I'm autistic. I don't have a well-developed social filter so my posts are straight forward - the good, bad and the ugly truth. I offer tips intended to make travel easier for sensory sensitives along with candid reviews and recommendations.
– KJ
If you’d like to go on a cruise but have food allergies or dietary restrictions – these tips may help you get delicious and safe meals onboard. Cruise ships are notorious for food, lots of it day or night, and it’s usually quite good. Food quality differs between cruise lines, …
Most of my life I have traveled without a companion. It’s been difficult to coordinate trips with others since most of my potential travel partners didn’t have the funds, time or interest to travel when I did. But I had a thirst to see new places and have adventures so …
You may wonder why I openly advocate sharing having Autism Spectrum Disorder when traveling. Is it really anyone’s business? Does it make a difference? Doesn’t that leave me open to being mistreated? Why make a spectacle of myself by announcing “I’m autistic”? Because it works – People cooperate with me …
An Aspie Kit, or Sensory Kit, is a handbag/backpack/sack filled with various items to help when sensory issues begin to overwhelm you. Near and dear to me, mine travels with me wherever I go, even when shopping near home. Everyone must personalize their kit, filling it with just the right …
There are so many forms of modern transportation, it can be tough to choose which is best for the sensory sensitive traveler. In this overview, I will discuss several considerations and possible pros and cons for traveling using automobiles, buses, trains, ships and airplanes. (I will explore each in detail …
Chances are you’ve heard at least one of the following comments: “Broaden your horizons” “Take a risk” “It’s good to get out in the world” “Do something different” and of course the parental, “Get out of your room – you spend too much time inside. Meet new people, have an …
Swan: To wander without a goal or destination in mind (it’s also my last name.) Trek: to make one’s way arduously, with great effort; a journey. Aspie: A fun, shortened term used for folks with Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Wahoo! Lucky you, you get to read my …
