4,828 views around the world Tours in the land of the Romans, pizza, culture and romance – la bella Italia Holidays and hotel portals Accessible tours, agencies and travel tips in Italy TOP TIP: FLORENCE! Italy is probably a destination on every traveler’s dream list of places to visit. IsContinue Reading
5,457 views around the world 40 cities in 25 countries – EUROPE 40 cities in 25 countries – Europe on wheels In December 2018 we met Vera, who was then traveling around Europe. She visited 40 cities in 25 countries. Read our interview with Vera from Portugal, who decided toContinue Reading
2,608 views around the world Trieste, ITALY Accessible Travel News from Europe – adaptive sailing The international sailing regatta Barcolana is also a wonderful celebration of the city, of the sea, the wind. It is the 55th edition this year. The regatta will be held in Trieste on October 8thContinue Reading
2,304 views around the world Web app, what does that mean? – SCOTLAND WelcoMe is now a ‘web app’. This means that you no longer have to download and app. In short, this is how it works All you do to access the service is type in My.Wel-co.me in yourContinue Reading
6,920 views around the world MARTINIQUE – CARIBBEAN Accessible sports in merveilleux (wonderful) Martinique Merveilleux Martinique – accessible activities Scuba diving and parachuting Noel Cicalini founded Martinique Access’île, a social travel agency, in 2010. Noel, himself a paraplegic, is specialized in organizing holidays for handicapped people and the elderly. NEWContinue Reading
4,498 views around the world Destination Accessible – Victoria, Australia Destination Accessible Great Ocean Stays Bell Air 1 is one of 4 properties in Ocean Grove, Victoria Chris Smith, Tourism Greater Geelong & The Bellarine Board member (2017-2021),Disability Advocate & Speaker, manages her business with a whole lot of heart, whichContinue Reading
7,720 views around the world KMC Residence – accessible hotel villa in Senegal, Africa KMC Residence in Senegal This beautifully decorated fully accessible hotelvilla, the KMC Résidence, is situated in the city centre of Bargny (30 km from Dakar). 5 accessible rooms and 5 family rooms There are 4 propertiesContinue Reading
4,396 views around the world Travel Tips by Melanie – how to get around on wheels in not too accessible hotels or other accommodation “I love travel,” says Melanie She always finds ways to get around in not-so-accessible places. Read some of her tips, it will help you keep yourContinue Reading
928 views around the world EUROPE, UNITED STATES – INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL As a family of 4, we’ve traveled the world full-time for three years with four suitcases, four backpacks, two kids, and our daughter’s wheelchair. From the day Anika was born, we decided never to assume that something “can’t beContinue Reading
7,355 views around the world Harry Potter tour – UNITED KINGDOM (London), UNITED STATES Harry Potter tour in London Excellent accessibility Relive the books and the films If you are a Harry Potter fan, there is nothing more exciting to go visit a location where you can relive the booksContinue Reading
1,208 views around the worldFound online #accessibletravelnews #blindtraveler If you can’t see, you can’t drive. It’s that simple. However, throughout the ages, blind people have found many ways to get around. We are adapters and problem solvers. It’s in our DNA. For long trips, it boils down to just aboutContinue Reading
6,499 views around the worldfor Senior Citizens With Limited Mobility UNITED STATES – guest blog by Ashley Cottrell (Retire Guide) Featured photo credits: Access Trax in San Diego Zoo There’s a common misconception that, as you age, life becomes less exciting. Maybe you can’t walk long distances or need toContinue Reading
2,721 views around the world Wheelchairs and airports Part II – guest blog by Sandra (February 2017) Wheelchairs and airports Part II Accident “For more than 10 years, I have worked for an organisation that campaigns for people with disabilities to achieve equal participation in society. I had an accidentContinue Reading
3,456 views around the world music festivals and mineral springs in Romania – URBAN, SEASIDE, MOUNTAINS, DANUBE DELTA, RURAL AND SPA & WELLNESS – Photo credits: Accessible Romania A TOP TRAVEL DESTINATION – VISIT ACCESSIBLE ROMANIA FOR YOUR PERSONAL TOUR ENQUIRY Group tours, families, seniors, wellness and cultural heritage tours TopContinue Reading
3,565 views around the world Roadtripping 101 – UNITED STATES, North America Grassroots accessibility was created to build fully wheelchair accessible mobile living spaces When the following message landed in our inbox we knew this is a story that will go viral. In Montana, United States, a startup business calledContinue Reading
1,750 views around the world 500 Miles Of Friendship On The Way Of St. James – SPAIN, FRANCE 500 Miles Of Friendship The following article was originally posted on Folks, an online magazine dedicated to telling the stories of remarkable people who refuse to be defined by their health issues. ReadContinue Reading
1,380 views around the world Nepal interview Accessible Nepal Nepal General information Capital – Kathmandu | Currency – NPR | Timezone – GMT+5.45 Accessible Travel Agency Accessible Nepal Travel Anish, owner Accessible Nepal, about Nepal: a short interview Tell us a little more about yourself? I am Anish, managing director of Himalaya Circuit Team, in KathmanduContinue Reading
2,734 views around the world CANADA Access is a chain Access is a chain a great analogy By Marnie Peters, President of Accessibility Simplified, from Canada Universal design and accessibility When speaking with clients or giving presentations about universal design and accessibility, we often speak about the Access Chain —Continue Reading
1,979 views around the world adaptive winter sports, sitskiing, snowboarding – INTERNATIONAL Some people love snow, they cannot wait for winter to start and they absolutely do not mind the cold, whatsoever. We are not in their inner circle but we like to do our bit and share all thereContinue Reading
3,367 views around the world Ghost tours, historic tours – Michigan travelers, check this out! First Tour Company Endorsed by Accessible Travel Press in the United States A TOUR GUIDE ON A MISSION TO INCLUDE EVERYONE Meet the founder Tourism is a passion that married Candice’s love of storytelling withContinue Reading
3,346 views around the world Holidays for the visually impaired – United Kingdom, EUROPE Seable is the only multi-award winning tour operator to offer assisted, active and tailored holidays to the visually impaired Seable strives to create accessible holidays that improve independence, inclusion and wellbeing, offering individual opportunities to increaseContinue Reading
1,689 views around the world Malta EUROPE A Meditteranean adventure: Malta General information Capital – Valletta | Currency – Euro | Timezone – GMT +1 Airport arrival Malta airport services provider for disabled visitors is Aviaworks. 4 days in a wheelchair in Malta Going out and about, visiting highlights onContinue Reading
4,181 views around the world Customer Services Revolution in Scotland – updated September 2022 WelcoMe App customer service The WelcoMe App addresses the issue of inadequate customer service for visitors with specific accessibility requirements caused by a lack of disability awareness and confidence of staff members. Venues are notified ofContinue Reading
4,329 views around the world A navigation tool for the visually impaired – CHILE Lazarillo app in Chile Before you read the story of René, the founder of the Lazarillo app, watch this video. It explains what Lazarillo is and how it works. René Espinoza, founder and CEO of theContinue Reading
1,795 views around the world GREECE – Europe – Accessible Tours in Crete Accessible Tours in Crete Private guided tour medieval Heraklion This tour begins at the most important medieval fortification network of the entire Mediterranean Sea. The walls of Chandax (Latinized as Candia, the former name of Heraklion) wereContinue Reading