The Experienced Travellers Guide To Entertaining Yourself On Long Journeys

Seasoned travelers will know that while there are plenty of opportunities to see breathing sights, there are also extended periods in between these experiences that include plenty of downtime such as long journeys. Of course, what experienced travelers also know is how to keep themselves busy, engaged and entertained even during this downtime. The good news is you can learn from their wisdom in the expertly written guide below. Read on to find out more.

Get lost in a good book

It’s super simple, and low tech but reading a book is one of the best ways to entertain yourself on a long journey. A physical book can provide a range of advantages over an electronic device such as an e-reader or using your phone. After all, you’ll never have to charge up a book or worry that it’ll run out of battery and leave you with nothing to do during your journey. A book is also small enough to fit in your hand luggage and many hotels and hostels offer book exchanges where you can leave the one you’ve just finished and pick up a new one for free!

Play some games

If you love to game then a long journey can be the perfect time to indulge in this hobby. There are several ways you can play games to keep yourself entertained while on the move too. The first is to play specific traveling games with those that you are with.

The second is to use your device to access the internet and play free games like chess, checkers, and sudoku. Sudoku is a Japanese number game which uses a simple grid where you have to place every number from 1 to 9 at least once. The challenge is that you can not repeat the same numbers in any vertical, horizontal or diagonal line in the grid, making this fun game deceptively challenging.

Last of all, you can play full video games on your device such as a tablet or laptop. The only issue with this is that they tend to take up a huge amount of battery, so you run the risk of running out of power before the end of your journey.

Make a new friend

One of the biggest gripes heard from people traveling alone is that they feel lonely. That is why entertaining yourself by talking to the people around you during your journey is such a smart idea. After all, you don’t just get to do something fun, but you could make a real connection that will help stave off that feeling of loneliness as well.

Of course, making new friends as you travel has to be done safely and sensibly, as while most people are kind and generous, Not everyone has the best intentions. With that in mind, observing basic safety protocols such as not telling people where you are staying, that you are not being met by anyone and the like is best.

Try an audiobook

Not everyone loves to read, especially when in a vehicle in motion, and for those people audiobooks and podcasts can be an excellent choice. There is a massive selection of audiobooks that are available now from platforms like Audible and Spotify, and even for free with your local library membership. Many are dramatized too, so you get the experience of being entertained by a play as well as listening to a good story.

However, you will be tethered to a device if you choose the audiobook route, so you’ll need to make sure you charge up your phone, tablet or laptop well before your journey. Although you can also get around this by carrying a fully charged power pack with you.

Enjoy movies and box sets

Watching a movie or buying a box set is also a great way to stay entertained during a long journey. Those traveling on planes can make use of the equipped screens and media selections, while those using other forms of transport such as buses, trains or trams can watch a movie or box set on their laptops. It is important to watch it through earphones thouto to not disturb other passengers during your journey.

Get some rest

Travelling is exhausting and while it may not be the most entertaining way to spend your journey, getting some shut-eye eye is a great way to make the trip seem much shorter than it is. A,lso another benefit of sleeping during your journey is that you’ll arrive at your new destination well-rested and ready to explore.