Who is AspieTravels? I Solo Travel and Cultural Adventures
Hello there! I’m Tom exploring solo travel and cultural adventures travel around the world. I spend my free time doing something new, wherever that may be, I enjoy travel and meeting new people, so this enables me to combine my passion for travel with exploring new cultures.
I’m a travel blogger and vlogger creating videos on my YouTube channel of the same name and also a diagnosed Aspie.
Additionally, I share my experiences of traveling the world, solo travel and cultural adventures to help others who may be a neurodivergent or neurotypical alike feel more confident and comfortable traveling solo. Moreover, I’m also a strong advocate for accessibility and inclusion in the travel industry. I also travel with a CPAP machine for sleep apnea, so you’ll find my practical CPAP travel guide here on flying with one, powering it, and packing it.
Beyond that the blog will also cover what its like to fly in quieter business class cabins, whether short or long haul, part of the wider solo travel and cultural adventures I enjoy documenting
When it comes to destinations, I’m also drawn to safe places that are off the beaten track, avoiding high footfall tourist areas and offer a unique perspective that fits perfectly with my solo travel and cultural adventures ethos. Ultimately, I am always learning and growing, and I’m excited to share my experiences with the world.
For trusted travel gear, essentials and resources I use and recommend, visit my Bio Links page.
My YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/@AspieTravels features my interests in history, travel, culture, architecture, transport, aviation, and air travel, as well as engineering history and the remarkable marvels and relics of the past.
Destinations to Visit
Best Places to Travel: 48 Hours in Riga - Exploring the Best of Latvia's Capital City
Exploring Riga's Old Town
Start your day by visiting Riga’s Old Town, where you can discover the city’s rich history and experience the culture up close. Visit Riga Castle, the official residence of the President of Latvia, and take a stroll through Town Hall Square, where you’ll find the iconic House of the Blackheads, a 14th-century building that’s considered one of Riga’s most famous landmarks.
My Passion
Solo Travel and Cultural Adventures: Where I Go and What I Write
I enjoy solo travel and cultural adventures, although not always alone, and I am not really drawn to the big picture perfect postcard sights. Instead, I prefer quieter places off the beaten track, often for their history.
To name a few, I have visited Jersey for its World War II history. Along with the other Channel Islands, it was the only part of the British Isles occupied by Nazi Germany. Elsewhere in Europe, I have been to Saariselkä, above the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, and Helsinki in southern Finland. I have also visited Riga in Latvia, Copenhagen in Denmark, Dublin in Ireland, and Herceg Novi and Tivat in Montenegro.
In Asia, I have visited the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, as well as Kyoto and Tokyo. In Tokyo, I stayed at BnA Wall hotel in Nihonbashi, and I have also been to Hong Kong. In Kuala Lumpur, I visited the KL Tower and the Petronas Towers.
In the Philippines, I have visited Manila, including Intramuros, as well as Northern Samar and Boracay. I have also been to Dumaguete, Bohol, Panglao, Vigan City and Pagudpud. Closer to home, I have traveled around England and Scotland. I have far more to add, but there are only so many days in the week.
Much of the travel blog content is my deep dive research from the places I have visited. My aim is to give people who may not be able to travel a chance to visit those places virtually. The research also helps others know what to expect if they plan to include a place in their own itineraries.
In 2024, I went through a difficult health period, which I have disclosed on my YouTube channel. During that time, I was also diagnosed with sleep apnea. Since then, I have read widely and tried to integrate my findings into my CPAP Travel Guide. For example, I read the published CPAP policy of 71 airlines and quoted each one from its own website. Most people travel with a CPAP without problems, yet travelers around the world often rely on hearsay from others or misread airline policies as facts. However, what applies on one airline in one country does not always apply on 20 others around the world.
I also review travel gear I use, such as backpacks and hybrid carry-ons, tech bags and crossbody bags. Moreover, I review multiport chargers and CPAP batteries, testing the batteries overnight on my own devices and publishing my results. Alongside that, you will find airline, hotel and travel eSIM reviews, as well as destination guides from my own trips.
AspieTravels is for anyone who travels, whether solo or with others, and I hope you find it useful.
Happy Travels!
"Being comfortable is not always conducive to achieving one's goals or pursuing one's dreams. Sometimes we need to push past our fears and seek discomfort to achieve greatness or happiness"
Travel Tips & Popular Categories
These posts share helpful tips for planning and executing a trip, such as how to find cheap flights flights, how to pack light, and how to stay safe while traveling. These posts share the author’s own travel experiences, both good and bad.
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