Do not go travelling by yourself as a women in Europe (Albania or Bari in Southern Italy) with Autism and Adhd.. it's a scary nightmare.
Do not go travelling by yourself as a women in Europe with Autism and Adhd.. even as a 'High functioning' person.. it's a fucking nightmare... or at least it has been for me.. 35 female from Australia.
Fr I hate it here.. not only is the language barrier a problem.. but apparently I'm considered very attractive here..?? (but average in my own country).
I'm overwhelmed, confused and scared all of the time π’π
I'd been travelling before with others 8 years ago (for a martial arts tourment) before being diagnosed (Greece and Northern Italy). It went great.
Then by myself to Northern irelend, also fine.
Came back to Greece, it was great. The people are so lovely and kind.
Went to Albania for 3 days... nightmare. Almost got robbed several times, scammed at a restaurant out of 80 euro for a 8 euro meal, called a prostitute on the street in casual clothes (jeans, t-shirt, jacket, runners).. sexually harrassed (not r*ped) on the overnight ferry to Bari, Italy.
Got sexually harrassed (not r*ped) in Bari, Italy... cat called constantly.. I'm leaving after 3 days and trying to find somewhere safe to go next π€π₯²β€οΈ
Sorry if this post breaks the rules.
I'm just so scared and lonely.
Posted Mar 5, 2026, 4:49 PM UTC