Not every part of your trip is going to be an adrenaline rush. In between drinking snake blood and hunting the most dangerous game, you’ll be idling away time in train stations, airports and bus terminals. Rather than get antsy or complain about schedules and itineraries, stay calm and enjoy the downtime.

Twiddle your thumbs. Play cat’s cradle. Shuffle up and deal out a game of UNO. Just don’t be a whiner. You’ll get there when you get there and the journey is part of the adventure.