Silence is Golden: Why Escaping the Noise Pollution of The City Will Do You Wonders

The Sirocco II fan from SEEKR by Caframo is the quiet companion you need on your next road trip.

As many as 95% of Aussies “feel affected” by noise pollution at home, according to a study conducted in 2018 by Sony Sounds. Despite this, less than half of those affected realise the significant impact that it can have on their health and well-being.

There is “sufficient evidence of a causal relationship between environmental noise and both sleep disturbance and cardiovascular disease,”^[1] according to a review conducted in 2018 by the Australian Department of Health and the Environmental Health Standing Committee.

If you, like 70% of Aussies^[2], live in an urban area, you’ve undoubtedly felt the irksome displeasure of the environmental noise created by planes, cars, construction sites, gadgets, nightlife, and so on.

But we have some good news: accessing quiet green areas, such as parks and reserves, should reduce noise annoyance and stress-related psychological symptoms.^[3] So, if you need to escape the concrete jungle, we suggest hitting the road to explore quieter pastures.

Australia is blessed with a bountiful supply of secluded campsites, untrodden beaches, sunburnt deserts, and lush forests - giving you endless possibilities to unwind in nature.

Before you head off on your retreat, we suggest fitting out your caravan or RV with devices that are optimised for quiet. With the Sirocco II you don’t need to compromise between comfort and performance. The fan has a whisper-quiet operation, three-speed settings, and four timer settings - meaning you can customise your cooling and enjoy the deepest, most undisturbed sleep possible.

Other gadgets and tools that may come in handy include earplugs, sound-cancelling headphones, and silent/sunrise alarm clocks.

Enjoying time away from the hum of the city is a form of self-care that is bound to have a positive impact on your health and happiness. So when you’re on your journey, do us a favour and look up at the Milky Way and remember that silence, just like the stars, is golden.

^[1] https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/enhealth-guidance-the-health-effects-of-environmental-noise

^[2] ​​Australian Bureau of Statistics, (2014). Motor Vehicle Census, Australia. Canberra: Australian Bureau of Statistics.

^[3] https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/noise/130127NGLGPart1.pdf