While I did have my phone with me while travelling, I didn't have my laptop, constant access to the internet, or the ability to watch whatever I wanted on TV whenever I wanted. To a certain extent, I was no longer surrounded by technology 24/7, and while there were some stretches where this was absolute torture, it also really helped me get back in touch with the little things and embrace a much calmer way of life. Pulling away from social media and all of the devices we constantly use was really amazing.