In today’s fast-paced world, our smartphones have become our lifelines, connecting us to work, entertainment, and each other 24/7. While the convenience is undeniable, the cost to our well-being can be steep. At Getaway, we believe in the power of disconnecting to reconnect—with nature, with others, and with ourselves. Nestled in the serenity of tiny cabins in the wilderness, free from the clutches of WiFi, we offer an escape to redefine your relationship with your technology.

The Cost of Constant Connectivity

Before diving into strategies for a healthier relationship with your device, it’s crucial to understand the toll that excessive screen time can take on our health. Studies have shown that prolonged exposure to screens can lead to disrupted sleep patterns, increased stress and anxiety levels, and even depression. The blue light emitted by screens interferes with our natural sleep-wake cycle, while the constant stream of notifications keeps our minds in a perpetual state of alertness. Moreover, the endless comparison and FOMO (fear of missing out) triggered by social media can erode self-esteem and happiness.

Crafting a New Dynamic

Create a Cellphone Lockbox

One effective strategy to mitigate these effects is to create a cellphone lockbox like those in our cabins. By physically placing your phone in a box during certain hours, you’re taking a proactive step towards reclaiming your time and attention. This simple act can help you resist the temptation to check your device impulsively, fostering more meaningful interactions and engagement with the world around you.

Try Screen Time Tracking and App Blocking

Apps like Opal or using your phone’s built-in settings can be a game-changer in managing your digital consumption. These tools allow you to monitor how much time you’re spending on your device and set limits on specific apps or categories. By becoming more aware of your screen time habits, you can make informed decisions about where to draw the line, ensuring your phone use aligns with your personal well-being goals.

Establish “Do Not Disturb” Routines

Implementing a “Do Not Disturb” shortcut for certain times of the day, especially during the hours leading up to bedtime, can significantly improve your sleep quality and overall mood. Likewise, setting strict time limits on screen time encourages you to engage in more fulfilling activities, ensuring that your digital life doesn’t overshadow your real one.

Keep Your Phone Out of the Bedroom

Leaving your phone in another room while you sleep can drastically improve your sleep quality. Moreover, resisting the urge to check your phone for the first hour after waking sets a positive tone for the day, allowing you to start your morning with intention and presence.

Switch to Grayscale

Turning your phone’s display to grayscale can reduce its dopamine-boosting appeal, making it less enticing to pick up and scroll through. This simple change can significantly decrease the time spent on your device, making room for more enriching activities.

Reinvest in Analog Hobbies

Rediscover the joy of hobbies from your pre-screen days—whether it’s assembling puzzles, playing board games, or engaging in creative activities like knitting or drawing. These activities not only provide a break from screens but also improve cognitive function and reduce stress.

At Getaway, we understand the importance of disconnecting to reconnect. By following these suggestions, you can start to redefine your relationship with your phone, creating more space for what truly matters. Embrace the opportunity to disconnect from digital distractions and reconnect with the natural world, your loved ones, and yourself. Join us in the wilderness, where the only connection you’ll need is with the beauty of nature and the depth of your thoughts. Rediscover life beyond the screen, one getaway at a time.

Discover the Impact of Less Screen Time at Getaway

Escape to Getaway to truly understand the transformative power of less screen time. Immersed in nature, without the constant buzz of WiFi, our tiny cabins offer the perfect setting to unplug and explore a life beyond the screen. As you watch the sunrise without the urge to capture it for social media, or find yourself lost in the simple joy of a book or the warmth of a fireside chat, you’ll begin to appreciate the profound impact that stepping away from digital distractions can have on your well-being.

Inspired to get less screen time a try? Carve out some time on March 1, 2024 to celebrate National Day of Unplugging by leaving your phone at home and enjoying a day of disconnection.

In today’s fast-paced world, our smartphones have become our lifelines, connecting us to work, entertainment, and each other 24/7. While the convenience is undeniable, the cost to our well-being can be steep. At Getaway, we believe in the power of disconnecting to reconnect—with nature, with others, and with ourselves. Nestled in the serenity of tiny cabins in the wilderness, free from the clutches of WiFi, we offer an escape to redefine your relationship with your technology.

The Cost of Constant Connectivity

Before diving into strategies for a healthier relationship with your device, it’s crucial to understand the toll that excessive screen time can take on our health. Studies have shown that prolonged exposure to screens can lead to disrupted sleep patterns, increased stress and anxiety levels, and even depression. The blue light emitted by screens interferes with our natural sleep-wake cycle, while the constant stream of notifications keeps our minds in a perpetual state of alertness. Moreover, the endless comparison and FOMO (fear of missing out) triggered by social media can erode self-esteem and happiness.

