Drive & Listen
Dashcam footage of a city loop with the local radio playing over it, so you can drive slowly through Istanbul while answering email.
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How to get the most from it
Drive & Listen sits in Armchair Travel under Wander, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something calming, cosy and clever.
About this category: Street-view wandering, city walks, live webcams and the small miracle of standing on a road eight thousand kilometres away for free.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Winding down when your head is busy
- Somewhere low-key to settle into
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Trying it with zero commitment
Drive & Listen: quick answers
Is Drive & Listen free?
Yes. Drive & Listen is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Drive & Listen?
No. You can use Drive & Listen without signing up for anything.
Does Drive & Listen work on a phone?
Not well. We file Drive & Listen as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Drive & Listen safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.
How long does Drive & Listen take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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