Ahmed Nashaat: Three Phone-Free Vacation Destinations

In the age of social media, where anything eye-catching must be uploaded on Instagram, vacationing to a place without the Internet is somewhat scary. We often need to update our online "friends" with everything new. Whenever we see a beautiful sunset, we feel the urge to pull out our smartphones from our pockets and take a picture instead of living in that moment. Ahmed Nashaat lists places with unreliable cell phone services and internet access so that we can enjoy an off-the-grid vacation.

Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh

According to Ahmed Nashaat, the remote areas of the Northeast have recently seen an increase in tourist arrivals. Arunachal has a vast natural beauty area, attracting thousands of visitors lately. Given the difficult journey one must go on to reach this destination; many unexplored places are yet to be mapped. A ring from our friends in the city will surely not be missed in this place.

Ice Kingdom, Zanskar, J&K

Jammu and Kashmir, popularly known as "heaven on earth," has too many spots worth mentioning. One such spot is the awe-inspiring Ice Kingdom. This location looks like something out of an "Ice Age" movie, notes Ahmed Nashaat. You can go rafting in icy cold water and go through rapids. It sounds dangerous, but it is quite safe when you have a professional guide.

Agumbe, Karnataka
Agumbe is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is known as the home of the king cobra. However, this place is more for the adventurous soul than for tourists looking for a relaxing time, says Ahmed Nashaat. Tucked away somewhere in the Western Ghats, Agumbe is exactly the kind of Internet-free place you might be looking for.