Things you should do during long journeys

By Isha Chauhan
3 min read
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Traveling is something most of us love doing. It gives us loads of memories, learnings, and experiences for a lifetime. Alone or in a herd, your travel stories shall live forever.

 Stories are created not particularly out of the places you visit but also the moments that your long or short span journeys give you. Short journeys are usually easy to pass. What bothers people are the long taxing journeys where one just have to stay at one place like a potato in a sack.

 So, this one is to such journeys that can be made exciting and memorable. Read to know the things to do on long journeys.

 1. TRAVEL JOURNALS 

things you should do during long journeys

 If you are out on a journey with frequent stops, start writing about it. You can write about the stories, experiences, adventures, history of the place, memories you would want to keep with you and tons of other things. As you chronicle the trip, make sure you pen down all the amazing stuff in this wonderful memoir and enjoy reading it later.

 2. FOOD, YOU JOEYS! 

things you should do during long journeys

You eat food anyway, yeah right! But food and long journeys; trust me, eating while traveling is the best way to pass the time. Eat and repeat! Stop at new places and try new dishes, for you will miss it otherwise. Pull the maximum benefit of new places, folks! Because food never disappoints and can keep you busy throughout. :D 

 3. BEST TIME TO MEET NEW PEOPLE 

things you should do during long journeys

Usually, due to our routine and heaps of work over our shoulders, we miss plenty of chances to interact with new people. You might not find such a chance daily to interact with people from different parts of the world. Stop at places, make a conversation, learn new things and make bonds; it will for sure keep you busy and entertained. 

 4. IMPORTANT DECISIONS 

things you should do during long journeys

You will have plenty of time to think about situations and take decisions with a peaceful mind. If you are traveling alone, then think of every problem you have and with a cool mind, start thinking of their solutions. Trust me, you will make your journey productive and a happy one this way. Nobody to disturb! What else is needed? ;) 

 5. LISTEN TO MUSIC 

things you should do during long journeys

 This activity holds the ability to never bore you, cheer you up and entertain you throughout the journey. And most of us do it always! Play your mp3 and look out of the window and you are in a different world. BEST THING TO DO! 

 6. READ A BOOK

things you should do during long journeys

 To while away the long hours cooped up in your journey, your best friend will always come to rescue you. Yes, books will never let you think about the long journey. Start reading a good book and you won't care about anything else. :) 

 7. DOODLE ARTS 

things you should do during long journeys

Pick up a pen and a paper and DOODLE!! Doodling while traveling is certainly the best thing ever! Perfect or not, doodling can engage you for long and will never ever bore you. :D 

 8. TALK TO A FELLOW TRAVELLER 

things you should do during long journeys

 If you are traveling with many fellow travelers, try conversing with a stranger. It will keep you occupied throughout and make you enjoy the journey. And who knows, you might end up being good friends too! 

So now forget the boredom and travel to make tons of memories. I hope the article helps you, travelers. Bon Voyage!  :)
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