97 views around the worldMay marks Stroke Awareness Month Three and a half years ago, I had an ischemic stroke. Before that day, I lived what many leaders would recognise as a high-performance life. International career. Constant travel. Endless meetings. Early morning runs. Full calendars. Productivity measured almost as self-worth. I thought resilience meant pushing harder.Continue Reading
1,090 views around the worldAccessible Travel in Africa: Why Honest Communication Matters More Than Perfect Infrastructure (Part 1) Africa is often described as “life-changing” — and it truly can be. But it is also real. Terrain is uneven. Distances are long. Infrastructure varies widely. And when travelling with accessibility needsContinue Reading
897 views around the worldTraveling as an Act of Self-Care It goes without saying that a large part of travel involves planning and preparation, especially for those who choose to go solo. For disabled travelers, that planning often starts long before tickets are booked, and it tends to carry aContinue Reading
941 views around the worldTravel helped me find myself again Anyone familiar with retinitis pigmentosa knows just how progressive it is, and how seeing becomes more challenging with each passing year. My symptoms began with light sensitivity, struggling to see properly in very bright or very dark environments. At first,Continue Reading
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4,644 views around the world a new travel agent in Canada helps you plan your travels (in English and en Français) – CANADA Tourisme Accessible, a division of Groupe Voyage Montréalis a travel agency specializing in adapted tourism Tourisme Accessible is based in Canada and offers packaged tours – among otherContinue Reading
7,635 views around the world Travel with medication in Japan – Medicine certificate, South Japan Regional Bureau Health and Welfare By Hazuki – Accessible Travel Expert Blogger Travel with medication in Japan Medicine certificate Before you come to Japan, you need to see and talk with your home doctor if you could bringContinue Reading
4,308 views around the worldhundreds of airports worldwide – PART 6 THE CARIBBEAN and SOUTH AMERICA Here you find airport accessibility information in hundreds of airports and airlines assistance services in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean (Martinique), Europe, North America The information provided is detailed and updated by airports andContinue Reading
3,295 views around the world make someone happy – write a gift card to them for the holidays December is a month to reflect, see how far we have come this year and make plans for the next! It is also time to search for the best gifts, to thank eachContinue Reading
4,652 views around the world Accessible tours in Nepal It is better to travel well than to arrive, Bardia National Park Wildlife safari Bardia is still the least explored destination in far west Nepal and is one of the accessible National Parks of Nepal. A trip to Bardia will certainlyContinue Reading
7,756 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
4,972 views around the world easy to use review platform WHEELEASY – AUSTRALIA WEB APP Wheeleasy – Everyone can add access info with their phone Max Burt, founder of Web APP Wheeleasy.org has worked very hard to get here. And now, he says, everyone can join and I want everyoneContinue Reading
7,176 views around the worldWhat is ADAPTS? Read Robin Wearley’s story “When I was a flight attendant, I knew we needed a better way to save people, an actual device to move passengers with disabilities away from an airplane crash fast,” says Robin Wearley, founder of ADAPTS.org. ADAPTS – transfer sling:Continue Reading
2,126 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
5,469 views around the world Hilton Rotterdam, a luxury stay downtown – the Netherlands This Hilton property is set in the heart of the vibrant city center – alive with cafés, restaurants and cultural events. Situated within walking distance of the Rotterdam Central Station, and between the entertainment, business andContinue Reading
