TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In the middle of overtourism bursts, silent travel emerges as a new travel trend in 2024. This trend came about due to the amount of people wanting to disengage from the unending buzz of transportation and technology.

The 'silent' here is not a quiet room, but nature, away from city life. Silent travelers are those who try to reconnect with themselves and the world.

Citing Conde Nest Traveller, silent travel encompasses everything from silent retreats to digital detox cabins to silent walking tours and even concerts. Silent travel helps us disconnect to reconnect – to nature, to our true priorities, and to ourselves. It represents a more mindful form of travel, that doesn’t leave us needing a holiday to recover from the holiday.

Why does silent travel gain reactions?

One of the major reasons for the rise of this trend is the growing awareness of the importance of mental health and well-being. In today's busy world, stress and anxiety are common struggles. Taking time to seek out silence and solitude can be a powerful antidote to these pressures.

Another factor driving this trend is the desire for authentic and meaningful travel experiences. This can be obtained from simple things such as watching the sunrise over a quiet mountain or listening to the waves on a beach. These experiences can leave a lasting impact on travelers.

Technology also plays a role in the rise of silent travel. While advanced technology has made our lives convenient, it also led to notifications and alerts. When people want to get away from it, they opt instead for destinations where they can unplug and disconnect from the digital world.

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