Inspiration

The sanctuary of simplicity

The surge in travel aimed at reconnecting with nature ranges from digital detoxes to dark sky escapes. Portal North went into the woods to explore

By some estimates, we’re now exposed to more information in a day than people were in a whole year just a century ago. We dedicate one full hour every 24 to consuming news and spend three quarters of our waking lives online.

Getting away from the screens and going off-grid is driving rapid growth in ecotourism, with global industry reports suggesting two thirds of travellers now prefer eco‑friendly breaks or seek low‑impact accommodation.

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