Over 10 years ago, I got a diagnosis that would change my life. I was told that I had Episodic Ataxia Type 2: A rare degenerative Neurological condition. I was misdiagnosed with epilepsy for most of my life, so with this new diagnosis, I was overcome with so many emotions. It was a mix of excitement, [...]
Travel Planning can be incredibly stressful. I mean, there is so much to think about, like: where you want to travel, how you will budget, where to book flights and hotels, what to pack, and what to do in each destination. There is a lot to do when it comes to trip planning. The [...]
Day tours have always been my favorite way to explore the places I travel too. Whether it’s a walking tour, food tour or even a day trip somewhere outside the city. I like to research my tour options before I travel anywhere. You can never be too prepared! That being said, I am no [...]
A question a lot of people ask me is how my disability affects my job as a travel writer and as much as I would love to give a short answer to this question, that’s impossible! I did the next best thing! I wrote an entire article on what travel writing with Ataxia is [...]
Clumsiness has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Thanks Ataxia! Tripping and falling is what I do best. You could say I have become a master at it. Not like that’s something you really want to master, but this gal has! That being said, traveling to certain [...]
Do you ever get to a new city and wonder what other things you can do besides the traditional Free Walking Tour or exploring based on what a map tells you? Maybe you have done those things and want to try something new. Walking tours and maps aren't bad, but it's fun to experience [...]
The first time I stayed in a hostel, I was 22 and on my first solo trip to Ireland. I didn't know what to expect, all I knew was that I would be sleeping in a room with several other people. I had an image of the place in my mind as being a [...]