In the perfect trip the sound is equal to zero
And it's a luxury must be reached at all costs, because it is necessary not only to keep stress at bay, but also to listen to oneself -and in these times of **mindfulness**, few tasks are more important-. For this reason, we propose a luxury vacation , which can only take place when we move away -this time for real- from the madding crowd , and we start a silent ride from the very departure to the last step of the way back.
IN THE PATH
Many of the international railway companies, in addition to Renfe, have wagons in which talking is punished with an ostracism made of glances full of rancor. However, the most modern airports they also tend more and more to silence. No last calls or loud beeps over the public address system -at least, outside the main hall-. We have interactive screens, we have mobiles, we even have apps launched by the aerodromes themselves with all the information we may need. So let us make use of the technologies that they do not dirty the environment with their noises, to comfortably pass through the waiting rooms until we reach the place where we are really going: the lounge.
If you have to wait, let it be in a good lounge
Usually everything in a lounge is more comfortable and less noisy that out of him. But if we had to choose, we'd go with it. Copenhagen Airport Silent Lounge , a haven of peace in which to reconnect with ourselves through space, diaphanous and neutral colours, and, above all, of silence.
It's time to get on the plane. We know that not even the first class is synonymous with rest if we are sensitive to engine noise. However, only a gesture enough to drive us away from virtually any turbine and settle in a heavenly oasis : the one to put on our headphones Noise Cancellation . Those of BOSE constantly measure, compare and react to the sound from outside, to turn it off with an opposite signal. And its wireless pairs even let you adjust how much of the outside world you want to hear.
if you have thought rent a car when you hit land, let it be the **Mercedes-Maybach S600** or the **Lexus LS 600h . Of the first, the company has declared that it has the quietest car cabin that it has been manufactured; the latter emerged victorious in a race to choose ** the stealthiest car on the market .
First class + noise canceling headphones = the perfect flight
MAY THE SILENCE BE WITH YOU
Finland , a country whose tourist motto is "Silence please" could be your perfect destination :" Space, time, peace and tranquility : the four elements that modern life lacks. Finland offers an opportunity to slow down even in the heart of the city , and unspoiled nature is never more than half an hour from any point", they explain from Visit Finland. To prove that it is true, nothing better than to emulate the Finns themselves and ** rent a houseboat ,** that sails to drift through one of the many lakes in the country.
Houseboats are a paradise of disconnection
You can go a little further. You can head to ** Eremito ,** a former convent located in Umbria and converted into Eco Luxury Hermitage accommodation. Those who sleep here seek vacations of the soul, and it seems that reconnection is not only reached through meditation; also by contact with extreme nature , which they claim to be an indivisible part of their proposal.
In Alladale , on the other hand, the ** digital detox is lived to the letter .** This Scottish castle located in the beautiful Highlands It also organizes retreats of all kinds: photographic, solitary walks through the amazing surroundings and even fitness. Yes, always immersed in nature and as quietly as possible.
Medieval luxury in Eremito
The last step would be silent retreat , a complete and brutal experience that involves not saying a word for, generally, no less than ten days. You can do it in a **real Japanese Zen temple,** where they will teach you the path to inner peace, letting you join the day to day of the monks. His routine includes ceremonies, days of meditation, gardening and study hours and reading in a postcard setting, surrounded by rice fields and mountains. The kitchen, of course, will be vegan.
You can also travel to Bali during ** Nyepi day ,** a date when the entire country comes together in a policy of zero sound : does not speak, does not leave the house, does not work, does not even eat. Single fast and meditate. Of course, airspace does not work either, and if you are in a hotel, it is best that you do not leave it, at the risk of being recriminated. However, give you a day to do absolutely nothing in a completely silent country it will be more than a joy in resorts like the ** COMO Uma Ubud .**
A day without doing anything here? It's the best plan we can think of...
For those chasing a noise pollution as low as possible in busier destinations there is also good news: they can be done with one of the guides of Siobhan Wall. under the names of _ Quiet London, Quiet New York ,_ etc, the author breaks down the quietest and calmest places in big cities, sometimes focusing on a single angle, such as gastronomy or culture.
The effects of so much silence? Nothing will come between you and your flow of thoughts. With this, you will contribute to ** regenerate the cells of your brain , you will settle and give meaning to the information you have, and above all, you will get extraordinary benefits in terms of ** relaxation and healing, a true luxury in these times.
At Alladale, nature is part of the healing