The project implemented by the National Federation of Student, Competitive and Leisure Sports for Athletes with Disabilities (FODISZ) aimed to provide a genuine opportunity for young people who, due to various barriers, would otherwise never experience an independent trip abroad. Within the framework of the DiscoverEU Inclusion Action, our project focused on young people with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and those living in socially or financially disadvantaged situations. For them, crossing borders is not merely a matter of finances or logistics, but often also a psychological challenge: fear of the unknown, lack of experience in independent decision-making, mistrust from their environment, or low self-confidence often prevent them from stepping out of their comfort zones. Thus, the goal of the project went far beyond a simple journey—it aimed to offer a learning process based on experiential education, fostering participants’ autonomy, life skills, and a stronger European identity. The main message of the programme was: the world is open to them too, and they are capable of navigating it—provided they receive the right support, guidance and preparation. The project aimed to achieve the following objectives: -Exploration of European culture and sports, with particular focus on the Paris Paralympics as an inclusive and inspiring international event. The visit to the Paralympic venues was not only a sports experience, but also a value-based educational opportunity, promoting acceptance of disability, and strengthening empathy and social responsibility. -Development of intercultural and language competences, especially practicing English, navigating in foreign cultural settings, and connecting with young people from other countries. -Improvement of life management and life skills. Joint planning, daily decision-making, budget management, organising transport, ensuring meals independently, and understanding the challenges of accessible travel all contributed to strengthening the young participants’ sense of responsibility and self-confidence. -Strengthening social relationships and social skills. During the shared journey, the young people learned to cooperate, adapt, share experiences, and manage conflicts. For many of them, this was the first time they had been in an international environment, where they could form new friendships. -Practical application of sustainability and environmental awareness. The journey was carried out entirely by train, and the project also considered eco-friendly solutions at the visited destinations (e.g. use of public transport, shared accommodation, conscious eating). -Deepening of European identity. Our aim was to ensure that participants experienced what it means to be a European citizen, and how they can consciously use their rights and opportunities. Through the DiscoverEU journey, they experienced that they too are part of this community and that, despite their disabilities or social background, they have the right to participate fully. In order to achieve these goals, the project included an extensive preparatory phase, involving team-building activities, language sessions, cultural awareness training, and safety/logistics planning. Young participants were actively involved in programme planning: they researched cities and attractions, proposed routes, and calculated costs. This not only increased their motivation, but also strengthened their sense of ownership and responsibility.