The Nothing Ear (a) earbuds are good for commutes and travel. They feel comfortable to wear and fit easily into your pocket. Their isolation and ANC help filter out the rumbling of bus engines and chit-chat, and though it's not the best, it's still effective. They don't leak much audio, so they won't bother neighbors during your travels. The app provides you with different listening modes if you need to toggle on transparency modes to catch announcements, and you can also access these on the fly through the controls. Also, the IP-rated buds and case offer a degree of protection from different climates like rainy bus transfers. That said, their continuous battery life can require a recharge during intercontinental flights.