Reading on the go

Some thoughts on reading while on different forms of transportation

Airplane

3/5 - In theory this is a great setting but falls flat the moment you're on the plane. The seats are tiny and uncomfortable and there's the horrible airplane sound to contend with

I'm sure the experience in first class is better but that ain't my tax bracket so

Eurostar

4/5 - Smooth with fairly smooth with minimal interruptions. Loses a point since there's a non-zero chance you end up next to a crying kid the entire journey and you can't move because of assigned seating

Intercity (new)

5/5 - Super smooth, comfy seats with nice tables if you can get one. Not too many stops which keeps interruptions minimal

Intercity (old)

3/5 - Loses a point since they're usually pretty busy and might not be possible to get a seat. Loses another point since the trains are also pretty nasty depending on the day and time which affects the overall ambiance

These also tend to run on the busier lines where I travel and so there's also a good chance you might not get a seat

Sprinter

2/5 - Too many stops, no time to actually focus. Too many disruptions and people moving around all the time

Tram

1/5 - PSA please don't read on a tram you will miss your stop

Bus

1/5 - Way too bumpy and ugh motion sickness

Car

2/5 - Less bumpy but still ugh motion sickness

Cycling

0/5 - Also they will fine you and you will go to jail. Don't recommend