Is it difficult for an aspie to go abroad alone?

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Also this. 100%

Now that you mention it, yes. Very difficult. I never realized it was likely tied to my austismness.

Feeling overwhelmed with the language. Not even being able to get on the right train in a busy station with hustle and bustle or read the signs. The strange landscape where everything is unfamiliar and the only anchor you have is the hostel/hotel. The overall feeling of homesickness, missing the familiar and favorite routines.

I have no idea how I am going to be a missionary and overcome this stuff. But God will make a way if it is meant to be.

I find it interesting when foreigners figure it out. I imagine sometimes they are being more honest about it when they mention it …. because they are just figuring it and it wasn’t blatantly obvious to them from the beginning.

Maybe it goes to show that the masking wasn’t all that great to begin with …. that people ignore things and don’t bring it up.

I imagine sometimes they are using more basic words out of necessity. It kinda takes the social hierarchies out of the equation.

Traveling affects my sleep.

The ability to travel depends on the autistic person’s abilities and specific needs or limitations.

Most of us are smart enough to purchase a ticket and board a bus or plane. That in itself isn’t hard. Difficulty might arise if the person doesn’t like change, is anxious about speaking to others for help and clarification, dealing with the stress and executive function of packing / planning, or dealing with sensory overwhelm in hotels or unfamiliar environments. Only some of that would be alleviated by having a travel partner (e.g., the friend could ask questions or make any necessary communication.)

I’ve travelled alone many times but I’m not interested anymore unless I’m meeting people I know at the other end. Even then it’s too much effort most of the time.