Blog Posts Tagged ‘autistic travel’

Exploring North Alabama Through Autistic Eyes: An Accessible Travel Guide

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.

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Travel as Therapy: Exploring the World as an Autistic Adult

Autism adventures abroad, travel therapy, accessible tourism

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.

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Autistic Travel Voices #11: Louie Amos

Louie Amos, Autistic Traveller, Accessible Tourism

In this latest edition of ‘Autistic Travel Voices’ I had the pleasure of chatting with Louie – an autistic solo traveler and freelance writer from Bristol, England. I was especially drawn to Louie’s thoughtful reflections on balancing routine with spontaneity, and how his love of food, nature, and community has shaped his journeys across the UK and beyond.

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Why Bundaberg Is Queensland’s Best-Kept Secret for Accessible Travel

Bundaberg travel guide, off-the-beaten-path Queensland, autistic accessible travel Australia

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.

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Autistic Travel Voices #10: Allie Mason

Allie with the sign for Yellowstone National Park

In this edition of ‘Autistic Travel Voices’ I got the opportunity to chat with Allie Mason, who is a fellow autistic traveler from England who now also works as an autistic children’s author.

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Autistic Travel Voices #9: Rin Yoshitani

In this latest edition of ‘Autistic Travel Voices’ I got the opportunity to chat with Rin – a young solo traveler from Tokyo. Having previously lived in Tokyo, I took a personal interest in Rin’s experiences as an autistic person growing up there, due to the vast cultural differences from my own upbringing in Europe.

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Crowd Anxiety & Sensory Overload: Managing Busy Environments as an Autistic Traveler 

Crowd Anxiety, Sensory Overload, Autism Travel Tips

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

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My 1 Month Accessible Rail Adventure Around Europe With Interrail / Eurail

Eurail, Interrail, Accessible Train Travel, Autistic Tourism, Alex Stratikis, Geneva viewpoint

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.

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Autistic Travel Voices #8: Matt

autism adventures abroad, neurodivergent travel options, autistic tourism

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.

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How Not to Feel Overwhelmed While Traveling (or Preparing to Travel)

Flexible autistic travel planning, Stress-free travel tips, Neurodivergent-friendly travel

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.

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Autistic Travel Voices #7: Katie Oswald

Autistic Peace Corps, Wakiso, Uganda

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.

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Weekly Thoughts #13: Looking Back on Where it All Began

Glasgow, Brewery, Alex Stratikis

A short blog post looking back on some of the events that have led me up until this current point in my life.

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