My 96 Hours in North Korea: A Digital Detox Experience Like No Other

DAY4️⃣
Our final day led us to the iconic Kim Il-sung Square, where towering high-rises stood proudly against the skyline. Well-dressed locals hurried past, offering fleeting glimpses into daily life in this enigmatic city.

For four unforgettable days, we existed in a digital detox – no internet, no distractions. Each night at precisely 10 PM, the hotel plunged into darkness as part of their electricity conservation efforts. This rigidly structured routine created a strangely peaceful rhythm to our days.

Years later, vivid memories still surface unexpectedly:
• The euphoric moment when our phones finally connected – “We have signal!” echoing through our group
• Every meal served lukewarm, yet recognizing it as their most generous hospitality
• Witnessing profound, heartfelt reverence for their leaders in every public space
• My picky eating habits miraculously disappearing during that unforgettable roast duck dinner

The final snapshot captures my first social media post after crossing the border – a digital time capsule of that extraordinary journey.

✨ May these memories remind us to embrace our world with open hearts and curious minds. Every experience, no matter how unconventional, holds its own unique beauty.