If you’ve got a holiday planned and you don’t want to experience travel boredom, keeping a few fun activities up your sleeve can help the time fly by. Having something to keep your mind engaged, or even help your mind disengage and get some sleep, can make it feel like you’ve arrived at your destination much quicker. With countless devices, games and entertainment options available, there’s something for every taste and preference.

In this article, we offer some fun and creative ideas to keep you occupied during those lengthy trips. 

1. Grab a book of short stories
 


Reading is a classic pastime, but many people can get bored reading huge novels. Short story collections are an excellent alternative, offering a variety of worlds to dive into in a single book. They’re also more engaging for some because they offer quick payoffs, as you can get from start to finish in a matter of minutes with some tales. 
 
If you’re a fan of spooky tales, grab a copy of Stephen King’s Skeleton Crew, which features some fantastic stories, including ones that later became famous, like The Mist. If you lean more towards the crime/mystery genre, you can’t go wrong with The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. 

2. Play online games

If you’re in need of something a tad more exciting, few entertainment options offer as much fun as online games. Whether you like online table games such as roulette, which you can enjoy on platforms like PokerStars Casino, or strategy games like Bloons TD 6, there’s an endless variety accessible directly from your mobile device.

Another interesting way to access your favorite online games is through cloud gaming platforms, like Amazon Lunaand Nvidia GeForce NOW, which run games on remote servers and let you stream via a cloud. All of these require a stable internet connection though, so depending on how you’re getting to your destination, you might need to opt for something offline. 

3. Portable gaming consoles

 
Portable gaming consoles have come a long way in recent years, with devices such as the Nintendo Switch even supporting online battle royale games like the incredibly popular Fortnite. If you prefer Fortnite’s more realistic counterpart, PUBG, you can play the PC version of this title on the relatively new Steam Deck. These are powerful portable PC gaming devices that mimic the console experience and they support a huge range of titles, from Hogwarts Legacy to Fallout 4. These consoles are compact, easy to carry, and provide hours of entertainment, with decent battery lives in both devices.

4. Watch movies or TV shows

You can’t go wrong with a great movie or TV show when traveling, and with so many options available when it comes to how you watch, from portable DVD players to streaming services on your mobile, this is doable for virtually everyone. If you subscribe to a streaming platform like Netflix and have a stable internet connection, you can binge watch your favourite series and watch the hours of travel fly by. Some of the most popular shows to watch include Stranger Things, Breaking Bad and Squid Game, all of which should keep you captivated as you travel. 

5. Start a travel vlog or social media channel

Depending on where you’re traveling to and whether you’re a fan of social media, you might be interested in setting up your own social media channel and documenting your experiences. TikTok is a great platform to get started with, as it’s still rising in popularity, giving creators a chance to establish themselves during these

relatively early years. The algorithms used on the platform also allow for entirely new creators to go viral if their videos are engaging enough. If this sounds fun to you, start capturing some footage, learn basic editing techniques and get uploading!

6. Try some mindfulness meditation

If you prefer to sleep through journeys and make it feel as if you’ve teleported from A to B, you might want to give mindfulness meditation a try. You can do it with the help of a guided meditation app or recording, or you can do it by yourself. Mindfulness meditation centers on deep-breathing exercises and bringing your attention into the present moment, which is highly effective at helping you drift off to sleep. This can also help you feel calm and refreshed when you arrive at your destination, counteracting the stress that sometimes comes with long-distance travel.

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