Crafting a New Dynamic

Create a Cellphone Lockbox

One effective strategy to mitigate these effects is to create a cellphone lockbox like those in our cabins. By physically placing your phone in a box during certain hours, you’re taking a proactive step towards reclaiming your time and attention. This simple act can help you resist the temptation to check your device impulsively, fostering more meaningful interactions and engagement with the world around you.

Try Screen Time Tracking and App Blocking

Apps like Opal or using your phone’s built-in settings can be a game-changer in managing your digital consumption. These tools allow you to monitor how much time you’re spending on your device and set limits on specific apps or categories. By becoming more aware of your screen time habits, you can make informed decisions about where to draw the line, ensuring your phone use aligns with your personal well-being goals.

Establish “Do Not Disturb” Routines

Implementing a “Do Not Disturb” shortcut for certain times of the day, especially during the hours leading up to bedtime, can significantly improve your sleep quality and overall mood. Likewise, setting strict time limits on screen time encourages you to engage in more fulfilling activities, ensuring that your digital life doesn’t overshadow your real one.

Keep Your Phone Out of the Bedroom

Leaving your phone in another room while you sleep can drastically improve your sleep quality. Moreover, resisting the urge to check your phone for the first hour after waking sets a positive tone for the day, allowing you to start your morning with intention and presence.

Switch to Grayscale

Turning your phone’s display to grayscale can reduce its dopamine-boosting appeal, making it less enticing to pick up and scroll through. This simple change can significantly decrease the time spent on your device, making room for more enriching activities.

Reinvest in Analog Hobbies

Rediscover the joy of hobbies from your pre-screen days—whether it’s assembling puzzles, playing board games, or engaging in creative activities like knitting or drawing. These activities not only provide a break from screens but also improve cognitive function and reduce stress.

At Getaway, we understand the importance of disconnecting to reconnect. By following these suggestions, you can start to redefine your relationship with your phone, creating more space for what truly matters. Embrace the opportunity to disconnect from digital distractions and reconnect with the natural world, your loved ones, and yourself. Join us in the wilderness, where the only connection you’ll need is with the beauty of nature and the depth of your thoughts. Rediscover life beyond the screen, one getaway at a time.

Discover the Impact of Less Screen Time at Getaway

Escape to Getaway to truly understand the transformative power of less screen time. Immersed in nature, without the constant buzz of WiFi, our tiny cabins offer the perfect setting to unplug and explore a life beyond the screen. As you watch the sunrise without the urge to capture it for social media, or find yourself lost in the simple joy of a book or the warmth of a fireside chat, you’ll begin to appreciate the profound impact that stepping away from digital distractions can have on your well-being.

Inspired to get less screen time a try? Carve out some time on March 1, 2024 to celebrate National Day of Unplugging by leaving your phone at home and enjoying a day of disconnection.

In today’s fast-paced world, our smartphones have become our lifelines, connecting us to work, entertainment, and each other 24/7. While the convenience is undeniable, the cost to our well-being can be steep. At Getaway, we believe in the power of disconnecting to reconnect—with nature, with others, and with ourselves. Nestled in the serenity of tiny cabins in the wilderness, free from the clutches of WiFi, we offer an escape to redefine your relationship with your technology.

The Cost of Constant Connectivity

Before diving into strategies for a healthier relationship with your device, it’s crucial to understand the toll that excessive screen time can take on our health. Studies have shown that prolonged exposure to screens can lead to disrupted sleep patterns, increased stress and anxiety levels, and even depression. The blue light emitted by screens interferes with our natural sleep-wake cycle, while the constant stream of notifications keeps our minds in a perpetual state of alertness. Moreover, the endless comparison and FOMO (fear of missing out) triggered by social media can erode self-esteem and happiness.

Crafting a New Dynamic

Create a Cellphone Lockbox

One effective strategy to mitigate these effects is to create a cellphone lockbox like those in our cabins. By physically placing your phone in a box during certain hours, you’re taking a proactive step towards reclaiming your time and attention. This simple act can help you resist the temptation to check your device impulsively, fostering more meaningful interactions and engagement with the world around you.

Try Screen Time Tracking and App Blocking

Apps like Opal or using your phone’s built-in settings can be a game-changer in managing your digital consumption. These tools allow you to monitor how much time you’re spending on your device and set limits on specific apps or categories. By becoming more aware of your screen time habits, you can make informed decisions about where to draw the line, ensuring your phone use aligns with your personal well-being goals.

