I look for hidden clues when reading traveler reviews of hotels, restaurants, activities, and tours. Clues about the sensory experiences an autistic traveler might experience, from blaring music and lights to chemical odors. But it’s more complex than that: sensory avoidant and sensory seeking autism is not a contradiction. And quite honestly, I don’t buy…
Autism and change is a funny subject. I actually like it — when I’m the one who creates it. But as a nomad, I’m often asked: “How do you cope with moving all the time?” Great question. On average, I move once a month— sometimes more, and sometimes less. I crave certainty in my environment, and particularly from…
This clothes packing list is always changing! I’ll update the list as I make additions and subtractions. Some buttons don’t have links because I cannot find equivalents on US sites. Like to read the justifications for these clothes? See the original article. Backpacks Outerwear Bottoms, Tops, and Dresses You can also find great merino options…
Dealing with sensory overload as an autistic shopper. Sensory-friendly grocery shopping for autistic people is on the rise, thank goodness. As a full-time autistic traveler, I’ve been eager to try out the so-called autism hour in supermarkets wherever I might be. A few weeks ago, I tried sensory-friendly hours at Aldi and Lidl (only two blocks…
When I first discovered there were ferries to Iceland from Denmark, I thought it couldn’t be true. My second thought: will I get seasick? Despite growing up in an Alaskan fishing town, I’ve never found my sealegs. So taking a North Atlantic Ocean multi-day ferry to Iceland from Denmark seemed foolhardy. But it was the…
Clothes are the most extensive and essential packing category for nomads. They’re also the sneakiest: you buy one t-shirt here, a pair of socks there, and soon your bag is bursting at the seams. I’ll discuss what’s in my bag and the reasons behind it in this and subsequent articles. I’ll also explain why I…
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