Autistic Traveler Interviews: How to Create Your Own Travel Path
Welcome to this interview series with fellow autistic adults. Some will be guest posts, and others will be interviews on the highs and lows of autistic travel and everything in between.
Alex Stratikis Bio: Alex received his autism diagnosis at the age of six, a pivotal piece of conscious knowledge that has profoundly shaped his identity. Initially pursuing a career in linguistics, Alex studied and trained as a Japanese translator. However, he eventually chose to leverage his own experiences as an autistic solo traveler to drive meaningful change in the tourism industry. He founded “Autism Adventures Abroad,” a platform dedicated to providing insights, personal experiences, and tips on accessible travel for autistic people through his writing, consultations, and destination marketing collaborations. In 2024, Alex joined the GetAboutAble team as an Access and Inclusion Consultancy Officer, where he continues to promote accessibility and inclusion in travel within Australia.
1. Tell us about your background.
I’m Greek/Scottish, though I have lived in 6 countries in total and am now settled in Melbourne, Australia. Originally, my goal was to stay in Japan and become a translator. While I technically achieved both of those goals, life had other plans for me. Since…
