The 'Raw-Dogging' Travel Trend

SOURCE www.bbc.com
A new travel trend called 'raw-dogging' involves passengers spending long flights without any entertainment or distractions, just staring ahead. While some find it meditative, health experts warn of serious risks like dehydration and deep vein thrombosis.

Key Points

  • Increasing trend of passengers opting for 'raw-dogging' on long flights
  • Some find benefits in boredom and quiet reflection
  • Health experts warn of health risks associated with extreme versions of the trend

Pros

  • Opportunity for quiet reflection and mental recharge
  • Ability to handle solitude and discomfort with stoicism

Cons

  • Poses serious health risks like dehydration and deep vein thrombosis
  • Not recommended for longer flights