Travelling brings many benefits, such as meeting new people, exploring foreign towns and watching magnificent sunsets. But, when you’re on the road a lot, or you have a long journey ahead of you, it’s good to be prepared for the not-so-glamorous aspects of travelling. In this article, we reveal five great apps that will keep you occupied while travelling.
Timeshifter
Before you get started on your entertainments, make sure you have downloaded the Timeshifter app. It allows you to start the process of avoiding jet lag long before your flight takes off, and offers inflight and post-flight suggestions as well.
The app is based on neuroscience research about sleep and circadian rhythms and provides personalised recommendations.
Mobile games
Casual gamers and non-gamers can amuse themselves with a range of exciting games that can be downloaded before a journey.
If you like playing games of chance, then you can also access many reliable casino sites like Casimba, for instance, from your tablet or smartphone. They offer thousands of high-quality casino games you can play for real money, such as craps, baccarat, slots, among many others in many versions. But, if you want to play for fun, that is also possible in free mode.
Netflix
Download films and programmes to your phone or tablet via Netflix so you can watch them as you travel. You can also use other platforms such as Amazon Prime and iPlayer for the BBC.
Audible
A good book is a great distraction, especially when you need several hours to finish one. Audible as a platform hosts many awesome titles from prominent authors. You can listen to famous thrillers, self-development books, historical fiction and podcasts, for example. If you aren’t a fan of Audible, there are also other sites you can check out such as Audiobooks Now, Downpour and NOOK Audiobooks.
Head’s Up
You can try this game if you’re travelling with someone else. It’s a guessing game that is meant to bring some positivity and laughter. You have probably seen this game on The Ellen DeGeneres Show as this actually her game, and she has played it many times on the show with her guests.
It features multiple categories, such as blockbuster movies, superstars, animals, characters, and others. You can download it for free from the Apple Store and Google Play.
TripLingo
TripLingo will help you to sound like a local abroad. For example, if you’re heading to France, you’ll have a voice translator that will translate your voice into French, plus an image translator and a selection of key French phrases.
OpenTalk
With this app, you can connect with people from all over the world. Essentially the system matches you with strangers – and you can record audio messages and send them, or you can also video chat with them. But, there are also in-app filters that you can use to specifically determinate a category of people you’re willing to talk to. However, if you feel that you need to talk to a loved one, don’t hesitate to chat via WhatsApp, Skype, or FaceTime.
Calm
This is an award-winning app that has been recommended by mental health professionals. If you have trouble falling asleep when you’re travelling, then you should download this app. It has several great features.
You will find a library of peaceful songs and soothing sounds that will help you fall asleep faster. But, also, there are other features such as mediations, bedtime stories, gentle exercises and stretches that will help you become more relaxed, breathing exercises, and more. You can also track your progress over time and see if this app is actually beneficial for you.
