Business travel by train: how can I keep myself busy?

If you need to travel to another city on business, the train is often the easiest mode of transport. Cheaper, quicker, and more practical than driving... it's highly likely to be your best option. If the journey lasts more than an hour or two, you'll probably want some options for avoiding boredom on the train. Nemea Appart'Hotel has a few ideas for you.

Take advantage of the journey to get some work done

Bring along your laptop or tablet and review your training materials or PowerPoint presentations. Remember to store them on your device and not the Cloud! Not all trains offer Wi-Fi, and 3G or 4G USB sticks aren't always reliable. But be careful not to leak confidential documents! Maybe the person sitting next to you works for a competitor…

It's also a good time to get on with some tasks that you don't usually have time for. Sort through your files, reorganise your diary clearly, update your business contacts... You'll be delighted to have freed up space on your computer or on your phone memory!

Read to keep busy on the train

If you want to disconnect from your screens while still technically working, then why not catch up on your reading? Unlike in the car, there's less risk of getting motion sickness. This is your chance to check out the latest news in your sector by getting stuck into some specialist magazines (order in advance or buy from the station's newsagent). Found some interesting articles? Use a post-it note as a bookmark, and you'll be able to show off your new knowledge when you get back to the office.

You may also decide to read the latest essay or book on management, personal development, or marketing to boost your professional skills.

For more urgent journeys, your employer may ask you to fly. Depending on the length of the flight, it's easy to get bored. So, what could you do to keep busy during a flight? Nemea Appart'Hotel has some ideas to keep you going.