How to Keep Occupied on a Road Trip

It’s not about the destination; it’s about the journey, right? Well, if you’re stuck in a car for a number of hours, in a not too scenic area, maybe not. Some road trips can be great if you’re constantly stopping to sightsee or have various activities planned along the way. But others don’t quite fall into this category. 

No one really wants to spend too much time in the car. This is why long road trips are usually often undesirable. Usually, the driver just wants to get to the destination as soon as possible, meaning no fun pit stops for you, the passenger. This can lead to some pretty boring hours in the car. Luckily enough, there are plenty of things you can do to keep yourself occupied. 

Play Online

In today’s world, there isn’t much you can’t do online, which is fantastic, especially for those stuck in the car for a day. Playing games online could be the perfect way to pass the time in the passenger seat. The variety online games have to offer is endless, so you can play your favorite game over and over again or start to discover new and exciting games. For example, online casino games, such as poker and slot machines, are updated and released regularly. They also don’t tend to require any sort of download, making them perfect for a long road trip. 

Listen to a Podcast or Audiobook 

Podcasts have been around for a while but really started to gain massive popularity in recent years. Thanks to the likes of Spotify and Apple Music, podcasts have been extremely accessible. With more and more people getting involved in podcasting, the variety is absolutely huge. You can really find anyone talking about anything today. The only problem you may have with listening to podcasts is that you don’t have time to listen to all the ones you want. 

Audiobooks offer a similar experience to podcasts. They’re extremely immersive, and the time will fly by. It’s a great option for people who don’t particularly enjoy reading. It’s also very common for people to experience nausea while reading and traveling. This is a solution to that. You can even close your eyes and drift off as you listen to the passing chapters. The driver and other passengers can also get involved by playing the audiobook through the car’s radio. 

Discover New Music

Whether you are 8 or 80, there’s new music to be discovered. Although you might already have five favorite bands that you absolutely adore, there’s no reason you can’t make it ten. Thanks to streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, and even YouTube, discovering new music couldn’t be easier. It won’t be long until you find yourself down a wormhole of new music you love.

This can also give you the opportunity to really expand your music taste. Don’t like country music? Maybe you’ve just been listening to the wrong artists. Not to mention the more different artists you like, the more concert opportunities you’re going to have in the future.