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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Travel Desk

Finland introduces world’s first phone-free tourist island

Annika Ruohonen

A beauty spot off the coast of Finland is encouraging visitors to put down their phones this summer in an effort to become what they believe will be the “world’s first phone-free island”.

Those travelling to Ulko-Tammio, which is part of the Eastern Gulf national park, will be asked to keep smart devices in their pockets and take a break from social media.

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