Travelling through Bus can be so easy...!!!

Last day, I was travelling from Islamabad to Multan (approx. 600 km journey) I considered deeply on issue that how we can make the journey joyful without any strain in body and avoiding the same boring voyage. Well, there are always issue when somebody talk about travelling. There are many companies in Pakistan which promises to provide the comfortable journey but still after reaching our destination we often feel tired . The problem is not with the bus companies because the fault is in our approach towards travelling. It's our mentality that we never prepare ourselves  for the occasion. For businessmen and students, who often have to travel miles more than twice the month for business purposes and to meet family (esp. for students).

·         To start with, the issue varies from person to person depending on person obesity and height. It's always been difficult for the obese people to travel. Seats in majority of Pakistani buses are for person with average weight 70 kg and height 5 feet 8 inches. Mostly ,the distance to next seat is about 10 inches. The first step for obese person would be to prefer the axle seat rather window seat. It  provides extra space outside and also you doesn't create problem for your fellow partner. Some travel companies, such as Daewoo, Bilal Daewoo and Skyways Daewoo, provide headphone for listening to  television and songs played by driver through a USB or cassette and a box containing edible. It takes the space for legs and you start feeling uncomfortable with the box and headphone if you aren't listening. To come out of this uncomforted zone its better either you place the box on upper luggage section or you put the containing stuff in curtain bag upfront and unfold the box leaving you with extra space.

·         Many people blame the seats for being not comfortable and complain of strain in neck, thighs, joints and backbone. To sort that out, place the provide cushion at the back of head and try to sit such that you backbone touches the back of the seat. Place the legs straight. It allows more blood flow to feet and avoid numbness. For the obese people, It is advised to lower dress pant or jeans waist portion below belly button as it doesn't provide strain on urinary bladder and avoid pain in long journey. Most people listen songs from their mobile with ear buds headphone, it causes a lot of stress on ear drum and cause sting in head. I would recommend you the silver mesh headphones with low volume cause it allows the follow of air through ears and make you dynamic. Always prefer to walk during mid-break time than sitting around and tea over carbonated drinks because both help to release body strain.

·         Many people also complaint of get bored during travel as they don't find any interesting stuff. I would prefer that if you have any tabloid or laptop then do your pending works because its best time as you are not disturbed unless you have a known partner or irritating company. Else do the student way, watch movies ,serials or any entertainment stuff but do consider the time when you are using the laptop if you are on long journey then laptop batteries don't last long then 2 to 2.5 hours (if fully charged and used in power saver mode). If you don't have these accessories then it's much better to look outside window and try to discover new things in the repeated path. I am sure you will find things that will surprise you.

·         The final and most important thing what to eat during journey. First and foremost: AVOID JUNK FOOD, SNACKS AND CARBONATED LIQOUR. In long journey, junk food often causes stomach acidity and due to no exercise or activity, it may result to vomiting or give you vomiting stitches. Reduce the intake of liquid and if you feel thirsty then it is preferred to have water within the half an hour of reaching distance to mid-break or destination.  It avoids the excretion problem. Second most important thing: GO TO WASHROOM DURING BREAK IF YOU SLIGHTLY FEEL SO. Use biscuits (recommended to use cream free biscuits such as Candi, Sooper, GALA, etc),Cakes and fruits. These are easy digestible and provide sufficient energy to avoid hunger pangs for longer distances.

Hope, you  will consider the measures and have joyful trip next time.

(Important note: Journey would be more pleasant if you have exciting friend or partner with you.)

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