As a plus size person, there are often things I need to think about when travelling; especially when taking public transport. Before the pandemic I often travelled to different places throughout the country to see friends and attend plus size events, so I thought I would share some travel tips with you as a plus size person.

Do Your Research 

One of the biggest things when travelling somewhere new is to do your research. For me this includes what the venue is like I am going to be visit – do I need to prepare myself for uncomfortable seating for example. However, what I also want to know is how easy is my journey going to be? Things like this article about the accessibility of UK train stations helps to make life easier, it tells me what to expect from different stations and helps me be prepared for those stations where life is going to be a little tougher.

Take Your Time 

One thing I definitely hate doing when travelling is rushing – I don’t want to be the last one on the train hunting for a seat or rushing into the station wondering which platform my train is leaving from. I’ve found things like Google Maps and The Train Line app can make life that much easier – even telling me if my train is delayed or what platform I should be travelling from.

Know Your Worth 

I have travelled up and down the UK and even took a holiday to Las Vegas a couple of years ago. One thing that always comes up with discussing plus size travel with others is how uncomfortable people feel they will be, or how embarrassed. Just remember that you deserve to see as much of the world as you want, regardless of your size or shape. So if you need to make use of accessibility websites before you travel, want to book an extra seat for comfort or need an extender belt on a plane, don’t let that put you off doing as much travelling as you want; you deserve it.

If you have any tips for travelling around the UK I would love to hear them!