Chronic Pain

What Happens If You Have A Medical Emergency Abroad

January 23, 2026

Learn what to do if you’re traveling abroad and have a medical emergency. If you’re from the United States and you’re traveling overseas, you might be scared to seek medical care in another country. This post gives you information on how to seek medical care in other countries, how to get medicine you might need, and how to get other medical services. Learn how to protect your health and pocketbook with international travel insurance.

Accessible Travel Resources: Websites, Apps, and Tools I Actually Use

May 6, 2025

Discover the best accessible travel resources, including websites, apps, and tools for disabled travelers and those with chronic illness. These are the ones I actually use.

The Best Accessible Tour Companies and Cruises for Disabled Travelers

April 24, 2025

Looking for accessible tours and cruises for disabled travelers? Discover the best tour companies and cruise lines that prioritize wheelchair access and chronic illness-friendly experiences

How to Plan a Trip When You Have a Chronic Illness: Packing, Pacing, and Self-Care Tips

April 24, 2025

Traveling with a chronic illness? Get my best tips for packing smart, pacing your trip, and practicing self-care on the road — from one chronically ill traveler to another.

Traveling With Back Pain – How To Achieve Travel Comfort

April 4, 2024

Traveling with back pain? Read this. Learn how to travel in comfort with travel tips for managing back & neck pain. Keep chronic pain at bay with heat therapy, lumbar support, pain medication, seat modifications, and more. Degenerative disc disease, spinal cord injuries, spinal stenosis,& lower back problems don’t have to keep you home. Lower back pain when driving or flying? Find travel comfort with these great tips from a back pain sufferer and solo world traveler.

Jenn Lloyd is a disabled travel blogger and television writer based in Los Angeles. After a successful career writing for shows like KC Undercover and The Thundermans, she launched Sick Girl Travels to share her experiences navigating the world with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, and fibromyalgia. Having visited 40 U.S. states, 39 countries, and all 7 continents, Jenn offers inclusive travel guides with accessibility tips for those with mobility challenges. Her work has been featured on CNN, Huffington Post, and Consumer Reports. When not traveling, she enjoys fostering dogs, photographing street art, and spending time with her French bulldog, Miss Madelyn Pew.

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