You can also sketch in your notebook if you don’t like writing.
This can be great on longer journeys. A great conversation starter is something like, “Where are you headed?” You can chat about things like vacation and travel plans. Be careful, however. Not everyone loves talking on the train. If someone’s wearing headphones or is buried in a book, they may not be opened to conversation.
In addition to listening to music, you can also listen to things like Podcasts and radio shows to pass the time. If you have a larger electronic device, like a tablet, you can download and watch movies and TV shows.
Choose games you can play with friends, like Draw Something, so you can engage with your friends from a distance. Keep in mind, you should have a backup plan. Games that require Internet access may eat up your data if the train does not have wi-fi.
Make sure to pack healthy snacks, as a balanced diet can help you manage your emotions. Add things like fresh fruit and vegetables and whole grain chips or bread. If there’s a dining car, visit that. A sit down meal can help you feel recharged.
You can bring over-the-counter sleep aids, like melatonin, to help you nod off. Just make sure anything you bring does not interact poorly with any other medication you’re taking.
Bring your own pillows and blankets, however, as the beds in sleeper trains are fairly thin.
