Travelling and visiting new places is a great opportunity and something to enjoy when you can. Whether it’s a short weekend break or a longer holiday, taking time away is important.
People with CF can travel, but it’s important to plan ahead and take extra precautions to stay safe and well during the trip.
Below are some helpful tips to consider when planning your travel.
Please note: Travel insurance is covered in a separate CFI leaflet called “Travel Insurance for People with CF Living in Ireland.”
Mark's top tips for CF travelling
Our Member, Mark O'Driscoll, has travelled extensively. He gives his top tips here for travelling and you can download and read his article 'Postcards from Paradise' below.
- ALWAYS have your medicines in your carry-on luggage.
- Have copies of prescriptions, clinic letters or any other documentation in both physical and digital form.
- If travelling to a country that doesn’t speak English, no harm to have copies of documentations translated into the destination language.
- If staying in hostels, sometimes it can be hard to find privacy for physio or treatments. Try to find places where you feel comfortable doing it, don’t neglect it.
- Be conscious of border crossings, searches and questions from authorities regarding medicines. Once you have all your paperwork, you’ll be fine, but they may still perform a detailed interrogation.
- Appreciate the journey!