Anastasia Pagonis

Anastasia Pagonis is a blind Paralympic swimmer, content creator, and disability advocate. She shares her experiences traveling the world as a visually impaired athlete, breaking stereotypes one trip at a time.

Here's How I Spent 4 Days in Grand Rapids as a Blind Traveler

Oct 20, 2026 13 min read Accessible Experiences

As a blind woman, people may assume travel isn’t fun. Well, I just spent 4 incredible days in Grand Rapids doing boat rides, swing dancing, exploring a multi-sensory botanical garden, and having some of the best food of my life. I loved it. Here's everything I did! (feel free to steal my itinerary)