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The Great Disabled Travelers Finale: Some Final Words From Si
Posted August 31st, 2010 in Accessible Travel, access guides, general news, helpful information and personal
An Oxford sunset
Photo by: Sara Haj-Hassan (Stock Exchange)
Howdy, all! It’s been great sharing travel tips with you and whipping up access guides for your exotic travel destinations.
I do hope you’ve found Disabled Travelers useful, and that you’ll keep rolling wherever your urge to travel takes you!
Sadly, this will be my final post on our blog, so I thought I would take the time to share a couple of personal memories about my favorite travel destinations.
Naturally, I’ll include some accessibility information so you can join in! [more]
The City of Lights, Part 2: Accessible Transportation Options in Paris
Posted May 13th, 2010 in general news and helpful information
The Louvre at dusk
Photo by: Jan Jelnek (Stock Exchange)
Hello, hello!
Today on the Disabled Travelers blog, we continue our journey through the beautiful city of Paris.
There’s so much to experience here in the capital of France that I’ve decided to break things down a bit more than usual for our Paris access guides.
This time, we’ll be focused on accessibility in transportation; how to get around easily so you can take it all in and enjoy your visit.
If you’re like me, then mobility impaired access in public transportation is important to you, and I’m here to give you the inside scoop. [more]
Si’s Next Adventure: Wheelchair Accessible Travel in Poland, Part 2: Warsaw
Posted May 7th, 2010 in Wheelchair Accessible Attractions, access guides, helpful information and hotel reviews
Lazienski Palace, known as "The Palace on the Water", in Warsaw
Photo by: Robert Parzychowsk (Stock Exchange)
Howdy to all our loyal Disabled Traveler readers!
Last time around, we hit the streets to look at the best access guides for Krakow. As planned, we’re forging ahead to the majestic city of Warsaw, capital of Poland, to continue our journey.
As a reminder, this series is a little precursor to a trip I myself am taking in June, and I’ll be revisiting it to provide first-hand perspectives after I get back to the States.
For today, it’s on to the “phoenix city” to enjoy the wonders of Poland!
Si’s Next Adventure: Handicapped Travel in Berlin
Posted April 29th, 2010 in Accessible Travel, Wheelchair Accessible Attractions, access guides, airlines, general news and personal
The Reichstag building in Berlin
Photo by: Matthias Choules (Stock Exchange)
Hello, everyone! Today is the first post in a series I’ll be doing with an eye toward my own upcoming trip, where I’ll be visiting London, Berlin, Stockholm, Krakow, and Dublin. Now, we’ve already covered London and Dublin in previous posts, of course (and they’re known to be two of my favorite destinations) but in the upcoming posts we’ll be looking at access guides and handicapped travel resources for the rest. Then, once I’m actually on my way, a second series of posts will highlight some of my journey. We begin in Berlin, a melting pot containing residents from over 200 nations. [more]
From the Disabled Travelers Mailbag: Disabled Access Prague
Posted April 23rd, 2010 in Wheelchair Accessible Attractions and access guides
Prague in the early evening
Photo by: Michael Mogmil (Stock Exchange)
Hello, everybody! Since I’m in the middle of planning my own trip to Poland and its surroundings, I thought I would tap the old mailbag to talk about wheelchair travel in Prague. Known as the “Mother of Cities” in its native Czech, this city is saturated in its long history. Now, granted, a lot of ancient cities leave something to be desired when it comes to handicapped travelers; but it’s my job to make sure you can know before you go, and besides, we’ve been pleasantly surprised before – now is one of those times! [more]
Small Countries Series: Disabled Access in Monaco
Posted April 21st, 2010 in Accessible Travel, Wheelchair Accessible Attractions and access guides
A harbor in Monaco
Photo by: getye1 (Stock Exchange)
Howdy, all! Since wandering through the Pyrenees and discovering wheelchair accessible hotels in Andorra, I’ve decided to take up the challenge of working on some of the world’s smallest countries. Thanks to the wonders of the internet, we now have the power to learn more about these destinations than ever before, so why not? Monaco is our next stop: Monaco. Found on the Mediterranean in southwest Europe, Monaco is influenced by neighbors France and Italy, and is known for Formula One racing and frequent visits by American and European “high rollers” to the “Las Vegas of Europe”, Monte Carlo. [more]
Small Countries Series: Wheelchair Accessible Hotels in Andorra
Posted April 19th, 2010 in Accessible Travel, access guides and hotel reviews
Snow-capped Andorran peaks
Photo by: hawkeye197 (Stock Exchange)
Good morning, folks! A little while ago when we did access guides for the Spanish and French Pyrenees I promised a post on accessible travel in the Principality of Andorra, but I honestly didn’t know if it would work out. After all, it’s a beautiful country, but there’s not a whole lot of it! But in such a small area, with only about 80,000 people (about nine times less than New York City!) I discovered two things I hadn’t counted on: remarkable diversity (local languages include Catalan, Spanish, French, and Portuguese) and a formidable number of accessible hotels. Let’s check it out! [more]
International Supplies and Equipment Rental for Disabled Travelers
Posted April 13th, 2010 in helpful information and service provider review
Ready to roll on land, sea, and air!
Photo by: Jos van Galen (Stock Exchange)
Hello again, folks! On today’s Disabled Travelers I want to highlight some good general resources for wheelchair and oxygen users traveling abroad. Though many airlines supply free wheelchairs for handicapped travelers on airport grounds, it’s not always clear where to find medical and assistive equipment once you’ve reached your destination. Sure, we’ve discussed these logistical issues here and there on the blog, but since this is a vital part of travel for so many of us, I thought it should all be in one place. There are also some great NEW resources for your travel use. [more]
Disabled Travelers News Round-Up: April
Posted April 9th, 2010 in general news and helpful information
Coastal highway in the Santa Clara gulf
Photo by: Daniel Zamora (Stock Exchange)
Howdy, folks! Today on the blog we’ll be offering some of the latest handicapped travel resources and news from around the world. It’s a new month, which means it’s time to find out what’s hot, what’s happening, and what people are saying (and more importantly, doing) about handicapped travel. Let’s find out what’s got people inspired … [more]
DC Metro Series: Wheelchair Access Baltimore
Posted April 7th, 2010 in Accessible Travel, Wheelchair Accessible Attractions, access guides and helpful information
Charles Street Church in Baltimore, MarylandPhoto by: Jacqueline Munoz (Stock Exxchange)
Hello, and thanks for joining us today at the Disabled Travelers blog. By now, Spring has sprung pretty much wherever you are, and I for one am thankful for it. In this visit, we’ll be exploring access guides and vital info for handicapped travelers in the wonderful city of Baltimore, Maryland. Only a short journey from Washington D.C., Baltimore is famous for its Inner Harbor area and also boasts a great array of museums, concert halls, and other cultural staples to choose from. It also has a lively seaside atmosphere that offers world-class marinas and aquariums. [more]
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