Overcome Boredom on a Train

Traveling by train may be so boring. Especially if you travel more than 10 hours and you have to sleep.

Steps

  1. Give the conductor your ticket.
  2. Bring some books. Books are relaxing, and you can enjoy a nice story while traveling.
  3. Play travel board games.
  4. Play card games like Bohnanza, Tichu or Pit.
  5. View the landscape. You can always stare at the snow, or view the sunset! But if you are prone to getting motion sickness, try to stay away from doing this for too long.
  6. Bring a notebook with you! Write what to do when you arrive, sketch something, or even write a letter.
  7. Have a snack! Eat some chips, or you can always enjoy that yummy sandwich you made back at home! Have some water, drink some soda. Don't eat too much as something to do, because you could get bloated or feel sick.
  8. Slip into something else. Cover the window, and change into something more comfortable. If you don't have a private space, find a bathroom if there is one and change in there.
  9. When you feel sleepy, take a nap! It will help pass time.
  10. If you can't sleep, you can listen to music on your iPod, mp3, whatever you have with you. You can also go on a portable digital item such as a Nintendo DS or a DVD player. If your phone can entertain you with games and such, have it handy!
  11. Don't forget to put your alarm on when sleeping! Especially if you reach your destination in the morning!
  12. The next day, have breakfast. Go to the bathroom, wash your face, brush your teeth, change your clothes, comb your hair, spray yourself a little bit, and wait for the train to get to the station. Freshening up will give you something to do.
  13. Don't forget to take back your ticket.
  14. Another important thing is: "Great, so the train is behind the schedule..".Now that's a problem. Call the person who waits you at the train station, and inform him about the delay. If you're leaving and getting on trains alone, walk around the train station and the area around it. But don't go too far if you don't have much time; you wouldn't want to be late!

Warnings

  • For health's sake, don't drink the water from the train's sink. Please.
  • Be careful not to forget anything in your compartment!!!!
  • Sleeping is risky because you might miss your stop, so have an alarm. See instructions.

Things You'll Need

  • Books/magazines
  • Notebook
  • Pens/pencils
  • iPod/mp3
  • Portable consoles
  • Snacks and normal food
  • Some fruits (apple, pear)
  • Mineral or normal water/soda
  • Fun!

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