Blog Posts Tagged ‘accessible travel’
Autistic Travel Voices #7: Katie Oswald
25 January 2024
In this new edition of ‘Autistic Travel Voices’ I had a great conversation with Katie Oswald of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults. While Katie now offers coaching & consulting services, she also has an extensive travel history too – which she discusses in this interview.
Volunteering Abroad with Worldpackers: An Exciting Opportunity for the Year Ahead
31 December 2023
Autism Adventures Abroad has recently partnered with Worldpackers for a year’s worth of volunteering experiences to coincide with my move to Australia – with a focus on accessibility. More to follow, but be sure to check out the exclusive discount code for new signups!
Autistic Travel Voices #6: Mischa
5 December 2023
In this edition of ‘Autistic Travel Voices’ I interview Mischa, an American solo traveler from Washington DC. He has been traveling since a young age and has now visited all 50 US states. Check out what Mischa had to share about his varied travel experiences and how they relate to the autistic experience.
Visiting One of the World’s Top Attractions: Stockholm’s Vasa Museum
3 December 2023
The Vasa Museum was recently listed as one of the 10 best museums in the world, and it’s no wonder why. The building houses the world’s preserved 17th century warship, that was subsequently recovered over 300 years later.
Top 9 Things not to Take for Granted when Preparing to Travel
24 November 2023
Preparing for travel can be a real headache when you have to think about all of the things you need to consider. So, I compiled this list of things that you may first at first consider, but which you should not be taking for granted on your trips.
Weekly Thoughts #11: Wanting to Travel the World as an Autistic Adult
22 November 2023
In this edition of ‘Weekly Thoughts’ I discuss the desire to travel the world by myself as a solo backpacker, and how this relates to me being an autistic adult.
Accessible Italy: Why Florence Should be on Every Autistic Traveler’s Bucketlist
10 November 2023
Did you know that every publicly owned tourist attraction in Italy is free for disabled visitors? This also includes line skips, amongst other benefits. Here’s some of the free options I checked out during my stay in Florence!
Weekly Thoughts #10: Learning to be Spontaneous when Traveling as an Autistic Backpacker
5 November 2023
In this edition of ‘Weekly Thoughts’ I discuss being spontaneous in my travels as an autistic adult & how it made for better experiences in the long run.
Birmingham: A Glimpse through the Lens of the City’s Accessibility
1 July 2023
Birmingham is often overshadowed by other UK destinations, but my recent visit revealed just how abundant in things to see and do this amazing city was – particularly in terms of accessibility.
Autistic Travel Voices #4: Lydia Wilkins
21 March 2023
My interview with Lydia Wilkins for this edition of ‘Autistic Travel Voices’. She currently works as a freelance journalist covering a range of disability & social issues, and is also an ambassador for AccessAble. Lydia’s rich insight into her time spent traveling as an autistic woman has made for a great interview!
Exploring the World’s Best – San Diego Zoo: Accessibility Review
26 December 2022
I was lucky enough to be invited on a press trip to San Diego Zoo in December to experience the USA’s most visited and well known menagerie. As well as being first class in numerous fields of animal welfare, the zoo now has incorporated sensory inclusive elements as part of its partnership with KultureCity to provide a truly accessible adventure for autistic guests.
Bath’s No. 1 Royal Crescent – A Glimpse into how Autistic Inclusive Tourism should be
22 December 2022
During a press trip to Bath, I was made aware about a museum that was aiming high for their autistic accessibility implementation. No. 1 Royal Crescent ended up being a highlight of my visit to this charming city. Find out what inclusive features they now have in place.
