This doesn't really sound like a vacation.
The main activity was still the traveling, hiking and enjoying some calm time. But instead of spending the usual downtime reading or something else, I had a blast coding and experimenting.
So maybe different meaning for everyone. For me it’s getting away from technology and into nature.
When I'm hacking on my Linux desktop automation scripts on my free time, I can assure you that my good mood is positively contributing to my mental health.
> So maybe different meaning for everyone.
Indeed.