So, you can’t wait to get to your destination and start your vacation… but how do you spend the hours on the road and make the time pass quickly during the long drives, plane rides, or ship passages? We’ve got you covered with some suggestions! If you travel by ferry, you could opt for board games – better for your nausea levels than books, especially if the sea is rough. Bring at least a few of them; these days, many are quite small and space-saving, and they can make the trip fly by.
What about if you’re in the car and don’t feel like listening to music or singing? Open a podcast or audiobook. The crime genre is considered among the most exciting, but you could also pick travel documentaries or podcasts as a great way to be in-theme with your current activity. Finally, the aeroplane: colouring books, mini board games, or relaxing with a moisturizing mask are all great tips. You could also try out the make-up you plan to sport on your vacation. But that’s far from a complete list… so here are the best tips in detail to make time pass quickly while you are travelling.
Podcast for those travelling by car
So, in the intro, we mentioned podcasts – let’s dig into that here. Podcasts can make the hours fly by, especially if you find something you love. Crime genres aren’t for everyone; pick a topic you’re fascinated by and enjoy learning more about it. Alternatively, there’s always audiobooks: if the hours are long and you are a fan of the genre, opt for the Harry Potter ones. They will definitely keep you company for a long time – and who wouldn’t want a few spells to make the journey more magical!
Entertainment for those on a plane
If the flight is a short one, up to 3-4 hours, you can make a moisturizing mask, and relax after watching a couple of episodes of your favourite series. Extra points if you remember to download these ahead of time so you’re sure you’ve got them even if you don’t have any internet access. A tablet or smartphone is ideal for this, but remember to bring a stand so you don’t have to hold it the whole time!
But what if it’s a long-haul flight, and you have already worked your way through the travel guide for your destination, whether that’s Italy, Mexico, the Bahamas, China, or somewhere else? Consider playing digital games or try your luck at a game of chance. Gambling games are ideal because they offer fast play, which can make the time go more quickly – and they’re also easy to dip in and out of as you travel. Need a pause to give a drink order or eat your dinner? Most of these games can be set aside easily and then returned to when you’re ready. That’s particularly true when it comes to games like online slots for real money; these require even less focus than games like poker or blackjack!
You could try a mix, of course, playing some online slots and then some poker, then jumping back, so your brain stays engaged and the trip passes faster. There are so many variants out there now, you’ll never get bored, even if you spend the majority of your flight playing games. And the good news for the games enthusiasts is that nowadays, many airlines have in-flight wifi that allows you to connect to secure and easy-to-use online gambling platforms. No lag or failure to load pages here!
However, if gambling is not your thing, you can always choose to watch a few videos – maybe you want to learn how to make your own clothes or catch up on some physics lessons and find out more about how atoms work. If that sounds too high-energy, why not zone out with some drawing, or bring some fine-tipped markers and a mindfulness colouring book?
For a night on a ferry
If you’re travelling by ferry and facing a long trip, you’ll remember that we already suggested board games – ideal if you’re in a group of two or more. They will keep you company, entertaining (and most importantly, distracting!) even that friend of yours who suffers from seasickness.
Alternatively, you could start a travel journal; it’s a worthwhile thing to do, because while travelling you experience unique feelings, but sooner or later, the more detailed memories fade, so it’s always best to put them down on paper! It’s good to have your journals to go back to because they help you refresh your memory about details you might forget: how a place made you feel, what it was like to meet that friend again, etc. Picture yourself writing in your journal, sitting on a ship’s bench while the wind blows through your hair. Sounds like a scene from a movie, doesn’t it? Well, the main character could be you on your next boat trip!
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