Solo travel, Type 1 diabetes and severe allergies — honest stories, practical guides and the things I wish I knew before backpacking Southeast Asia.
About me
I booked a one-way flight to Bangkok anyway.
I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 20 and already lived with severe peanut and shellfish allergies. For five years the idea of travelling terrified me. Even though I had a passion for experiencing different cultures, people and places, my Type 1 and my allergies made achieving this goal feel impossible to reach.
After finishing my master’s in psychology I began to gain confidence in managing my condition and felt confident enough to book a one-way ticket to Bangkok, alone. Underwhelmed by the lack of information online about long-term travel and diabetes or allergies, I decided to document my journey, sharing every mistake, lesson and chaotic moment along the way.
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Stories from the road
Cambodia · Community trip
Why Cambodia? Join my first Type 1 community trip
8–17 December 2026: my Cambodia story, the 10-day itinerary and how to join us.
Vietnam story
The day my insulin froze on the Ha Giang Loop
Five months of insulin, one hostel freezer and a fairly stressful morning.
Solo travel
What five months away taught me about Type 1
The bits of travelling with diabetes I could not really learn from a packing list.
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Destinations
Guides and stories from Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Type 1 travel
Practical help before you go
Free checklist
The Type 1 travel checklist I wish I had before my first big trip.
Insulin, hypo treatments, documents, backups and the easy-to-forget bits.
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