Many people look forward to long trips – the hum of the train or plane is a great opportunity to just relax or catch up on sleep. However, if you’re the restless sort who would be bored within five minutes, you’ll need to pack some distractions along with your holiday gear. Read on to discover four simple ways that you can keep yourself entertained for hours and perhaps enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
Dive into a great audiobook
If you find it difficult to concentrate on reading while in transit (or perhaps you have a condition like dyslexia that makes reading books a challenge), audiobooks are a brilliant alternative. No matter what your interest – tense crime thrillers, inspiring biographies, or romantic sagas – there’s an audiobook to match your mood. Most platforms have an extensive range of titles for a low cost and once downloaded, you don’t need an internet connection to continue listening.
Game your way through the journey
Games are an excellent way to keep your mind occupied without needing to speak or move around. Puzzle games like Sudoku, immersive narratives such as Life is Strange or simple low-effort distractions like Megaways slots all help pass the time.
Just ensure the game works offline or that you will have a secure connection on your mode of transport.
Sketch, scribble, or doodle
Think of a long trip as a great opportunity to get creative. Try sketching what you see from the train window. Or maybe draw something from imagination. If you’re not confident in your drawing skills, adult colouring books are another great way to keep your creative side occupied and are even available in digital formats to save you the trouble of packing colouring pens or pencils.
Get lost in a podcast
Podcasts are not just background noise. A long journey is a chance to truly explore a fascinating story or take a deep dive into your favourite genre – whether laughing at comedy, feeling the shivers of true crime, or being fascinated by revealing celebrity interviews. You can listen or watch, depending on your preference, and many apps will let you download episodes so you can access them offline.
Travel smart with fun distractions
Travelling for long hours doesn’t mean those hours have to be spent staring out the window in boredom. With just a bit of planning (downloading a fun game, queuing up an engrossing audiobook, or packing a sketchpad) your journey will just fly by while you exercise your brain or engage in a spot of creativity.
