The Anti-Phone Era Is Here (and It’s Changing the Way We Travel)
Analog 2026? We are tired of being slaves to our phones, and it's changing the way we do everything, especially travel.
Somewhere between the endless scrolling on TikTok and the disturbing amount of screentime I’ve racked up, I woke up and realized I’m wasting my life on my phone. And I’m not the only one.
In 2026 we’re moving analog. This generation is tired of phones. It is altering our mental health, our dialogue, and the way we interact with each other—and something needs to change. We’re craving connection and belonging, and we’ve realized we can’t get that from our phones. So now we’re buying film cameras again, carrying around notebooks, turning our phones off at dinner, going on “hot girl walks” with friends, writing letters, listening to full albums, and just being with each other.
It’s not about rejecting technology, it’s about craving real connection again. And honestly? Traveling is the best way to find it.
The “anti-phone” movement isn’t actually about deleting social media or going off-grid forever. It’s about being intentional. About choosing when to be plugged in and when to actually be here.
When you’re standing in front of the Colosseum, watching the sunset hit the stones just right, something shifts. When you experience a brand new culture in person, it’s immensely greater than hearing about it from our phones.
While traveling, phones naturally become background noise instead of center stage. Not because anyone tells you to put them away, but because there’s finally something better happening in front of you. You’re sharing street food with people you met three days ago, making inside jokes, finding hidden cafés, dancing in hostel common rooms, and experiencing life. This is what “analog” looks like. Not aesthetic, not curated, just real.
There’s something about traveling in a group that makes connection feel effortless. From long bus rides that turn into deep talks, to late nights that feel like adult summer camp, to that one new friend who becomes your best friend by day three.
We saw the shift, so we created tours just for college-age travelers. The College Break Collection creates a space where connection isn’t forced, it’s built into the experience. It’s travel for the “I don’t want to waste my 20s” generation. For people who want connection without the pressure, adventure without the chaos, and memories that live way longer than a camera roll.
Your phone will always be there when you need it. But these moments don’t wait. So, if you’ve been feeling the pull toward unplugging, this is your sign to log off and login to your life, your real life.
Key takeaways
- The anti-phone movement is making waves with Gen-Z and more and more people are prioritizing real connections and getting "unplugged"
- You don’t need to yearn for connection, you can do it by traveling. You just pick what destination, trip, or experience speaks to you the most and show up (solo) (and unplugged)
Know before you go
From the ins and outs of our trips to finding the one that fits you best—here’s what you need to know.
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