Insider Secrets to Fearless Travel with IBD

Certified travel advisor, business owner, and ulcerative colitis patient Sarah McGovern joins Amber to give tips and tricks on traveling with IBD. Sarah relates her IBD journey, including a rare medication side effect that landed her in the hospital. Now in remission, Sarah breaks down her blueprint for traveling with an invisible illness. On this episode, you'll learn concrete, practical strategies for traveling with IBD and how a travel advisor can help you relax on your next trip.

 

Transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD203

 

Chapters:

• 00:04 — Introduction to Sarah McGovern
• 02:16 — Sarah's Ulcerative Colitis Journey
• 04:18 — Medication-Induced Pancreatitis
• 09:03 — Planning Travel with IBD
• 14:23 — Packing Tips for IBD Travelers
• 20:39 — Managing Food Restrictions While Traveling
• 25:38 — The Value of a Travel Advisor
• 33:00 — Traveling to Disney with IBD
• 37:03 — Disney's Disability Access Service
• 43:46 — Travel Hacks
• 48:16 — Essential Travel Programs
• 55:07 — Where to Find Sarah Online

Resources:

• IBD Specific Travel Information: https://www.ibdpassport.com
• Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card: https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/delta-skymiles-gold-american-express-card?ref=AMBERTxPsU&xl=cp01
• Foldie Bag: https://amzn.to/4uUkk85
• Packing Cubes: https://amzn.to/4euki0U