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A street in Zagreb, Croatia. Most buildings are three stories high and painted yellow / orange.

An autistic person travels to Europe – Part 4

Disability in Croatia Before leaving the city of Split, my body decided it didn’t need my breakfast coffee. I followed the sign to the WC to be greeted by a full-body high turnstile gate. To the side, a woman sat by an open door with a disabled wheelchair sign

Sunset over Lake Geneva. Clouds roll over the mountains in the distance and yachts bob about on the lake.

An autistic person travels to Europe – Part 3

Ordering foreign food in a foreign language As an autistic person, I have food issues. If we go out somewhere I make sure they have a plain burger on the menu as anything else will be too complicated to order. At home I can eat all kinds of food, but

An autistic person travels to Europe – Part 2

An autistic person travels to Europe – Part 2

Overload In Croatia, we got a coach from the capital City of Zagreb to the seaside port of Zadar. We booked specific seats as I’m 6 foot 5 and wanted the best legroom possible, and upon arrival found two women in our seats. Explaining the situation to the coach

A starry night sky over a body of water with some islands in the distance.

An autistic person travels to Europe – Part 1

Recently, my wife and I took a trip to Europe. It was our first big trip in years, and I decided to note down some thoughts along the way. I’ve learnt a lot during the pandemic about disability and how to be in the world as an autistic person.