Five days without a phone... in the city

Is it possible to survive and thrive in an urban setting without a smartphone?

Dear Reader,

Around six weeks ago, I had the opportunity to indulge in a five day digital detox. A complete immersion in nature with no screens, no phones and no reception. Lovely.

The experience was frankly, amazing. Over the course of the five days, I could feel my vision almost widening, giving me a new perspective of looking at the world around me. An…