14 Riddles and Brain Teasers for Business Travellers

Long flights, train journeys and extended business trips often leave business travellers looking for ways to stay entertained and mentally engaged. Brain teasers and riddles are a great way to challenge yourself during downtime, whether you are travelling internationally for work, relocating temporarily or simply unwinding after a busy day of meetings.

At SilverDoor, we support business travellers around the world with comfortable long-stay accommodation designed for productivity, wellbeing and work-life balance.

To help make your next trip more enjoyable, we have put together 14 brain teasers to test your problem-solving skills.

Why downtime matters during business travel?

Frequent business travel can be mentally exhausting, especially during long-haul trips and extended stays away from home. Many professionals use puzzles, reading, exercise and local exploration to unwind and maintain focus while travelling.

Having comfortable accommodation also plays an important role. Unlike traditional hotels, serviced apartments provide more space, quieter environments and separate living areas, helping travellers relax more effectively between meetings and work commitments.

Business Travellers Riddles and Brain Teasers Infographic

Whether you solved all 14 riddles or got stuck on a few along the way, brain teasers are a great way to stay mentally active during travel downtime. They are also popular team-building activities for colleagues travelling together on business trips or international assignments.

Below are the answers and explanations for each riddle.

1. What can never be put in a saucepan?
2. I have seas without water, coasts without sand, towns without people and mountains without land. What am I?
3. I don't have eyes, but once I did see. Once I had thoughts, but now I'm white and empty. What am I?
4. A man shaves several times a day, yet he still has a beard. Who is this man?
5. What begins with T, ends with T and has T in it?
6. What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
7. Mary was born on December 25th, yet her birthday is always in the summer. How is this possible?
8. Which word in the dictionary is spelt incorrectly?
9. What's always coming but never arrives?
10. I can be written, I can be spoken, I can be exposed, I can be broken. What am I?
11. What coat is best put on wet?
12. On which day of the year do fewest people die?
13. Two men had lunch together and ordered iced teas to drink. One man had five during lunch while the other man had only one. All of the drinks were poisoned. The man that had only one drink died but the man that had five drinks survived. How can that be?
14. If you tell me the truth I will kill you with my sword, if you tell me a lie I will kill you with my spell. What must you say to survive?

ANSWERS

1. Its lid
2. A map
3. A skull
4. A barber
5. A teapot
6. A stamp
7. Mary lives in the Southern hemisphere
8. Incorrectly
9. Tomorrow
10. News
11. A coat of paint
12. February 29th
13. The poison was in the ice and the man who drink five iced teas never let his ice melt
14. You will kill me with your spell

Staying Comfortable during Extended Business Travel

For professionals travelling regularly, comfort and routine can make a significant difference to productivity and wellbeing. This is why many organisations now choose serviced apartments instead of hotels for longer business stays and relocation projects.

Serviced apartments provide:

• more space to work and relax
• kitchen and laundry facilities
• separate living and sleeping areas
• greater privacy
• better value for extended stays

SilverDoor provides serviced apartments in major business destinations worldwide, helping corporate travellers feel more at home while working abroad. Our most popular destinations include London serviced apartments, New York serviced apartments as well as Singapore and Hong Kong.

FAQs

Why are serviced apartments popular for business travel?

Serviced apartments provide more flexibility, space and comfort than hotels, making them ideal for professionals on extended work trips or relocation assignments.

Are serviced apartments suitable for remote working?

Yes. Many serviced apartments include Wi-Fi, workspace areas and separate living spaces that support remote and hybrid working.

Are serviced apartments better than hotels for long stays?

For extended business trips, serviced apartments often provide better value and a more comfortable living experience than traditional hotels.