Hotel Stays as an Autistic Person | My Tips & Advice

[@emmynoether9540]

Can't imagine packing without a list, there's so many things I woud not think of.

[@emmynoether9540]

I also bring my stuffed animal anywhere I sleep. I always pick a hotel room with a kettle and fridge, to be able to prepare my own food.

[@minecraftjswx2]

@JayceeTheWeirdo same

[@Lucile_the_Lunatic]

⁠@JayceeTheWeirdo same. Either I hold one or have one around me.

[@sgr_sgr]

Ditto! Albert The Reindeer is my usual travel buddy.. But he can become a little bit travel sick, so I make sure to bring a small emergency travel pack for him, to ensure he’s as comfortable as possible! 😀👍🏻

[@sgr_sgr]

@JayceeTheWeirdo 🤣🤣🤣

[@Lucile_the_Lunatic]

@@sgr_sgr that’s the most wholesome thing I’ve ever heard of.

[@mollywhitney7275]

I love Zara! I have adhd and Tourette’s and she has really helped me unmask

[@emmynoether9540]

The pillow case is a really good idea, I'll keep that in mind.

[@MDev1997]

The pillow case and my safe item (stuffed Pikachu) were GAME CHANGERS on my last trip. For me, it's less about laying my head where someone else has and more the fact that I have sensory issues with the texture of most fabrics used as sheets and pillow cases so I need to bring my own pillow case and I also bring a soft blanket in case the sheets are super uncomfortable for me to the point where I can't sleep under them.

[@Professional.Ninjago.Enjoyer]

"I'm one of the woman we're celebrating! On the floor!" Iconic 😂❤

[@lunalovesnature]

I live in a home for mentally ill teens/ young adults (we have caretakers with us 24/7) and we have a mandatory holiday every year. They're always so so hard for me because of all of my disorders. But since last time I got diagnosed with inattentive ADHD, and have been and am still learning lots about how it affects me and how I can accommodate myself so I can preserve a bit more of my energy. So maybe the next trip will be a bit easier. I am still searching for answers and coping strategies. So I'm really really grateful for your videos, Zara ♡ you rock!

[@Velvet_Wings9]

I love when you post a new video! I’ ve realized I am autistic just a month ago, also have a chronic condition, and I just love seeing you speak about these things and sharing your advices

[@nerveendings]

This was really helpful

[@r.t.6775]

That was super helpful. Traveling is so stressful for me and if I have to do it alone it’s so much worse. I will have an autistic meltdown or shutdown if things go sideways even a little. The problem is I also have adhd and I hate packing so I will then procrastinate it until the last minute and inevitably forget something I was intending on bringing. But a list is a good idea and even just having specific things you always take in the same place so you can easily add it to the packing is such a great idea! Thank you!!! Still even with all the things pre planed and ready it is just so much stress to travel. I wish I could just go places instantly and not ever have to be in a car, bus, train, or plane! lol. That would be lovely!!

[@tudibelle]

Great video, thank you. My ND hotel self care pack list is my plushie, blanket, big cardigan that I can wear as a dressing gown, sleep mask and ear plugs. I always ask for extra pillows when I check in. I totally agree on the relative comfort that comes from always choosing a Travelodge or premier inn.

[@cringedesu]

The packing list REALLY helps not just with making sure you have everything, but also making sure you bring everything back home and don’t forget things at the hotel. I learned that the hard way :,)

[@Nikki_Baugher]

I LOVE your positive attitude! Keep being you.

[@kdcanbarely]

I'm 27 and I shamelessly travel with my teddy bear! Bought by my gangster bestie who respects my own needs ❤ I also stim by pacing, so I'll walk down the hallways if they're empty. I wish I'd learned to mask less as a teenager. Keep staying positive and honest ✌😊

[@bryanduchane2371]

I really enjoy your videos. I know there are plenty of tips you teach apply to everyone... Not those who just watch, but everyone!!! Thx

[@dennisjerb]

Zara, you are so uplifting. You make my day with your sense of humor and positive attitude.

[@sgr_sgr]

Glad you enjoyed the TikTok event! It’s good to be acknowledged for your accomplishments & party at the same time ✨ I recently had a hotel stay at a Premier Inn. Overall it went very well. I had a 2 hours train journey each way, door to door. Not surprisingly I was tired when I returned home but I’d already scheduled chill recovery time & starting to get back on track! It feels really good to travel. I’ve had to work on my confidence that I’ll be able to cope OK being away. I totally agree with the planning around hotel stays & also making sure I don’t leave anything behind in the hotel room once I’ve left!!! Yes, it’s happened 😂

[@apocalypse_ben4465]

Ur one of my favorite youtubers 😊

[@paulinejulien9191]

I’m autistic and also struggle with sleeping on pillows that are not mine and take a pillowcase with me, it really helps 👍 I also need a book and ASMR to listen to while falling asleep 😊

[@Randomstuffomg951]

Your videos make me feel so much better about myself. Love you Zara ❤

[@HHUKHavenHolidaysUK]

Amazing video as per usual, keep up the amazing work Zara!

