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15 Simple Tips That Can Takes The Discomfort Out Of Long Train Rides

On long train journeys, be prepared for all situations. One user inquired, “What are good tips for long train rides?” Here are popular responses.

GET UP AND WALK AROUND FOR A BIT

“Make sure to get up and walk around for a bit every hour.”

GAMES AND GADGETS

“I’d recommend a gaming/music/internet gadget and a neck pillow. Do stand up, walk around, and stretch.”

BE CAREFUL WHEN YOUR MIND STARTS TO WANDER

“If your mind starts to wander, be careful of what or who you happen to be staring at.”

NETFLIX

“Netflix on the phone! I do this for long bus rides all the time!”

SLEEP

"For 4 years, I commuted an hour to school on the train, often snoozing to music and waking up at my destination."

PORTABLE CHARGER

“Get one of those portable chargers that doesn’t need an outlet. Bring your food and a big bottle of water.”

SUDOKU AND MUSIC

"Sudoku, reading a captivating book, and listening to diverse music are great pastimes." Sepher Yetzirah and Portnoy's are my picks.

POT BROWNIES

“Pot brownies. Lots of snacks. In France, we used to smoke a lot on long trips, but I doubt you could get away with that here.”

BOOKS

“I’ve found a good book that can make the time go faster than movies.”

PLENTY OF CASH IF YOU PLAN ON HITTING THE BAR CAR

"Took a train from Iowa to California; best experience! Bring music, cash for bar car and enjoy the observation car in mountains. Be open for chats. Night chats in observation car are interesting. Carry book, snacks, and something to do."

A GOOD PILLOW, BLANKET, AND A BOOK

"I love long train rides! Traveling from Toronto to Vancouver was amazing. Opt for a cabin or seat for the 2-day journey, take a good pillow and blanket if you have only a seat. A book or two, cards or a board game will keep you entertained. Travel to explore your country in a unique way. Enjoy the landscapes from the viewing car or the window. Take photos, lots of them, they capture memories better."

BRING YOUR OWN FOOD

"If meals aren't included, train food can be costly and poor quality. Bring your own - fresh fruit and well-packaged crusty bread stay fresh."

USE A RESTROOM BEFORE YOU START YOUR JOURNEY

“Use a restroom before you leave, take snacks and something more substantial, and get audiobooks and podcasts.”

MAKE A PLAYLIST TO MATCH YOUR TRAIN RIDE DURATION

"Make a playlist matching your travel time. For instance, I create a 9-hour playlist for my annual car trip, usually playing it twice." Note: Based on the requirement, the HTML link seems to be missing in the provided text.

MOVIES

“Pirate some movies you have wanted to see. Take into account that there may be somebody next to you.”

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