling with crackling campfires, shared moments and deeper conversations that put presence before posts.
Off-grid travel
insights
Boomers find it hardest to switch off while away
Over a third never disconnect from digital life
Travellers feel more present going off-grid, with
feeling closer to nature
Year-on-year increase in video views featuring #OffGrid
Detox destination
Belitung (Tanjung Pandan)
Year-on-year search increase
Detox destination Kilimanjaro
Year-on-year search increase
Over a third of travellers admit it takes time to clear their head before they can stop checking their phone on holiday.
Boomers find it hardest to switch off, with 37% saying they never truly disconnect from digital life while away.
61% of travellers say they’d feel more present going off-grid, as well as feeling closer to:
Travellers feel anxious if they can’t check their phones to know what’s happening in the world.
% feeling anxious
Trending digital detox travel destinations
These handpicked places are rising fast with travellers seeking unplugged retreats where nature, silence and slower living take centre stage.3
Year-on-year search increase
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+388%
Indonesia
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+193%
China
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+84%
Tanzania
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+72%
Indonesia
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+65%
Norway
Destination
Belitung (Tanjung Pandan)
Indonesia
Dubbed the “Maldives of Indonesia”, Belitung’s granite-fringed beaches, turqoise waters and laid-back island life makes it an ideal escape from constant notifications.
Destination
Yining
China
Set in Xinjiang’s Ili Valley, Yining offers vast grasslands, lavender fields and alpine scenery that feel a world away from city life. With expansive landscapes and an unhurried rhythm, it’s a destination for travellers looking to truly unplug.
Destination
Kilimanjaro
Tanzania
Trekking Kilimanjaro is an experience that demands being present. Limited connectivity across much of the journey means travellers naturally swap screen time for unforgettable real-world experiences.
Destination
Tambolaka
Indonesia
Located on the remote island of Sumba, Tambolaka offers secluded beaches, traditional villages, rolling savannahs and luxury eco-resorts. Far from the usual tourist trails, travellers trade notifications for nature and embrace a true digital reset.
Destination
Bergen
Norway
Surrounded by dramatic fjords, mountains and scenic hiking trails, Bergen encourages travellers to swap screens for spectacular natural landscapes. Whether cruising through UNESCO-listed fjords or hiking above the clouds, the destination embodies mindful travel where slowing down is part of the escape.
- TikTok search data comparing April 2025 with April 2026. ↩︎
- TikTok search data comparing April 2025 with April 2026. ↩︎
- This is a curated list selected from our trending destinations data. These destinations saw an increase in return flight searches between 1 January 2026 and 17 June 2026, for travel throughout 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, then selected for travel suitability. ↩︎