Related storiesAccording to Cappel, their first two trips were filled, and all guests expressed interest in another "phone-free" trip. AdvertisementShe acknowledged that tech-free travel hasn't become completely mainstream, "People are still a little intimidated by the idea." The reasons for going phone-free when traveling varyOne popular motivation is for couples to spend quality time with their partners. Phone-free travel can also help with burnoutLast summer, nonprofit strategist Izzy Doonan did a tech-free week-long trip in the Cascades with her partner and another couple. FTLO provides the trip leaders' phone numbers and full itineraries with contact information to travelers to share with whoever might need it.

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Persons: —, they're, Hector Hughes, Hughes, Tara Cappel, We're, Cappel, haven't, it's, Elena Mnayarji, Elena, Izzy Doonan, Doonan, wasn't, Mnayarji Organizations: Service, Business, Pew Research Center, Group, Berkeley, Logistics Locations: Thailand, Scottish, Mallorca, FTLO