[@HHUKHavenHolidaysUK]

Thanks for all the love on this comment ahahah

[@aubreymanuel8927]

Hi Zara your videos are so cool I always watch them everyday keep up your good work!!❤

[@jacobfredericks896]

Glad your having fun that's a very important thing maybe the most important keep going your doing great

[@minecraftjswx2]

hi zara thanks for the ideas i have a trip coming up soon hope you are having a nice day♥ and im of to bed cus I have onley just got back from a hike and really tired

[@Issy_Owen]

"I'm on the floor😆" Typical autistic celebration😂

[@UpsideDown.Bat42]

Oh I HAVE to bring my stuffed monkeys and listen to music to get to sleep. I had a meltdown the last time I traveled because I couldn't bring my pillow so I'm definitely gonna be trying the bringing my pillow case thing. I'm working on unmasking around other people (including my family) so maybe our family trip this year will be easier on me because of it! It's hard and I think my mom's starting to understand more than the rest of my family but we make do.

[@davejoey]

Love your videos Zara! Continue being cute and adorable 🥰

[@iambadatnamingthings3547]

I don’t have any problems with travelling that I’ve found yet but this is still a good video to help others so have an algorithm boosting comment

[@Professional.Ninjago.Enjoyer]

Thank you for this Video, this helped me so much!! ❤❤

[@travelwell6049]

Aww, hope you had an enjoyable trip and it's good that you know yourself and have strategies in a place to not push yourself too hard.

[@agmaiocplayer3]

I can't really relate to any of your videos, but I have them on in the background anyway while I do other things and I don't even know why 😅 There's definitely something about these videos that makes the whole thing feel like a conversation, and I guess the voice just keeps me company or something, but yeah good video!

[@brookek.4510]

Please please please do an outfit look of the day vlog! Also tips for how to shop fashion for ppl w sensory issues!

[@Cheddar-the-Chaos-Editor]

I hate that nearly 2 years ago I went to a hotel and possible autism it’s only 2 years late 😢 I love how excited you were when you saw your name on the star ⭐️ We had to go 2 different hotels cuz train strikes the first one was a premier in and the other one was one of the most expensive places in London the Hilton hotel I hated Hilton hotel so much ❤ And we got so lost

[@scottburge219]

Great tips. Ty for sharing.

[@jeanz638]

Love your videos!

[@TanzieSkye]

Hey Zara, I am currently looking for a wheelchair for myself and there are so many options. I really like the look of your wheelchair and I would love to see a video about it, with all the things you like about it! :)

[@Alaylap]

Well done Good vid Happy Easter

[@cziegle3794]

Yay top 49 comments and top 318 likes. Love this channel. Best to you and your family. Thanks for making this video.

[@samalsrei5089]

8:15 same.. I absolutely love lists, too. I even drew them when I was a small child😅

[@kierantolson335]

This will help me because I am planning on going to the London in November

[@BeKindAllTheTime]

I love to make lists too, but I don't make lists of things that I really need for anything, just to organize information (usually about a special interest) that I take in 😊

[@beknight9399]

I slept in my car a couple of times (really comfy) or I try to book the same rooms in hotels. Every time I go on vacation, it feels like I'm moving 😂. For the pillow-thing: I travel with a silk scarf. I love the fabric and I cover the pillow with it (also at home). I always have to block the little red or green lights on tv etc. They drive me crazy. And If it's not really dark in the room, I have to block the light (with a bedsheet or so). Yes, I'm autistic, too 😂😂😂

[@maaikebouwman1168]

Hey Zara, First thing, you look so cute and pretty!🥰 Also the teddy bear thing sounds very familiar to me😊🐼 Having a stuffed animal to cuddle is(can be) nice no matter how old you are👍👍💚💚 Greetings👋👋

[@RenTheWren]

The biggest issue for me when sleeping in an unknown place is the sounds. I always pack earplugs to make sure I can actually filter out the unknown noises.

[@Zara_Beth]

yes!! i completely forgot to mention this

[@burkhardstackelberg1203]

So many of my meals are couscous variants 😄 Though I like preparing meals like some kind of creative meditation, the time having my eyes on a cooking pot that could burn my meal is boring enough to be avoided most of the time...

