Ep. 86: Navigating Travel with Hidden Disabilities with Robyn (@2emptypassports)
Today we are chatting with Robyn (@2emptypassports), who was a speaker at our virtual summit in May and August. Robin Dirk from Two Empty Passports, a travel blog focused on slow travel and hidden disabilities. Robin shares her personal journey of overcoming a car accident and pursuing her passion for travel. She discusses the challenges of traveling with hidden disabilities and offers tips for planning trips with limitations. Robin also talks about her experiences teaching overseas and her future travel goals. In this episode, you will learn:
• Having a hidden disability can present unique challenges, such as navigating the perceptions of others and adapting travel plans to accommodate limitations.
• Planning is key when traveling with hidden disabilities, including researching destinations, grouping activities based on capabilities, and allowing for extra time to explore.
• Driving can offer flexibility and the opportunity to discover small towns and off-the-beaten-path destinations.
• Tips for planning trips with hidden disabilities include considering transportation options, knowing and respecting limitations, using Google Maps for planning, and adding extra time for rest and recuperation.
...and more!
You can find Robyn here!
instagram.com/2emptyPassports
You can get your VIP ticket Goodybag for the May Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit here, where you can check out Robyn's session about travel with hidden disabilities, or you can grab her session on Slow Travel from the August Summit here !
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• Having a hidden disability can present unique challenges, such as navigating the perceptions of others and adapting travel plans to accommodate limitations.
• Planning is key when traveling with hidden disabilities, including researching destinations, grouping activities based on capabilities, and allowing for extra time to explore.
• Driving can offer flexibility and the opportunity to discover small towns and off-the-beaten-path destinations.
• Tips for planning trips with hidden disabilities include considering transportation options, knowing and respecting limitations, using Google Maps for planning, and adding extra time for rest and recuperation.
...and more!
You can find Robyn here!
instagram.com/2emptyPassports
You can get your VIP ticket Goodybag for the May Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit here, where you can check out Robyn's session about travel with hidden disabilities, or you can grab her session on Slow Travel from the August Summit here !
https://bougieinabackpack.thrivecart.com/virtual-travel-free-may2024/
You can find our FREE Travel Beginner's Blueprint Here:
dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457913/90732056966858389/share
Want to submit a question or comment to our Bougie Mailbag? You can do so here:
forms.gle/Hb3iAbCfsK5BWnii8
Be sure to join our facebook community: facebook.com/groups/bougieinabackpack
Find us on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bougieinabackpack/
https://www.instagram.com/travelmackenzie
https://www.instagram.com/pennywisetraveler