Establish “Do Not Disturb” Routines

Implementing a “Do Not Disturb” shortcut for certain times of the day, especially during the hours leading up to bedtime, can significantly improve your sleep quality and overall mood. Likewise, setting strict time limits on screen time encourages you to engage in more fulfilling activities, ensuring that your digital life doesn’t overshadow your real one.

Keep Your Phone Out of the Bedroom

Leaving your phone in another room while you sleep can drastically improve your sleep quality. Moreover, resisting the urge to check your phone for the first hour after waking sets a positive tone for the day, allowing you to start your morning with intention and presence.

Switch to Grayscale

Turning your phone’s display to grayscale can reduce its dopamine-boosting appeal, making it less enticing to pick up and scroll through. This simple change can significantly decrease the time spent on your device, making room for more enriching activities.

Reinvest in Analog Hobbies

Rediscover the joy of hobbies from your pre-screen days—whether it’s assembling puzzles, playing board games, or engaging in creative activities like knitting or drawing. These activities not only provide a break from screens but also improve cognitive function and reduce stress.

At Getaway, we understand the importance of disconnecting to reconnect. By following these suggestions, you can start to redefine your relationship with your phone, creating more space for what truly matters. Embrace the opportunity to disconnect from digital distractions and reconnect with the natural world, your loved ones, and yourself. Join us in the wilderness, where the only connection you’ll need is with the beauty of nature and the depth of your thoughts. Rediscover life beyond the screen, one getaway at a time.

Discover the Impact of Less Screen Time at Getaway

Escape to Getaway to truly understand the transformative power of less screen time. Immersed in nature, without the constant buzz of WiFi, our tiny cabins offer the perfect setting to unplug and explore a life beyond the screen. As you watch the sunrise without the urge to capture it for social media, or find yourself lost in the simple joy of a book or the warmth of a fireside chat, you’ll begin to appreciate the profound impact that stepping away from digital distractions can have on your well-being.

Inspired to get less screen time a try? Carve out some time on March 1, 2024 to celebrate National Day of Unplugging by leaving your phone at home and enjoying a day of disconnection.

Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, Airmango Group operates three 100% owned sister companies. Airmango Cars ehf is Iceland’s first 100% only electric vehicle car rental using only Tesla cars, Airmango Stay ehf operating the infamous 5 Million Star Hotel with 19 unique accommodation units and Airmango ehf operating one of Iceland’s top 20 travel agencies.

Airmango operation has been known in Iceland for showcasing how it is possible to operate a travel business without any distribution network such as Airbnb, Booking.com or any other travel agencies that usually cut off 20-25% in sales commission. Only direct sales from own website.

It is also known for being able to develop into Iceland’s Top 20 largest travel agencies without any external investor in only 3-4 years. Its 19 units accommodation properties at two locations with all its infrastructure / service houses is also 100% debt-free.

This is all possible due to the fact Airmango profit margin is higher than industry norm as we do not pay any 20-25% sales commission. Our unique accommodations sell them self and is creating media exposure all over the world. See image below. This is the base we want to build from into our international expansion.

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Our core competence is building up a hotel operation with unique accommodation units and selling them directly without any distribution network. We plan to do more of this and expand by developing / designing more brands

For this to work they need to be unique. Today we have 5 brands in various development stages – from ideas on the drawing table fully developed in-house to full tested units waiting for local planning authorities. These are units developed from scratch at our studio in Reykjavik or are prefab or franchised. We simply plan to build up brands

We intend to build a social platform (link to sign up) to realise our growth plans. For this and to expand our base of unique accommodations we are seeking Euro 0.5M – 2.5M of equity capital from investors through Funderbeam.

With the social platform we plan to:  Allow 3rd party operators to sign up and participate, Run crowdfunding campaigns for new locations, Matchmaking between all parites, You can follow the Travel Architect you like and etc – add more

We recently opened it up for public (will be added when we have gone live). It has been growing fast but it is at very early stage:

Our purpose is very simple. We want to preserve & re-wild nature as nature is luxury and what we need more of to be able to survive on this planet. Most of us have the Baseline Shifting Syndrome. Meaning we only judge biodiversity or nature declining on the generation we belong to. We have difficulties seeing the bigger picture of how things have developed through 2-3 generations. Most of us realize biodiversity has declined around 50-60% over just 2-3 generations. That is serious.

