What to do on a long road trip? Such trips are very pleasant, but on the condition that you have something to do on the road. Just in case your favorite music playlists and podcasts are overheard, the views outside the window are explored and make you sleepy, and the desire to browse Roulette games or other card games is gone – take our ideas! Here are seven useful (and not so useful) apps to help distract, entertain and focus. And they all work without the Internet.
Travel Book
iOS | Website
A great app to keep your mind on your travels for even a second. And no, this is not just another “reader”, but a whole piggy bank of cool panoramic views of popular cities and famous sights that are constantly on the must-see lists.
On the main page here (as you might have guessed) is a book. Swipe – you turn the page. Tap – you get to catalog 360. There you have a bird’s-eye view of Baikal, and a panorama of New York, and the streets of Barcelona – cool!
Headspace
iOS | Android
The road is the best time to dig deep inside yourself, especially when you are stuck on a train, bus, or plane for 8+ hours. It’s a good time to take advantage of the Headspace app, which has short meditation and mindfulness sessions on various topics. The voice from your headphones will help you cope with stress, focus on the problem, and feel better. True, only if you download it in advance (you have to save the video before the trip).
The app is completely in English. And it works on a subscription basis. But you can get a free trial period – for one trip will be enough.
Drops
iOS | Android
When you travel, you will need the knowledge of languages. So don’t waste your time!
With Drops, you can learn words and useful phrases. There’s even a section with phrases you need for travel. Also, the app has a nice design and a cool system. True, the free version is only available for 5 minutes of exercise every day. But if you subscribe, you can endlessly swipe and learn new words.
Monument Valley
iOS | Android
Journey game through an incredibly interesting virtual world. Your goal – to lead a silent princess on the unusual buildings, discovering the hidden paths and the immensity of architecture and geometry.
The game is available online and offline. Technically the version is paid, but access is free for Apple One and Google Play Pass subscribers.
What is the phenomenon of Monument Valley? It’s “different,” completely different from any other adventure game of the time. The most important thing about it is the incredible visuals, the developers were inspired by Escher’s work, and the concept art was developed by Ken Wong for almost a year. The angular display of the game world may not be a novelty. Still, impossible figures and optical illusions have never been used so elegantly as a direct participant in the gameplay.
Storytel
iOS | Android.
One of the best apps with books, with both electronic and audio versions in English and other languages. The piggy bank already has more than 125,000 stories – enough for several (dozens) years of travel.
Access to all books can only be connected by subscription. But it is convenient – complete freedom of action and the ability to download books to read (and listen to) them offline.
Stitcher
iOS | Android.
If you want something more current, catch this app. Stitcher is a piggy bank of podcasts. From around the world, on any topic, with cool guests – and all for free. There is, of course, a Premium option “with exclusives from the best hosts and no ads,” but the basic version will suffice for starters.
Like books from the previous app, podcasts can be downloaded to your phone in advance and listened to on the go.
Mini Metro
iOS | Android
We are sure you would never think to download this game, but it really can be very addictive.
The point of it is that you have a chance to make the life of the people of the virtual metropolis comfortable. On you – all the subway, which develops along with how the city grows. You will draw lines between stations, launch trains, open new stops, and make the city move. You’ll become almost an urbanist!
