When you are travelling and spending a lot of time on the move, you will find that there is a lot of downtime to fill. Travel is obviously an incredible and life-changing experience filled with adventure, but it is not all incredible views and unique experiences, and it is important that you have ways to stay busy during the quieter periods. So whether you are sitting on a train, hanging around your accommodation, or looking for something to do in the morning before heading out, there are a few hobbies and activities to try which should help you to make the most out of this time.
Yoga
It can be hard to exercise when you are travelling, but it is vital that you are looking after your health. Yoga is a great form of exercise to do while travelling because it is good for both your physical and mental health and it is not too hard to find somewhere with enough space. In addition, yoga while travelling should help you to feel calm and relaxed while looking after your physical health, and it is something that can be easy to get started with.
Journalling
As mentioned in the intro, travelling can be a life-changing experience, and you will want to cement the memories and experiences that you have. This is why journalling is such a worthwhile activity while travelling as it allows you to capture your memories, express yourself and stay busy during quieter periods. You are then sure to enjoy looking back over this journal as the years go by and remembering details that you might otherwise have forgotten.
Watch Live Sports
Another good activity to pass the time when travelling is live sport streaming, which you can easily do with a tablet, phone, or laptop and an internet connection. There are all kinds of live sporting events that you can easily stream online with little effort, you could even get into the local sporting events and teams wherever you are. Watching live sports can also be a good way to meet other people or simply do yourself when bored.
Card Games
A deck of cards is any avid traveller’s best friend, and if you spend much time travelling, you will know just how prevalent card gamesare in the backpacking community. One of the great things about card games is that they are universal, so they can be an excellent way to meet new people and often you will find yourself teaching each other new games. Additionally, there are also solo games that you can play for times that you are by yourself to stay busy.
These are a few popular actives that people tend to enjoy while travelling either on holiday or backpacking. It is important to be aware that it is not always action and adventure during travel, and often there is a lot of downtime to fill. These are all enjoyable activities that should fill this time and help you to make the most out of your trip.
