Ultimate Guide To Long-haul Travel With Chronic Illness
Published 2024-04-15
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šāļø Hey everyone, Daniela here! Welcome back to "Through the Looking Glass," where we foster resilience and inspire lives. Today, I'm taking you on my most challenging adventure yetāa 28-hour journey to Thailand! š¹š
Travelling can be daunting with long waits, uncomfortable seats, and not-so-great food, but it's even more taxing when dealing with chronic pain and fatigue. Despite recently being diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis on top of having Fibromyalgia, I'm not letting that stop me. Thailand has been a dream, and it's finally coming true!
In this video, I'll share everything I've learned from my travels to make long-haul flights as bearable as possible. From packing light (but right!) to navigating airports and in-flight comfort, I've got you covered! We'll talk about everything from what to pack, how to choose your seats, manage airport stress, and even how to keep your energy up and pain at bay during those long hours in the air.
š Before we dive in, I'd love to hear from youāwhere in the world would you travel if you could, and why? Drop your dream destinations in the comments below!
Remember, traveling with chronic pain can be overwhelming, but it's not impossible. With the right approach and preparation, any trip can be an opportunity for adventure and self-discovery. So grab your passport, and let's conquer the skies together!
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Iām Daniela I have been diagnosed with several chronic illnesses. I look normal, I do things, have a job and go on vacations, but inside I'm sick. I live with several chronic illnesses and they affect my daily life. I am in constant pain and struggle with brain fog. Although I'm constantly looking for new doctors, new treatments and solutions I have also accepted my illnesses and do not let them define me. In this channel, I share a little bit of everything. Information about my conditions, my travels, my dreams, my journey, my life. This channel is about life through chronic illness lenses. Come and join me and see what I'm up to lately.
Check out those other videos about my chronic illness story:
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All Comments (8)
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If you have any tips to make long-haul travel a bit less "nightmarish" please share them with us!
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I have this bucket list of Thailand and the flight is my nightmare.Thank you for the video!
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So much awesome advice and insight! Thank you! š„°
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This was a fantastic video very informative. Thank you ā¤
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Muito obrigada por compartilhar todos essas valiosas dicas. Vou fazer minha primeira viagem internacional e ja estou apavorada em como vou aguentar horas em um aviĆ£o. Varias dicas eu nem mesmo tinha pensado antes, mas vai ser de uma ajuda enorme. ā¤
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Thank you so much gor the tip on bringing a cold bag for meds. I have a liquid med that has to be cold.
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Another fantastic video! I'm so grateful for your tips, compassion and understanding. Chronically ill seem to choose empathy or bitterness, positivity or negativity. Do people ever ask how you can possibly travel with your conditions when you avoid other things? People sometimes ask how I can possibly fly and withstand layovers yet forego visiting a few hours. They do not understand I must pick and choose and what is worth it to us. Yes, I fly BUT experience severe pain from it for many days. It takes all of my strength and energy and then some. Yet other times I decline driving three hours away for a weekend...but travel is part of me. It's crucial for my mental health and growth. I'm fortunate to have traveled to many countries on my bucket list. And Croatia is my happy place. But I do want to travel to other countries such as Poland, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria which are relatively close. My husband and I travel from within Europe as distances are much shorter than from Canada. We live 45 minutes from Italy and Slovenia so take wonderful daytrips by car. We hope to travel to Poland and stay on a Croatian island in May and September (if my shoulder permits...pain literary brings me to my knees at times). As we're here for a year minimum, our options are unlimited! Your recommendations are invaluable. I also take roll on Biofreeze for smaller areas where I don't use heat patches. It only works for about an hour but sometimes it distracts me just enough. I agree with pre-boarding, a real life saver. Wheelchair assistance is wonderful...you get whisked through security quickly and past the lines. The first time I required it I felt oddly guilty but when you legitimately need it, you do what you have to do. Air Canada, however, does NOT permit wheelchair assistance users to sit in the Exit row. You have to choose one or the other. I found that out the hard way. Do you have further travel plans for this year?
