This has been written about everywhere you look, but I feel like talking about it nevertheless. However, my take on it will be for those of you out there who may have mobility issues (as I had when I was there last)

Paris is not disability friendly at all, imo. My last trip I tore my meniscus just before I traveled, and suffered a lot during the trip.

However, I was able to manage because I did pack some important items, which helped.

I did rent an Airbnb with a small kitchen and I was able to make ice & hot water.

Here is what I brought to cope:

Two small old fashioned ice bags.

A small ice cube tray

Solid pain relief rub/bio freeze

Compression sleeves

Collapsible hiking stick (next time I’ll bring extra rubber tips too)

Small backpack

Freaking comfortable shoes- sneakers if you need them- unlike in years past, everyone is wearing sneakers now so don’t be shy!

KT tape

Over the counter meds & any scripts that might help (I had prednisone with me)

Even with all this I suffered because the one big thing I should have packed, I actually forgot- my medical grade knee brace! Ugh!! Never again will I go on a walking trip without a knee brace.

I have RA, which makes me susceptible to injury – especially around major joints.

Anyway. I’ll talk more about Paris with mobility issues in another post. But if you have chronic pain you need to be prepared. Yes there are pharmacies but better to have what you need right away. Especially if you’ll be traveling alone.

Also- make sure you get medical travel insurance. Although costs out of pocket to see a dr are much better than the US, you should still have it.