Traveling with friends and family has its advantages – you can hardly get a spare moment of boredom. There is always room for conversation or just laughs. Traveling alone, however, often isolates you from the rest of the crowd unless you are truly socially adept at introducing yourself and mingling with strangers.
Being a solo traveler myself, here are a few things I always keep inside my backpack to keep boredom from crawling in:
An iPod, mp3 player, or any media device always comes in handy. Listening to music can keep your thoughts running and speed up travel time. Also, having earphones on keeps away unwanted advances and conversations from strangers.
A novel, pocketbook, or anything to read is always useful, especially when your iPod runs out of batteries. If you enjoy literature and the written work, indulge yourself in a story and you’ll get caught up in no time. Some advice: Avoid reading while you’re on the bus or the train or any moving vehicle, specifically during road trips. This may cause you unwanted headaches.
Crossword puzzles and the like are really good if you want some brain activity. Sudoku would be a good idea, too.
Laptops and such portable computers are extremely good boredom killers. However, bring them only if you necessarily have to – for instance, on business trips where you make corporate presentations – and not only for the purpose of entertaining yourself. They are much too bulky and might bring you unwanted attention from muggers.
Food should never be taken out of the list. Finger foods are best when you are traveling. High carbohydrates and proteins keep you energized for the rest of the trip. Don’t forget to bring along some water, too.
Pen and paper are the ideal time killers for writers. Scribble some poetry or a short story when you catch an inspiring scenery or something that interests you. You could also keep a travelogue to document your journey.
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