DITCH YOUR IPHONE, GRAB YOUR KODAK: HERE'S HOW TO HAVE AN OFFLINE SUMMER

In a world constantly buzzing with notifications, scrolling feeds, and screen fatigue, more people are seeking refuge from digital overload.

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This summer, a growing number of travelers, creators, and families are swapping out their smartphones for old-school analog tools in pursuit of a quieter, more intentional experience. Leading the charge is a renewed love for the Kodak film camera, turning the idea of a fully offline summer into a nostalgic and surprisingly refreshing reality.

Whether you're spending a week at a cabin, backpacking through national parks, or simply trying to reclaim your weekends, ditching your iPhone for a season might be the unexpected mental reset you didn’t know you needed.

The average American now spends over seven hours per day on screens, according to recent Nielsen data. Between work, streaming, and aimless scrolling, summer can easily slip away behind a layer of pixels. Taking a break from digital life—especially from your phone—can improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and help restore attention. By going offline, you create space to fully engage with your surroundings. Conversations become more genuine, meals more mindful, and moments more memorable—not because they’re instantly shared online, but because they’re fully lived.

A summer without an iPhone doesn’t mean isolation—it means rethinking how you experience the world. And yes, you can still document it—just without a touchscreen.