The way we plan to do this is to partner with landowners or buy land with help of green bond investors – and build up nature paradises by using only a small portion of the land for our sustainable operation and give landowners the opportunity to preserve & re-wild the larger area. This is what we call a Nature-backed Economy. An economy where nature is in the front seat.

We will measure ROI by counting how many species of birds relocate to the area.

Key challenge for most companies in the travel industry is customer loyalty. Retaining customers is considered to be far more profitable than consistently chasing new ones. As online sales in the travel industry are always increasing it has completely transformed the structure of customer’s purchasing behavior due to less human interaction.

Climate change is a crisis. As this reality continues to evolve, teams of international researchers and specialists have turned their focus to the younger generation and are treating ‘climate anxiety’ in earnest. Research has uncovered feelings of fear, grief, and acute distress in thousands of people aged 16-25, coupled with a reported impact on their daily lives and mistrust of government and institutions. The next generation is paralyzed with doubt in a time when they need every available support to access their creative power.

In the neverending quest for purpose, research has shown us that experiential purchases bring greater joy than material ones no matter when in the process you measure. By investing in these intangible moments consumers are able to convey identity, create connections, and build narratives about their lives and values. They can package and share these abstract messages with anyone from close family, to passing acquaintances, to strangers. They can find joy, and forge intimate memories that become a part of their story. They can create meaning by choosing to invest this time and money in places that match their ethical vision. By creating unique accommodations, we can build the house that these interactions are born in, over and over again.

ÖÖD Group is a design-led manufacturer of small accommodation units, offices, saunas, and spaces for other uses. The group’s signature product is the ÖÖD Mirror House. We also utilize our own Mirror Houses and operate them under the ÖÖD Hötel brand.

Most travel operators are having challenges with increasingly higher sales commission from OTAs such as booking.com, hotels.com and other distribution networks. They are using their sustainable competitive advantages (SCA) based on networking effects on the internet to increase their part of the value chain. Strong networking effects gives them the negotiation power to keep on increasing this. This is getting to the pain point for travel operators that they are close to not being profitable at all.

ÖÖD Group is a design-led manufacturer of small accommodation units, offices, saunas, and spaces for other uses. The group’s signature product is the ÖÖD Mirror House. We also utilize our own Mirror Houses and operate them under the ÖÖD Hötel brand.

Headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, ÖÖD is a global company and has sold products to 21 different countries in the EU, North America, South America and Africa, and which has been profitable for the last 5 consecutive years.

ÖÖD Group is a design-led manufacturer of small accommodation units, offices, saunas, and spaces for other uses. The group’s signature product is the ÖÖD Mirror House. We also utilize our own Mirror Houses and operate them under the ÖÖD Hötel brand.

Headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, ÖÖD is a global company and has sold products to 21 different countries in the EU, North America, South America and Africa, and which has been profitable for the last 5 consecutive years.

1.8 billion global youth between ages 15 and 29 will experience significant change their worklife by the mismatch between the youths´ skills and employer needs. This is due to the already happening Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). We will create a new role for these future workers – Travel Architects – where they will do what they love: Travel & Create. This way they can realize the assets they have and get naturally – followers.

ÖÖD Group is a design-led manufacturer of small accommodation units, offices, saunas, and spaces for other uses. The group’s signature product is the ÖÖD Mirror House. We also utilize our own Mirror Houses and operate them under the ÖÖD Hötel brand.

Headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, ÖÖD is a global company and has sold products to 21 different countries in the EU, North America, South America and Africa, and which has been profitable for the last 5 consecutive years.

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With no investors we have been able to build up a USD 4 mln operation from only two multi-day travel experiences and build up Airmango Stay ehf (owner of all 19 hotel rooms with infrastructure and service houses) so it is debt-free. Now we want to open up for external investors and build up hundreds more multi-day travel experiences.

Iceland is a unique destination. Perched on the mid-Atlantic ridge, where the Earth’s crust is thin, it’s a volcanic wonderland. Black lava fields drop from towering volcanos. Bubbling mud pots and sulphurous vents scar the land. Colourful mountains rise above crystal blue lakes and crashing waterfalls. It’s a stunningly beautiful country.

The ring road winds around the exterior of this island and has become a rite of passage for many road trippers. But to appreciate the power of nature and the utter desolation of this 10-day Iceland itinerary, we take a 4×4 through rivers and over rocky tracks into the central highlands.

Here the crowds disappear and the hiking and landscapes are at their most magnificent.

