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Bloggers
- Blogger: Emily Mendez
- Home Country: USA
What and where: How to Handle Travel Anxiety When You Have Bipolar
Travel can be exciting, but for people living with bipolar disorder it can also bring uncertainty and stress. Emily shares thoughtful strategies for preparing both mentally and practically before a trip, from packing medication carefully to planning for changes in routine. Drawing on her experience as a mental health writer and someone living with Bipolar I, she shows that awareness and preparation can transform anxiety into confidence. Her post reminds readers that with the right support and planning, meaningful travel is absolutely possible.
- Blogger: Justin Meneguzzi
- Home Country: Australia
What and where: Travelling with a Hearing Impairment
Justin offers an honest look at what travel is like with moderate sensorineural hearing loss. From navigating busy airports to communicating in unfamiliar environments, he reflects on the small challenges that hearing travellers may rarely notice. Yet his story is also filled with determination, curiosity and the joy of exploration. Through practical tips and personal insight, Justin shows that travel is not about perfect conditions, it is about adapting, learning and embracing the world with confidence.
- Blogger: Justin Meneguzzi
- Home Country: Australia
What and where: Travelling with a Hearing Impairment
Justin offers an honest look at what travel is like with moderate sensorineural hearing loss. From navigating busy airports to communicating in unfamiliar environments, he reflects on the small challenges that hearing travellers may rarely notice. Yet his story is also filled with determination, curiosity and the joy of exploration. Through practical tips and personal insight, Justin shows that travel is not about perfect conditions, it is about adapting, learning and embracing the world with confidence.
- Blogger: Laura
- Home Country: Belgium
What and where: Backpacking Saudi Arabia
Laura invites readers into the experience of exploring Saudi Arabia while travelling as an autistic adventurer. With careful planning and a love for slow discovery, she shares the beauty of desert landscapes, historic cities and cultural encounters along the way. Her reflections highlight the importance of preparation, personal boundaries and sensory awareness when travelling with autism. The journey becomes more than a destination, it is a reminder that thoughtful travel can open doors to places many once thought unreachable.
- Blogger: David Buseck
- Home Country: USA
What and where: Last Days in France
As their time in France draws to a close, David reflects on the quiet beauty of the final days of the journey. Living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), he travels with determination, humour and the support of his partner Linda. Together they savour simple moments, scenic towns, shared meals and the rhythm of travel. His writing captures how exploration becomes even more meaningful when each experience is cherished, reminding readers that adventure is defined by spirit rather than physical limits.
- Blogger: Debbie North
- Home Country: United Kingdom
What and where: Rolling into the Unknown: A Wheelchair Journey Through Sri Lanka
Travelling as a wheelchair user, Debbie navigates bustling cities, historic temples and lush landscapes with curiosity and determination. Her story balances honest reflections on accessibility with the excitement of exploring a vibrant country. By sharing both the hurdles and the highlights, Debbie demonstrates that adventurous travel does not disappear with mobility limitations, it simply requires creativity, courage and a willingness to roll into the unknown.
- Blogger: Keine Angst
- Home Country: Norway
What and where: Travelling with Multiple Sclerosis
Travelling with multiple sclerosis can require thoughtful preparation, and Keine Angst shares insights that make the journey easier. From managing fatigue to organising medication and planning accessible routes, she offers practical guidance drawn from personal experience. Yet the message behind her writing is not about limitations, it is about possibility. With the right planning and self-awareness, she shows that people living with MS can still explore the world and enjoy the freedom that travel brings.
Vloggers
- Vloggers: Melissa N. Reynolds
- Home Country: New Zealand
Experience: Shares life and travel insights while managing hypermobility and ME/CFS.
Melissa speaks candidly about the realities of living with chronic fatigue and hypermobility while still nurturing a love for exploration. She explains how pacing, careful planning and self-awareness can make travel more manageable. Rather than pushing through exhaustion, Melissa shows the importance of respecting one’s limits and adapting plans along the way. Her message is gentle but powerful: meaningful adventures are still possible when we learn to travel at our own rhythm.
- Vloggers: Paula Engebretson
- Home Country: USA
Experience: Shares practical strategies for living and travelling with ADHD.
Paula explores how ADHD can shape the way we experience travel and planning. She breaks down strategies for staying organised, managing distractions and keeping trips enjoyable instead of overwhelming. Her approach is practical and encouraging, turning what might feel chaotic into something structured and achievable. By sharing her own experiences, Paula reminds viewers that understanding how your brain works can make every journey smoother and far more enjoyable.
- Vloggers: Shaley Hoogendoorn
- Home Country: Canada
Experience: Raises awareness about living and travelling with bipolar disorder.
Shaley opens up about the emotional and practical realities of living with bipolar disorder while navigating life beyond home. She explains how awareness, routine and honest communication can help manage mood fluctuations during travel or unfamiliar situations. Her calm and open storytelling turns a complex topic into something approachable and relatable. Through her honesty, Shaley encourages viewers to approach both mental health and travel with compassion, preparation and courage.
- Vlogger: Sewa Kroetkov
- Home Country: USA
Experience: Documents travel and daily life while managing Crohn’s disease.
