Staring out the car window can last you for around the first hour of your trip, but then you’ll start getting bored. And getting bored on a long journey can be worse than getting bored at home since you can’t do things like going for a walk around the block or going for some quiet time at the nearby park.
Let’s take a look at some things that you can do to avoid getting bored during long road trips and flights.
Things to Do When You Feel Bored on a Trip
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Have a Chat
Having a chat with your family members (even if it’s an annoying sibling) can be a good way to get rid of boredom. You can talk about random stuff, the things you’ve done so far on the vacation, and things you want to do ahead.
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You can also play word games like:
- I Spy
- The Alphabet Game
- Word Trail
Of course, playing word games and the random convo is not going to be very boredom-repellent if you’re more than 12 years old. If you’re a grownup traveling with other grownups, you can talk about more serious stuff or have someone in the car tell a story. The list goes on.
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Make a Phone Call
But, always remember if you’re on a call while driving, you have to keep your eyes on the road and talk using the speakerphone. Don’t hold the phone to your ear because that can hinder your movements.
Not that we’re advocating using your phone while driving, but if you’re traveling alone and the boredom starts creeping in, you can make a call to your folks at home to make the time get by. You could also talk to your friends if calling your family is not possible for some reason.
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Read a Book
If you’re traveling via some airlines, and you don’t have any friends or relatives to talk to, you can read a book to pass the time. Of course, this is not only for flights, but also for buses and trains…and pretty much any other type of transport where you don’t have to do the driving yourself.
Instead of wasting time on reading something fictional, it’s way better to spend the time constructively by reading something educative and helpful. You could just read some stuff about your destination so that you get more familiar with it.
And by the way, this tip about reading a book should not be extended to “e-books”. It’s not healthy to stare at a screen for long. Plus, if you’re a working person going on a vacation, you probably have enough screens to look at during your normal days.
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Make a Stop
If you want to do away with boredom, you can break the monotony of the relentless drive with a little stop. If you’re traveling with the family, you can also take the time to have a picnic before carrying on.
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Depending on where you’ve stopped, you could also do a bit of exploring to freshen yourself up a bit. Think about taking a detour through a small town for the night, or just stopping next to some woods for an hour (if you’re on a budget travel plan).
Conclusion
We hope you didn’t get bored reading this post. Those were basically some things that you can to do keep yourself entertained and lively throughout your trip. Except in the case of last minute travel arrangements, you should have plenty of time to pack and prepare some “fun” stuff (like books and games) for your journey before setting out.