27 Feb 09 Passing the Time While Travelling
Travelling can be very boring, especially if you’re on a long flight, bus ride, or train ride. There are a number of different things you can do to pass the time, however, and any of them will make the hours go by much more quickly.
You can always settle into your seat and take a nap. Many flights even offer pillows and blankets, and you can take your own pillow on the bus or train. However, some people find it very difficult to sleep while travelling. Either the motion disturbs them or the noise is too much. For those who do fall asleep, though, the hours can pass by very quickly. Listening to music can often help people sleep while travelling since it blocks out a lot of the noise.
Reading is another good way to pass the time. Whether you have a novel to finish or a few magazines to get through, you will be entertained for a good hour or more. Most planes include at least one magazine for you to read during the flight.
If you’re travelling with a friend, you might want to take a deck of cards with you and play a card game. You may even be able to play with three or four others if you can all sit near each other. You can also play cards in your hotel room once you arrive.
For those who are social, chatting with other passengers can be a way to pass the time, although this isn’t for everyone. Note if people look uncomfortable or seem to want to do something else. Don’t be an annoyance—if someone doesn’t want to chat, don’t make them.
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