Which destination type fits my body?

Choose the place that asks the least from your nervous system: stable weather, manageable terrain, and a level of control you can actually maintain.

• Climate load: Does heat/cold/humidity/pressure swings flare you at home? If yes, choose mild + predictable.
• Terrain load: Are steep walks/standing your trigger? If yes, go flat/compact + transport-friendly.
• Control load: Do unknowns spiral you? If yes, pick places with strong infrastructure and simple logistics.
• Tie-breaker: Pick the destination you can downshift in without losing the whole trip.

“Good destination” means you can keep showing up on Day 3 — not just survive Day 1.

• Ambient temperature, humidity and pressure can modestly change pain for many chronic pain conditions — individual patterns matter most.
• Altitude adds hypoxia + cold + exertion load, and can trigger headaches/fatigue even in healthy travelers.
• Travel medicine guidance recommends matching destination and itinerary to health risk, not forcing adaptation on the road.
• Micro-anchor (migraine): If pressure/altitude shifts trigger you, prioritize sea-level bases and gradual ascents.
• Micro-anchor (OA/back pain): If stairs and long walks spike you, choose compact, flat cities with easy transport.

What if I love a “risky” destination? Keep the destination, lower the load: travel in forgiving season, choose one base, pre-book transport.

Is avoiding triggers “giving in”? No. You’re buying more functional trip days.