Start the morning at Thingvellir National Park, where the national parliament of Iceland was established in 930 CE. Explore the history and stroll along the walls of the mid-Atlantic ridge which runs through the site.

Next, head to Geysir, home to a number of spouting hot springs. The mightiest is the Great Geysir, which can hurl water 70 metres into the air. But its eruptions are very infrequent. You almost definitely have to settle for the much more active Strokkur, which erupts every few minutes spouting up to 30 metres.

After grabbing lunch in the café opposite, make your way to Gullfoss, a magnificent 32m double waterfall crashing between 70m canyon walls.

Double back, and head south to Fuorir where you will find the secret lagoon of Gamal Laugin. A beautiful hot water spring set in rural surrounds that is perfect for an afternoon relax.

If you have time, head up to Haifoss for another great waterfall, otherwise make your way onto the F26 Sprengisandur mountain road to Hrauneyjar for the night.

Start the morning at Thingvellir National Park, where the national parliament of Iceland was established in 930 CE. Explore the history and stroll along the walls of the mid-Atlantic ridge which runs through the site.

Next, head to Geysir, home to a number of spouting hot springs. The mightiest is the Great Geysir, which can hurl water 70 metres into the air. But its eruptions are very infrequent. You almost definitely have to settle for the much more active Strokkur, which erupts every few minutes spouting up to 30 metres.

After grabbing lunch in the café opposite, make your way to Gullfoss, a magnificent 32m double waterfall crashing between 70m canyon walls.

Double back, and head south to Fuorir where you will find the secret lagoon of Gamal Laugin. A beautiful hot water spring set in rural surrounds that is perfect for an afternoon relax.

If you have time, head up to Haifoss for another great waterfall, otherwise make your way onto the F26 Sprengisandur mountain road to Hrauneyjar for the night.

Start the morning at Thingvellir National Park, where the national parliament of Iceland was established in 930 CE. Explore the history and stroll along the walls of the mid-Atlantic ridge which runs through the site.

Next, head to Geysir, home to a number of spouting hot springs. The mightiest is the Great Geysir, which can hurl water 70 metres into the air. But its eruptions are very infrequent. You almost definitely have to settle for the much more active Strokkur, which erupts every few minutes spouting up to 30 metres.

After grabbing lunch in the café opposite, make your way to Gullfoss, a magnificent 32m double waterfall crashing between 70m canyon walls.

Double back, and head south to Fuorir where you will find the secret lagoon of Gamal Laugin. A beautiful hot water spring set in rural surrounds that is perfect for an afternoon relax.

If you have time, head up to Haifoss for another great waterfall, otherwise make your way onto the F26 Sprengisandur mountain road to Hrauneyjar for the night.

Start the morning at Thingvellir National Park, where the national parliament of Iceland was established in 930 CE. Explore the history and stroll along the walls of the mid-Atlantic ridge which runs through the site.

Next, head to Geysir, home to a number of spouting hot springs. The mightiest is the Great Geysir, which can hurl water 70 metres into the air. But its eruptions are very infrequent. You almost definitely have to settle for the much more active Strokkur, which erupts every few minutes spouting up to 30 metres.

After grabbing lunch in the café opposite, make your way to Gullfoss, a magnificent 32m double waterfall crashing between 70m canyon walls.

Double back, and head south to Fuorir where you will find the secret lagoon of Gamal Laugin. A beautiful hot water spring set in rural surrounds that is perfect for an afternoon relax.

If you have time, head up to Haifoss for another great waterfall, otherwise make your way onto the F26 Sprengisandur mountain road to Hrauneyjar for the night.

Start the morning at Thingvellir National Park, where the national parliament of Iceland was established in 930 CE. Explore the history and stroll along the walls of the mid-Atlantic ridge which runs through the site.

Next, head to Geysir, home to a number of spouting hot springs. The mightiest is the Great Geysir, which can hurl water 70 metres into the air. But its eruptions are very infrequent. You almost definitely have to settle for the much more active Strokkur, which erupts every few minutes spouting up to 30 metres.

After grabbing lunch in the café opposite, make your way to Gullfoss, a magnificent 32m double waterfall crashing between 70m canyon walls.

Double back, and head south to Fuorir where you will find the secret lagoon of Gamal Laugin. A beautiful hot water spring set in rural surrounds that is perfect for an afternoon relax.

If you have time, head up to Haifoss for another great waterfall, otherwise make your way onto the F26 Sprengisandur mountain road to Hrauneyjar for the night.