Survival Tips during long journeys on the bus

Experienced travelers might seem that the bus is the ideal transportation. You move to the right place, admiring the views from the window, and if you want, you can even take a nap - well, just a fairy tale! But in fact, a long bus trip can be difficult and tiring than the conquest of the mountain peaks. We'll show you how to prepare for the journey to only pleasant memories of him.

Long bus journeys, and in this article we are referring to them, are some of the nuances, the neglect of which leads to a very negative consequences. Poor travelers arrive at the place tired, sleepy, with zatokshimi crooked legs and necks. They remember the night in the bus as the most terrible dream and vow never to use this mode of transport. And it is in vain, because to ensure comfort and safety of the trip is not difficult.

Security

1. Rate route

Try any way to find out about the route that you have to go. If its length with a constant frequency buses fly off into the abyss, robbery or other place accidents, then maybe you should re-route to a safe or at least select a day flight.

2. Choose the first class

In many countries on the same route are working on a few transport companies, whose prices can vary significantly. Due to what is achieved savings? Maybe due to bald tires, no air conditioning and there is only one driver who will take you through the night without having to change? Or maybe, your bus will stop in every village and pick up everyone, so it will constantly be pushed around some people? In any case it is necessary to consider whether or not to save a few dollars your peace of mind and security.

3. Baggage

Before boarding the bus Transfer all of your valuables in a small bag or backpack and did not leave him for a minute. Take it with you at the bus stops. While driving better keep it on your lap or if it interferes with, put on the floor and stepped on the belt. In this case, even while you sleep with her nothing happens.

4. At the bus stop

If you want to get out and stretch their legs, then be sure to check with the driver stopping duration. Note the number of the bus and the place where it stands. It is better not to deviate too far from the bus stop or if you do not aspire to get to know the criminal life of this municipality, which is in such places tend to be particularly lively.

Comfort

1. Selecting a location

Not all the seats on the bus are the same. From a security standpoint it is always better to choose the seats in the middle section, since according to statistics of insurance companies the most trouble occurs in a frontal collision or a rear-end collision.

In terms of comfort, the factors to be taken into account much more.

• Near a window or aisle? Many people choose a place near the window for beautiful scenery. In addition, the surface of the window gives you the opportunity to win over her head and sleep. However, at night still no beauty to be seen, and the curved neck half an hour starts to flow, so that the benefits of window seats may be irrelevant. But aisle you'll have more space and can even stretch my legs.
• Front or rear? Remember that the rear seats can not recline, and there more shakes. If you are located in the front, you'll have to squint all the way from the headlights of oncoming cars and contemplate all the curves of the roadway. Also fun for everybody.
• Near men or women? If the bus is not the numbering of seats and you yourself can choose where you sit, we first evaluated the overall adequacy companion, then its size. Sit all night next to a sprawling six seats on the body can only wish the enemy. A floor - it is a matter of taste. :)

2. Light and sound insulation

The first time you go on the bus, look at all these people who have with earplugs and sleeping mask for with surprise: "Here's another, a sissy!" But then quickly begin to envy them and blame themselves for hindsight. Do not repeat this mistake. Sleep on the bus is difficult at night, and without these devices penny and in general is almost impossible.

3. Blanket and pillow

Yes, of course, we are not talking about the usual things that we use at home. As a special pillow is better to take an inflatable donut, which supports the head and neck in the optimal position. This ingenious invention of mankind, which never compare your crumpled jacket or bag.

As for the blankets, it should be easy to take a bus or a long plaid jacket that you can throw on. Sometimes the temperature difference in transit can reach several tens of degrees (particularly if the bus passes through mountainous areas), so if you do not want to shiver from the cold midnight, you should take this into account circumstance.

4. Drink and toilet

What kind of comfort on a trip can be a question if you want to drink? Even more painful moments come when you realize that you want to use the toilet, and the nearest stop to go and go. To deal with the two kinds of discomfort is very simple.

• First, always take it with you on the bus a bottle of water. Even if there should be, still take.
• And second, at each stop, think about going to the toilet. Do not pay attention to their laziness and all these "do not want to like" and "as long as tolerated." At the same time, and razomnotes.

What to bring

Travel bus - this is not a space flight, but to prepare for it is necessary to no less carefully. While driving you will be sealed in a rather small space of your seat, so you should take care that everything necessary was at hand. Here is a small list, which you can navigate.

1. A small handbag or purse pectoral with the most valuable things. Documents, money, tickets, cards, smart phone and so on.
2. Backpack or bag with the things that you may find useful.
3. Items for sleep: earplugs, a light-shielding mask, blanket or jacket, inflatable pillow.
4. Entertainment: smartphone, book, player, tablet.
5. Medical devices which can be useful when you motion sickness, poisoning or that prescribed by your doctor.
6. Water and, if necessary, a small snack: nuts, energy bars, candy.
7. Toilet paper!

If you can add to the list or to share their experience of survival during long bus journeys, you can do so in the comments. I hope that they will be useful for everyone!