1. Go.
Select the destination and date. Go. Don't let a condition like chronic pain or Rheumatoid Arthritis stop you from going.
2. Pack Deliberately.
Choose items. Lay them out. Think about versatility and think about your own specific extremes. If you hate to be cold or hot, think layers. If you hate layers, think about the fabrics and fasteners that don't hurt your body-especially in context of sitting for long periods of travel by car, train, or plane.
Think about placing heavier or bulkier items where the bottom of the suitcase will be, not where the bottom is while you are packing. The suitcase will be easier to manage and move if you let gravity help you.
3. Carry or Check Choice.
Don't let anyone tell you carry or check is far better than the other. Either way, it is your choice to make and your decision to change your mind if you like.
If you want to keep everything with you and carry it all on, then do that. Remember that lifting that suitcase overhead involves muscles and joints you may not use everyday.
If you want to check that bag because you don't want to lift it on and off the plane, don't forget that you still have to haul it up/down any stairs in places that may not be as accessible as your daily living space. Older cities don't necessarily have ramps, curb cuts, or elevators. Your new bag may be a gift in terms of what it can hold, but a curse to maneuver in a far off destination.
4. Pay It Forward.
If you travel and find yourself having really good or really bad experiences with accessibility or accommodations, think about sharing that feedback--constructively--on review sites like Yelp or Trip Advisor. That information could help other people find success or avoid discomfort.
5. Enjoy.
Just because it isn't exactly the way you planned it, doesn't mean it can't be great.
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