[@annemadison7258]

Brilliant video

[@dgoz97]

I also sleep with a panda!! Mine's name is Sagwa (after the show cat) and I do sooo many of these things every time I travel

[@nicholasashley2172]

I did try to find some people to hang out with that are also nuro diverse but it didnt work out for me. I grew up in the 80s when people did not know and even less made allowances for me so I have grown up a bit of a hostile person probably as a self defence tatics. I have tried to work on it but old dogs and new tricks 😊

[@Zara_Beth]

this is why it's so important we create a safe space for new generations so they don't have to go through what late diagnosed people have to now! ♥♥

[@nicholasashley2172]

@@Zara_Beth very important, I was in two minds about my son (he has the same diagnosis) because I thought it would make him too soft and open him up to being bullied but I think things have changed quite a bit. I wish you all the best 🙂

[@Velvet_Wings9]

Can you talk about your masking? I am just figuring out mine

[@womblingwurzel]

You don’t want to go abroad they eat funny food and talk funny [Sarcasm generator off]. No go for it when you feel you’re in the right place. Maybe try going to somewhere like Lille in France for a day trip as a first. Then maybe somewhere like the Netherlands maybe Utrecht (basically it’s Amsterdam without the tourists).

[@TheMarshmallowMushroom]

literally omw to a hotel when i'm seeing this lol

[@p-mx9cs]

Am i the only one who brings her own pillow? I can't use a pillow if i didn't change the sheets. Normally we go on holiday where you have to do it yourself and they all come clean and unused in packaging. But if we do go to an hotel i have to bring my own pillow

[@julien9335]

Bring your own whole pillow!

[@Skylovessewing]

I love your jumpsuits does anyone know where they get them from😭

[@fishfish7985]

I always go to travel lodge and always eat at pizza express and no such thing as a fush or cabin pressure are my sleep audio thubgs , Also I'm so sorry for your lack of teddy's that's the worst feeling

[@mhairiallen2304]

Hope you don’t mind me asking, but why can’t you have caffeine

[@Zara_Beth]

it triggers both my tics and my FND/seizures! :)

[@mhairiallen2304]

@@Zara_Beth taking me forever to read this but thank you for replying. I thought it would do as your fainting and blood pressure generally didn’t know that it would do with tics I can have caffeine but it makes me really hyper if I have it like in coffee matcha or energy drinks because they have autism and ADHD

[@BrianJoslyn]

Plastic wrap, on books...? US hotels are definitely better as per that each company's hotels have some differences. Do hotels there not have staff that pulls the bedding, puts on clean and launders the previously used bedding?

[@Firecat-vx3pf]

Take headphones when going on a plane. It's noisy, crowded, busy and stressful

[@hannahk1306]

Personally, I prefer to get the train if I can. It's more expensive and takes longer, but it's much less stressful than flying and better for the environment. I live in the UK and I've gone as far as Southern Switzerland and Germany by train (separate trips) and considering Scandinavia and Spain as a possible future trips. I'd definitely recommend stopping over en route to break up the journey and reduce stress about making connections (pick somewhere to stay near the relevant train stations) - you also get to see a bonus place or two. On our last trip, we had lunch in Amsterdam and on a previous one we had a couple of days in Paris.

[@Firecat-vx3pf]

@hannahk1306 unfortunately. We like going to Finland to do wild bear watching. Trains don't go to Finland. Or Spain. Or any other holiday destination that isn't France or Germany, I think. Don't quote me on that, though

[@flower_sweetheart.]

I just found out I have adhd 😢

[@Miss_Duck-123]

I have ADHD and I say you can get a tangle. It’s a type of fidget that’s really nice and also noise canceling headphones can be nice sometimes too loud talking noises are just loud. Sounds stress you out. Hope this helps.😊

[@tiredacridstupendous]

I'm autistic to 💝❤💖💗

[@tynlikelly-lv1yz]

Hiiiiiii

[@flower_sweetheart.]

And I have fainted

[@Black25787]

I love having autism ♥️

[@sidd451]

I am getting romantically attracted to you every video you do, idk why but I like your eyes, nose, face, lips, personality altogether ❤

[@martinflataker1823]

Weird

[@sidd451]

@@martinflataker1823 what's weird about expressing feelings, it's not like I expect something in return

[@mnblkjh6757]

👍💐🙂

[@Vnzkb]

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[@BUY_YOUTUBE_VIEWS_d114]

Your positive energy radiates through the screen!

[@Noskills174]

I just got news that I have ADHD😢

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