How I Travel With a Chronic Illness (CIRS): Honest Stories & Practical Travel Tips
Travelling the world with a chronic illness isn’t something you often see talked about online, especially when the illness doesn’t “look” obvious. From the outside, my travels might seem carefree and high-energy, but behind every trip is careful planning, flexibility, and a deep understanding of my body.
In this episode, I’m sharing something I don’t often talk about publicly: my experience living with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), often referred to as mould illness, and how it impacts the way I travel.
This is a deeply personal conversation about invisible illness, flare-ups on the road, missed moments, and why I continue to travel anyway... just differently. If you’ve ever wondered whether travel is still possible with a chronic illness, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
What it’s really like travelling with an invisible chronic illness
How CIRS affects my energy, cognition, digestion, and resilience
Why I plan trips months in advance (and how I do it gently)
How I use Google Maps, social media, and AI to reduce planning overwhelm
My non-negotiables when choosing accommodation
What travelling during a flare-up actually looks like
What I pack in my chronic illness travel kit
Helpful Resources & Links
Related blog post: How I Travel with a Chronic Illness: My CIRS Travel Story
Related blog post: The Future of Travel AI is Here: How AI is Revolutionising The Way We Plan, Book & Experience the World
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