Sewa shares what it really means to travel while managing a chronic digestive illness. From planning around health needs to navigating unfamiliar environments, he offers practical advice drawn directly from experience. His honest reflections highlight the unpredictability that comes with living with Crohn’s disease. By speaking openly about the journey, Sewa shows that preparation and determination can keep adventure within reach.
- Vlogger: Melissa
- Home Country: Canada
Experience: Shares honest experiences of travelling with anxiety.
Melissa speaks about the emotional side of travel that many people rarely discuss. She shares how anxiety can appear before or during trips, and the practical ways she works through those feelings. From mindful preparation to taking small, manageable steps, her approach is both realistic and supportive. Melissa reminds viewers that courage often begins with simply deciding to go, even when the journey feels uncertain.
- Vlogger: Orion Kelly
- Home Country: Australia
Experience: Advocates for autism awareness through everyday experiences and travel.
Orion explores how autism shapes the way people experience unfamiliar environments, routines and social interactions. He explains how preparation, clear expectations and sensory awareness can make travel far more comfortable. Drawing on both personal experience and advocacy, Orion transforms complex topics into clear and accessible discussions. His message highlights that understanding neurodiversity helps create journeys that are inclusive, respectful and far more enjoyable for everyone.
- Vlogger: Ryan Pommering
- Home Country: United Kingdom
Experience: Explores new places and community life as an autistic traveller.
In this heartwarming video, Ryan sets out to explore new places while sharing moments of curiosity and discovery along the way. The channel captures the joy of stepping into the community and experiencing the world beyond familiar routines. With encouragement from his father, Ryan’s travels become opportunities for confidence, connection and growth. Each outing reminds viewers that adventure can begin with something as simple as going out and exploring together.
Instagrammers
- Instagrammer: Tonje Grønbech
<<< Poolside Confidence in Las Vegas
Tonje relaxes by the pool during a family trip to Las Vegas, confidently posing in a bright red bikini that celebrates both style and accessibility. Designed with a stretchy fit and front closure, the swimsuit makes dressing easier while embracing her disabled body with comfort and pride. Between lounging poolside and enjoying the water, the reel captures a moment of sunshine, confidence and family fun. Her post reminds us that inclusive fashion helps everyone feel powerful in their own skin.
- Instagrammer: Christa Gagnon
<<< Discovering Orcas at the Royal Alberta Museum
Christa and her family spend an energetic day exploring the Orcas: Our Shared Future exhibit at the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton. The reel follows the children as they dive into interactive displays and share fascinating orca facts, turning curiosity into learning. A stop in the Natural History Hall, filled with towering skeletons and hands-on exhibits, keeps their excitement going. The outing shows how accessible, engaging spaces can turn a simple museum visit into a day of discovery for the whole family.
- Instagrammer: Cameron LaBar
<<< Finding Strength in the Cold
Cameron steps into icy water for a cold plunge, embracing the challenge with determination and calm focus. Living with Tourette Syndrome, she uses cold exposure and breathwork as a way to build resilience and reconnect with her body. The reel captures the powerful contrast between the shock of the cold and the quiet strength required to stay present in the moment. Her post shows how stepping into discomfort can become a pathway to confidence and self-empowerment.
- Instagrammer: Henna Choi
<<< Learning to Let Go in Madrid
Henna shares the emotional reality of the first day of her trip to Spain, where exhaustion, missed sleep and unexpected changes quickly disrupt her carefully planned itinerary. As a neurodivergent traveller managing autism, OCD and travel anxiety, the unpredictability becomes overwhelming. Yet the day slowly shifts as she finds small moments of comfort — coffee, tapas and time with the people she loves. Her reel captures the honest truth of travel: sometimes the most meaningful memories begin when perfection gives way to acceptance.
- Instagrammer: Vin
<<< A Small Victory in the Supermarket
Henna shares the emotional reality of the first day of her trip to Spain, where exhaustion, missed sleep and unexpected changes quickly disrupt her carefully planned itinerary. As a neurodivergent traveller managing autism, OCD and travel anxiety, the unpredictability becomes overwhelming. Yet the day slowly shifts as she finds small moments of comfort — coffee, tapas and time with the people she loves. Her reel captures the honest truth of travel: sometimes the most meaningful memories begin when perfection gives way to acceptance.
- Instagrammer: Quinn Brett
<<< Adaptive Swimming at the Beach
Quinn heads to the beach with a friend for a playful race into the water, using a homemade PVC frame designed to help her move and swim with a spinal cord injury. The reel shows creativity and determination in action as adaptive equipment makes the experience possible. Between laughter, friendly competition and the rhythm of the waves, the moment celebrates movement in its many forms. Quinn’s post highlights how innovation and community help keep adventure alive.
- Instagrammer: Amy Van Dyken
<<< Mastering the Vehicle Transfer
Amy demonstrates the practical skill of transferring from her wheelchair into a lifted vehicle, using leverage and careful body positioning. The process isn’t effortless, but determination and practice turn a difficult task into a successful moment of independence. Drawing on both experience and a bit of physics knowledge, she shows how learning to use the body’s strengths can open new possibilities. Her reel reminds viewers that persistence and creativity often turn obstacles into achievements.