Plane rides can be incredibly boring, especially if the number of hours spent on board extends into the double digits. While you may anticipate being bored, it does not have to be a mind-numbing experience. Several activities can keep you occupied so your time spent on the plane will pass before you know it.
A Sudoku puzzle, which is a numbers puzzle, can take a while to complete. A single book of puzzles can keep you busy for hours. You can purchase Sudoku books anywhere, including bookstores and newsstands right in the airport terminal.
If you have a window seat, some of the photographs that you take can be extraordinary. From thousands of feet in the air you can capture images of open land, forests and bodies of water, depending on what you are traveling over. To take a picture that comes out well, turn your flash off and get your lens close to the window without touching it.
Many people can tell you what they want accomplish in their life, but some do not have it down in writing. The plane ride gives you ample opportunity to think about and write down everything you want to accomplish. Write your list in a small journal so you can continue to add to it.
Being on a plane gives you plenty of time to learn something new. For example, if you are traveling to a foreign country, bring a dictionary for the language that the country speaks and brush up on some important phrases. You can also read a book on proper customs for that culture. In addition, bring a book on the history of the area you are visiting so you can learn about important buildings and locations you may visit.
Bring books that you have been meaning to read. If you prefer, you can download a book and listen to it on your MP3 player. Should you leave your books at home, you can usually buy books at a store in the airport before boarding the plane.
A travel journal is a great way to remember your experiences. Start your journal on the plane so you can record from the beginning how your trip went. You can also remark on your thoughts about your destination.
