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Posted December 9th, 2011 in access guides and general news
Ropojana Valley, Montenegro

Ropojana Valley, Montenegro
Photo by: konikaori (Stock Exchange)

Welcome home to your spot on the web for the best in accessible travel news, Disabled Travelers!

Since December is rushing by already, I thought now would be a great time to have a little chat about what the future holds for our dear blog.

It’s been a wonderful two years running the show here at Disabled Travelers. The blog has almost 200 posts, going all the way back to 2007, and the main site — our ever-growing directory of accessible travel services — has been around nearly ten years!

Wow! As your humble host, I look forward to a fantastic 2012, and here’s how I’m planning to do it … [more]

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Posted May 13th, 2010 in general news and helpful information
The Louvre at dusk

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]

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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

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!

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Posted April 23rd, 2010 in Wheelchair Accessible Attractions and access guides
Prague in the early evening

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]

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Posted April 21st, 2010 in Accessible Travel, Wheelchair Accessible Attractions and access guides
A harbor in Monaco

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]

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Posted April 19th, 2010 in Accessible Travel, access guides and hotel reviews
Snow-capped Andorran peaks

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]

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Posted April 7th, 2010 in Accessible Travel, Wheelchair Accessible Attractions, access guides and helpful information
Charles Street Church in Baltimore, Maryland

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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Posted April 5th, 2010 in Wheelchair Accessible Attractions and access guides
The White House

The White House
Photo by: Angela Franklin (Stock Exchange)

Hello, good day, and welcome back to Disabled Travelers! For a little break from traveling far and wide, we provide a quick access guide to one of the most iconic destinations in the United States: Washington D.C., home to the White House, the Capitol, and way too many monuments to count. Rain or shine, the capital is visited by millions of tourists from around the world every year, all year around. And as you’d imagine from the land of the free and the home of the Americans With Disabilities Act, many of the nation’s most precious landmarks offer mobility impaired access and other assistance for handicapped travelers. [more]

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Posted March 30th, 2010 in Accessible Travel, access guides, general news and helpful information
Mountain Lake

A mountain lake in the French Pyrenees
Photo by: Carine de Maijer (Stock Exchange)

Welcome back to Disabled Travelers!

You know, every once in a while someone will give me an idea for a post that I literally never would have come up with on my own. Today is one of those days, as we venture through the Pyrenees, the mountain range that makes up the border between France and Spain.

These mountains have shaped the history of both their countries for thousands of years, but tourists worldwide are just now starting to re-discover the beauty of the Pyrenees and their surroundings – and with our Pyrenees access guide, we’ll be in on the secret too. [more]

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Posted March 24th, 2010 in Accessible Travel, Wheelchair Accessible Attractions, access guides, accessible crusies and hotel reviews
Early Morning Tahoe

Lake Tahoe on a beautiful December morning
Photo by: Daniel West (Stock Exchange)

Morning, everybody! Today’s dip into the mailbag brings us to Lake Tahoe, one of the largest freshwater lakes in North America, and the largest high-altitude “alpine” lake. Bordering the states of California and Nevada, it is a popular destination for water sports, winter sports, and of course, gambling. The Tahoe area is home to a number of great wheelchair accessible hotels and resorts as well as several tour operators and event planners who can help visitors get the most from this natural treasure. [more]

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