While visiting new places or revisiting favourite old spots can be exciting and stimulating, very often the process of getting there is anything but. This is especially the case when a long-haul flight is involved or a relatively uninteresting bus or train journey. Even if you are not travelling alone, there are only so many conversations you can have before you run out of things to say. Luckily, you can make the most of Wi-Fi where available, for example during a long wait at the airport, and there are plenty of options for online entertainment that will help you pass the time. Here are a few you may enjoy.
Listening to music
You can listen to your favourite tracks on most devices, including smartphones and iPods, and there are also websites where you can download songs you don’t already have, often for free. Some of these websites include iTunes and Spotify. Remember to pack your earphones or headphones, as those around you may not appreciate the same sort of music you prefer.
Reading
It is no longer necessary to weigh down your hand luggage with hefty tomes; eReaders are small and light, and most tablets have apps that can access an online library or bookstore, such as Wiley or Open Library. Keep in mind that online libraries usually set a limit on the number of titles you can access in a given time period, for example one week. There is also a large proportion of free ebooks available to sample as well as ones to purchase and keep in various ebookstores.
Gaming – Bingo anyone?
If you have already downloaded apps for your favourite games or want to visit online gaming websites such as bingo.winner.com, you can have hours of fun indulging yourself, and you may even stand a chance of winning a few pounds to go towards your travel expenses as well. There are lots of different types of bingo games to choose from, including various versions of traditional bingo, scratch cards and slots. You only need one account on bingo.winner.com to play as many games as you like, and if you should lose your internet connection in the middle of a game, the online software will still take account of your tickets, and you will be notified if you have won anything. You can also check back on how the game proceeded via your game history.
Social media
Using social media is great for keeping in touch with family and friends, and when travelling it is also a handy way to make hotel reservations or on-going transport arrangements. If you find some new music you like or a great read, you can let all your friends know via Facebook or Twitter. You can also connect with the social media communities on bingo.winner.com and share news of your winnings with other bingo fans.
Technology today offers you a host of options when it comes to entertaining yourself, and if Wi-Fi is not available, for example during your flight, you can still use downloaded apps or watch the in-flight videos between take-off and landing.