Prejudice and Expectations, Traveling with Invisible Challenges

🇬🇧 Prejudice and Expectations – Traveling with Invisible Challenges

Traveling with invisible challenges can be twice as hard. You're dealing not only with anxiety, pain, or fatigue, but with other people's expectations.
Many assume that "you look fine" means "you are fine." They don't see what it costs.

I remember once canceling a group tour because I was exhausted. The guide smiled kindly and said, "You can just try and see."
He meant well, but I felt small. Later, I learned to set boundaries without apology. My journey isn't about proving anything, it's about participating, in my own way.

Inclusive travel is about more than ramps or accessibility. It's about seeing the whole person, including what's invisible.
If you live with an invisible condition, know this: you're not alone. You don't owe anyone an explanation. You have every right to experience the world, on your terms.