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5 Ways To Pass Time In An Airport

Author Nicki CawoodPosted on
5 Ways To Pass Time In An Airport

Although travelling is incredibly exciting, waiting in an airport is not. Whether you’re sitting through a layover or you like to get to the airport extra early, finding ways to pass the time at an airport is essential. You might like to spend your time watching the planes take off, or catching up on podcasts or articles such as this one discussing truth about the infamous gentle giant Robert Wadlow. Don’t waste time on being bored or feeling frustrated, ensure you have plenty of things to do if you get stuck or delayed.

With that in mind, here are 5 ways to pass time in an airport: 

Enjoy Something To Eat Or Drink

 

If you’re looking for something to eat and you want to pass the time, airports have plenty of places for you to grab a bite to eat. Whether you’re looking for something quick or you want to sit and enjoy your meal, in most airports you will find a wide range of options. If you are planning on eating when you get to the airport, it might be worth researching what your options are going to be beforehand – especially if you’re travelling from a small airport or have dietary restrictions. 

Although most places have a wide selection, there are a number of airports that have nothing at all. For a guide to the best airports for food and drink, you can visit this site here. 

 

Play Games On Your Phone At The Airport

 

One of the best ways to pass time when it comes to spending time at the airport is to play games on your phone. Yes, we are all supposed to be unplugging more and enjoying our life experiences but you aren’t going to miss too much at an airport. If games are your thing, get some downloaded, make sure you have plenty of battery/a charger to hand and play instead of clock watching.

 

Catch Up On Social Media

 

As you’re going to be jumping on a plane with no WiFi for a number of hours, airports are a great place to spend time catching up on your social media channels. Whether you’re tagging yourself in on Facebook or watching all of your friends latest Instagram stories, you’ll be surprised how fast time will go when you’re mindlessly scrolling. 

 

Buy A Brainteaser Or Puzzle Book For The Airport

 

If you want to put your phone down and do something different whilst you wait, buying a brainteaser or puzzle book is a great option. With various different puzzles to choose from you could occupy yourself for hours. If you get stuck, you might want to consider using tools to help. Whether it’s a calculator or a word unscrambler, a little bit of help never hurt anyone. This might seem old school but it does the job!

 

Watch TV Shows And Movies

 

Another great way to pass the time in an airport is to watch TV shows and movies on your phone, tablet or laptop. If you have a long journey ahead of you, you can even download them so you can carry on watching once you get on the plane. 

Do you have a long layover coming up soon? Or do you like to get to the airport super early? What can you do to help pass the time before your flight? Let me know your ideas in the comments section below. 

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Travelling With a Disability

Author Nicki CawoodPosted on
Travelling With a Disability

The weather is glorious this week and we are fast approaching the traditional summer holiday season. Travel can be stressful for anybody but it’s particularly difficult if you have a disability. When you’re at home, you’ve learned to deal with all of the challenges that come with your disability but if you’re travelling to another country, you don’t know if things are going to be accessible and whether people will be as accommodating as they are at home.

People don’t often realize that simple things they take for granted are difficult for people with a disability and that means that travelling with a disability can be tough, especially if you’re travelling solo. However, you shouldn’t let that stop you from seeing all of the places that you want to see because, with proper planning, you can still have an amazing trip. These are some of the best tips for travelling with a disability.

Research The Law Re Travelling With a Disability

In this country, it’s a legal requirement that anywhere that has toilet facilities must offer an accessible toilet for people with disabilities as well. Unfortunately, that isn’t going to be the case in every country that you visit. Most places in Europe will have the same laws but if you venture outside of Europe, there is always the chance that there won’t be any disabled toilet facilities and that can be a problem. That’s why it’s important that you do your research beforehand and see what the laws surrounding accessible toilets are so you know what the situation is likely to be.

The same goes for ramp access because in some countries, there may not be any rules or regulations in place. If that is the case, you might find that there isn’t good access to a lot of the tourist attractions that you want to visit and you’ll have to look into making other arrangements.

Get Good Insurance

Insurance is so important if you have a disability that can cause regular health issues. If you are in need of medical attention while you’re away, you don’t want to be stuck with a big bill at the end of it. Travel insurance with medical cover costs less than £10 for a week so it’s definitely worth getting. You should also look into mobility scooter insurance if you use one because you could find yourself in a difficult situation if you have a problem with your scooter. Insurance is relatively cheap but it can save you a lot of money if something goes wrong, so make sure that you always have cover when you travel.

Look For Support Groups

There are always disability groups that offer support to people and you should try to find some before you go. If you contact them, they will be able to give you a lot of advice on things like accessibility and give you tips on where to go and how to get around easily etc. These are great resources that you should take advantage of because they will make your travel experience so much easier.

Of course, travelling with a disability doesn’t always mean a physical disability or a physical disability that is “obvious”. There are many hidden disabilities to consider and thankfully many airports and venue are able to offer additional support. Check on this in advance.

Travelling with a disability can be tough but you shouldn’t let that stop you from doing the things that you want to do.

 

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