Blog Posts Tagged ‘accessible travel’
Exploring North Alabama Through Autistic Eyes: An Accessible Travel Guide
16 September 2025
Spacious, sensory-friendly, and full of hidden gems, North Alabama quietly shattered my expectations. From caves to space centers, it’s a destination that balances calm with curiosity. Autistic travelers will find ease, comfort, and far more to explore than you’d expect.
Travel as Therapy: Exploring the World as an Autistic Adult
30 April 2025
Travel isn’t just a getaway—it can be healing. In this post, I explore how travel serves as therapy for autistic adults, sharing personal insights from visiting over 65 countries. Learn how embracing the unknown can support sensory regulation, build confidence, and lead to meaningful self-discovery.
Why Bundaberg Is Queensland’s Best-Kept Secret for Accessible Travel
11 April 2025
Discover why Bundaberg is one of Queensland’s most underrated destinations. From accessible attractions and natural wonders to vibrant local flavors and cultural experiences, this guide covers everything you need to plan an unforgettable and inclusive getaway.
Manizales – Colombia’s Overlooked City with Lots on Offer
19 September 2024
Manizales, isn’t on the map for many in Colombia, but it offers an authentic escape with stunning mountain views and a rich coffee culture. My 5-day stay revealed the beauty & tranquility of this lesser-known gem.
Stibbert Museum: A Guide to Florence’s Beautiful Hidden Treasure
17 July 2024
The Stibbert Museum is somewhat of a hidden gem located in the outskirts of Florence, Tuscany. It contains a grand garden estate and houses one of the world’s largest collections of armory in its museum.
Crowd Anxiety & Sensory Overload: Managing Busy Environments as an Autistic Traveler
15 July 2024
Loud and crowded environments are one of the most common sources of unneeded stress, anxiety and sensory overload for autistic people. Here I look at some of the ways I mitigate this while traveling
Best Things to See and Do in Scotland’s Newest City – Dunfermline (including Accessibility)
1 July 2024
Scotland has a new city – Dunfermline! And with new ambitions as grand as its past, there is lot coming to this cozy burgh. Click on to I explore some of the current highlights on offer from an accessible lens.
My 1 Month Accessible Rail Adventure Around Europe With Interrail / Eurail
15 June 2024
I spent a month exploring some of the best that Europe has to offer with Interrail/Eurail to promote accessibility across their rail networks. Read on to see what I found out during this epic adventure.
Autistic Travel Voices #8: Matt
15 April 2024
In this new edition of ‘Autistic Travel Voices’ I interviewed a young solo traveler from Houston, Texas named Matt. Matt has been on many adventures, and kindly shared some of insights from his journeys.
How Not to Feel Overwhelmed While Traveling (or Preparing to Travel)
22 February 2024
Feeling constantly overwhelmed is part of the autistic experience for many in the community. Here are the best ways which I practice to help manage these feelings while solo traveling.
Spotlight on Accessible Tourism Initiatives – Free Attractions in Paris for Disabled Visitors
19 February 2024
Did you know that government owned attractions in Paris are free to disabled visitors, as well as their companion? This is a little-known secret, yet the scheme is widely available across Europe’s vast tourist trail, often going unnoticed.
Checking in to Check out Hotel Etico Blue Mountains: Australia’s First Social Enterprise Hotel
8 February 2024
Hotel Etico Blue Mountains is Australia’s first social enterprise hotel. Part of an initiative that has its roots in Italy, the hotel mainly hires young people with disabilities through its employment programs – giving them a chance at a career that might have otherwise been unobtainable.
