3 . As summer approaches and tourism season begins, social media users will struggle to answer the age-old question: If you didn’t post about your vacation, did you really even go?

Though it may be difficult for some to escape work emails and update social media during vacation, the island of Ulko-Tammio in Finland is appealing to visitors to avoid their screens and explore nature wholeheartedly.

Claiming to be the world’s first phone-free tourist island, Ulko-Tammio is located in the Eastern Gulf of Finland and Finland has been named “world’s happiest country” for six years and, somewhat interestingly, is home to Nokia, the famous mobile phone brand.

“The island of Ulko-Tammio, located off the coast of Hamina, will be a phone-free area this summer,” an expert in island tourism at Visit Kotka-Hamina Mats Selin said. “We want to encourage holidaymakers to switch off their smart devices and to stop and fully enjoy the island.”

One of Finland’s 41 national parks, Ulko-Tammio is uninhabited by people, but is home to many rare birds and plants, which visitors can spot on a hike along the island’s nature trails or from the island’s bird tower.

Taking part in the campaign(运动) for tourists on Ulko-Tammio is voluntary and, since mobile network is still working on the island, the difficulty in avoiding smart devices will be ever-present.

However, the staff of Parks & Wildlife Finland, the company that manages the island, hopes that the campaign encourages tourists to stay away from smart devices and engage with the scenery and fellow visitors.

“Switching off your phone, exploring nature and meeting people face-to-face will surely improve your mood and well-being,” psychologist and Research Manager at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare Sari Castrén said. “We spend countless hours focusing on our social media feeds, so taking a short break from them means you have more time for new experiences.”

5 . The Four Most Exotic Black Sand Beaches in the World

Papenoo Beach: Tahiti, French Polynesia

Popular with surfers, this remote black beach on Tahiti’s northern coast boasts some of the most impressive waves in the world. Here you will discover more breathtaking natural beauty of the island, with its green mountains and picturesque scenery. Not- to-be- missed sights include the spectacular waterfalls: Topatari, Puraha and Vaiharuru falls.

Lovina Beach: Indonesia

A highlight of this beach destination is visiting Kalibukbuk, one of the coastal villages along Lovina Beach, and the Kalibukbuk Buddhist temple on the beach. There is also an abundance of incredible marine and underwater life, so diving is a popular relaxation, but the main draw for beachgoers is spotting the playful bottle nosed dolphins.

Stokksnes Beach: Iceland

One of Iceland’s most dramatic landscapes is the mountain Vestrahorn on the Stokksnes peninsula in southeast Iceland. The magical setting here was featured in the Bollywood movie Dilwale. It’s a popular destination for photographers but surprisingly not a big tourist spot; this privately owned land charges a small fee to visit. You can visit the Stokksnes beach on a group Ring Road tour or a self-driving circuit of the country.

Perissa Beach: Santorini, Greece

Situated in southeastern Santorini, this unique black beach boasts crystal clear waters and the rocky Mesa Vouno mountain. For more active pursuits beyond sunbathing and swimming, visitors can rent water sports equipment for other fun activities like diving. You can also hike to the top of Mesa Vouno to visit the ancient ruins of the city of Thera.