Travelling comes with its fair share of lovely places and gorgeous cities to explore, but the journeys in between can occasionally drag on. If you’re taking a long coach journey at night, stuck at the airport for a while, or have time to kill before your transport comes to pick you up, it’s good to have something to occupy yourself – so here are our recommendations for keeping busy and switched on while travelling.
Exploring Digital Entertainment: Streaming and Apps
There’s no shortage of wildly entertaining shows to enjoy on the go, and the different apps offered by streaming services make it easy to have something to hand. Netflix, Disney+, iPlayer, Crunchyroll and more – whatever your preferred content, there’s likely a service that’ll put episodes and films within reach. Plus, many have offline download capabilities so you don’t have to worry about signal dropping out or expensive roaming charges.
H2: Travel-Friendly Games: Keeping Busy on the Go
Do you have games on your phone? If not, now might be the time to get some of your favourite titles downloaded. Everything from quick word games to story-based adventures and even online bingo are available to play during downtime. They can be a bit of fun to wind down at the end of a long day too, helping to slow the pace before heading to bed.
Reading and Audiobooks: Keeping Your Mind Engaged
E-readers let you take lots of books with you without the weight, while audiobooks can be handy to keep your hands free while taking in a story. There are subscription services that can put popular publications directly into your ears, as well as free content from places like the British Library or even your local library if they’re part of a scheme like Libby or BorrowBox.
Social Media and Blogging: Sharing Your Journey
The quieter moments on your travels are perfect for reflecting on your favourite points and potentially sharing them with other people. Choose your favourite photos or notes and share them on social media, or perhaps even a blog. Instagram makes it super simple to snap a photo and add it to your story, so friends and family can see what you’re seeing too.
Interactive Entertainment: Virtual Tours and Learning
Virtual tours of far off locations can help you travel even when you’re standing still, with digital tours of museums being offered through Google. You could also study up on your languages through Duolingo or similar language learning apps, so you’re ready to take on your next destination.
Connecting with Fellow Travellers: Socialising and Networking
Travel apps can help you track down other communities of travellers, with walking tours or meetups at pubs or bars being a great way to meet new people you can plan ahead of time. This can help you find more recommendations too, or steer you away from attractions that aren’t worth the hype.
With these ideas, long journeys can become enjoyable parts of your holiday rather than just boring bits in between.
