Welcome to Accessible Trips!

About Me

After being diagnosed with post-covid dysautonomia in 2021, the thought of travelling again seemed near impossible, but over the past few years I have learned that this is not the case. On this website, I aim to share locations that are accessible for people with similar conditions, as well as some tips on how to make your trips more manageable.

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What is dysautonomia?

Dysautonomia is an umbrella term for health conditions related to the autonomic nervous system. The term "autonomic" means ”self-governing,” which means it controls things you don't have to think about. This covers a wide range of bodily functions, such as breathing, digestion, heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, sweating and much more. Some of the most common forms include POTS, orthostatic hypotension, vasovagal syncope and autonomic dysreflexia.

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Why I made AccessibleDayTrips.com

After my diagnosis, I realised that there was lack of resources when planning out trips. Before going somewhere new, I would have to spend lots of time checking things like parking, walking distances, or whether there were places to stop and rest. This would become frustrating and demoralising, especially while I was coming to terms with my new limitations.

 

On this blog, I aim to have all the information you need in one place.

All the locations on this website are places I have been to personally, shared with the aim of helping people with similar conditions. Thank you for joining the community!

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