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In the digital age where it seems like we can work wherever we go around the world, traveling has become part and parcel of most jobs in 2015.

Travelling for work can be extremely stressful, working long hours and spending extended periods of time away from your family, and that’s not even taking into consideration the boredom that can come from all those hours in the departure lounge.

If you’re particularly vulnerable to twiddling your thumbs, check out these top tips to keep that boredom at bay.

Indulge in the latest bestseller

With all the media coverage surrounding the latest movie, it’s hard to get away from all the Fifty Shades of Grey hype at the moment. For that reason then it’s no wonder then that the second installment in the series, Fifty Shades Freed, is currently one of the top sellers on the New York Times Best Seller lists. If you want to keep in the loop on the literature circuit, make sure you frequently visit this list to see what all the fuss is about – you’ll often find the best sellers on display in many airport shops.

Keep an eye on your team

What’s the worst thing about being away from the comfort of your own home? Missing your team play, of course! Of course, rather than trying to clamber into a train station or airport bar to catch the last few minutes of your team playing, it’s far preferable just to keep on top of your favorite football team, baseball team and others via a simple website. At Betting Sports, for example, stories are regularly updated on even the most obscure of sports teams, helping you to stay on top no matter how far up in the air you are.

Tally up your favorite movies

One of the better things about long-haul flights is of course, the in-flight entertainment. If you don’t have much time to be home and access movies at sites like Netflix, you might just be better off keeping a list of your favorite movies whilst on the plane. If you’ve never seen a certain flick, watch it on the plane and keep a note of it – if you have an IMDB Pro account, you can also score it later on when you’re off the plane, and save it for watching again with family when you return!