Accessible Travel with Fibromyalgia: What I Plan Before We Go

Planning a trip with fibromyalgia, chronic pain, or fatigue? Here's what I check before we go — parking, terrain, mobility scooters, accessible toilets, sensory overload, battery life, and backup plans. Because accessible doesn't always mean *accessible for you*. 🔴 Join the Holistic Fibromyalgia Journeys Discord community ➡️   / discord   ⭐️ Prefer to reach out privately? Email me here ➡️ [email protected] =========================== Planning a trip when you live with fibromyalgia, chronic pain, fatigue, or mobility limitations can look very different from traditional travel planning. In this video, I'm talking through the real-life accessibility questions I consider before a trip — using an upcoming trip to York and footage from a medieval fair as real-world examples. It's not just about where we go — it's about how we prepare, how we protect our energy, and how we create enough flexibility to actually enjoy the experience once we get there. In this video, you'll learn: • Why "accessible" does not always mean accessible for your needs • How fatigue and fibromyalgia affect travel planning • What to ask venues before you book or arrive • Why terrain, distance, parking, seating, and toilets matter • How mobility scooters, battery life, and backup plans impact your day • Why planning ahead reduces stress and makes travel more possible =========================== Connect with us! Discord ➡︎   / discord   Email ➡︎ [email protected] #AccessibleTravel #Fibromyalgia #DisabilityTravel #ChronicIllness #MobilityAids Our mission here at Holistic Fibromyalgia Journeys is to help people living with fibromyalgia and chronic illness feel less alone by sharing lived experience, practical adaptations, and honest conversations about daily life. Disclaimer: These videos are based on my own personal experience with fibromyalgia and chronic illness. They are not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Please speak with a qualified healthcare professional about your own health, symptoms, mobility needs, or travel concerns. 0:00 - Planning 0:35 - Accessible for who? 2:21 - Planning for fatigue 3:27 - Venue details decide access 6:23 - Don't book venues blindly 8:08 - Ground texture affects usage 10:40 - Consider rest stops 12:51 - Never assume availablility 14:11 - Peace of mind takes planning 15:22 - The fayre is an example 16:09 - Olde places, new barriers 17:07 - Planning creates more options 18:20 - Where we go. How we go 19:13 - Let's build a community together