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First Look: Disabled Travel in Japan
Posted February 16th, 2010 in access guides, general news, helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
Nanzenji Temple in Kyoto, Japan
Photo by: Makio Kusahara (Stock Exchange)
Konnichiwa, all! Today on the Disabled Travelers blog we’ll be heading east to learn more about accessible travel around Japan. I have to admit, I’ve been working on this for a while and it’s a real challenge finding comprehensive information for us English-speakers. But believe me, folks, I’m on the case; I’m going to attend a wedding in Nagoya this December, and I’m every bit as interested in figuring this country out as you are! So rest assured, there’ll be more posts as more handicapped travel info comes in … for now, let’s get started and see where this takes us! [more]
Accessible Travel in Italy, Part 3: Wheelchair Travel in Vatican City
Posted February 11th, 2010 in access guides, Accessible Travel, helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
Gardens of the Vatican
Photo by: Leonardo Barbosa (Stock Exchange)
Buongiorno! Wrapping up our grand tour of Italy at Disabled Travelers, today we’re going to visit Vatican City! The Vatican is the home of the Catholic Church and is located in the heart of Rome. Barely over 100 acres, it is an independent city-state ruled by the Bishop of Rome – the Pope. Though it’s a small place, its many legendary religious sites mean that it usually requires a few days to “take in”, just like Rome itself. That’s why we’re giving it a special entry in our ongoing Italy access guide. [more]
Accessible Travel in Italy, Part 2: Venice, Florence, and More
Posted February 8th, 2010 in access guides, Accessible Travel and helpful information
An afternoon in Venice
Photo by: Leonardo Barbosa (Stock Exchange)
Buongiorno!
In today’s visit, the Disabled Travelers blog crew will continue our voyage through Italy. Last time, we made some discoveries about getting around and getting involved in one of the world’s most iconic cities, Rome. For all its history and charm, Rome is getting better and better for travel with a disability, particularly in the central areas convenient to the Colosseum, Forum, and more. Now we’ll be journey onward to some of the other famous cities and historical sites in the big boot. [more]
Accessible Travel in Italy, Part 1: Wheelchair Accessible Rome
Posted February 5th, 2010 in access guides, Accessible Travel, general news and helpful information
The Coloseum at Night
Photo by: Marin Petrov (Stock Exchange)
Hello, all! After Disabled Travelers’ recent adventures throughout Africa and in Egypt, we’re heading to a whole new locale today: Rome. This city, with its ancient monuments dating back thousands of years, its amazing churches, and its spectacular food is visited by four million people – and a good many of them are handicapped travelers with special needs. We’ll be exploring wheelchair accessible Rome today, and in the future we’ll wander through the countryside and see what there is to see in Florence and other major destinations. [more]
Disabled Access Egypt: Disabled Travel Reports and More for Cairo and the Nile
Posted February 3rd, 2010 in access guides and helpful information
The Pyramids...need I say more
Photo by: Leonardo Barbosa (Stock Exchange)
Good day, all! As promised, I’ll be covering Egypt in today’s installment of the Disabled Travelers blog. This has been a topic in great demand recently, and I knew I had to do it as soon as I saw this travelogue set in several Egyptian cities which depicts not only great accessibility in Cairo, Luxor and elsewhere, but also documents handicapped travelers – both wheeled and not – doing some great scuba diving at one of the world’s most sought-after locations for just that. So before I get carried away, let’s head out to the desert and see what else we can find! [more]
Disabled Access Africa: Great Tips and Tour Operators All in One Place
Posted January 29th, 2010 in access guides, Accessible Travel, helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
Lion
Photo by: G & A Scholiers (Stock Exchange)
Hello, everyone!
Today on Disabled Travelers we’ll tackle a question that seems to be on the minds of lots and lots of readers: handicapped travel in Africa. Now, I’ve mentioned Africa here and there in some of my earlier posts on adventure travel, but I really had no idea just how many of you were looking to take this trip. For travel that’s “a world away” I can’t think of anything more challenging than this – and that’s great! The greatest challenges lead to the greatest rewards, and I know our readers don’t shy away from either! [more]
Disabled Access: Chicago
Posted January 26th, 2010 in access guides, Accessible Travel, general news, helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
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Chicago's breathtaking cityscape
Photo by: Nate Brelsford (Stock Exchange)
Howdy, all – welcome back to our blog here at Disabled Travelers.
Giving the ol’ grab bag another look, I’ve come on a recently popular topic in disabled access: Chicago! So let’s head down to the Windy City and see what kind of access guides we can cook up. I’m guessing there’ll be plenty of accessible travel options here, and hopefully the capital of Illinois, a city whose motto is “Make Big Plans”, won’t let us down. Hey, did you know that Chicago is known by so many different names, even that famous Internet encyclopedia has a page on them? Intriguing stuff … let’s check it out! [more]
A Bonanza of Resources for Planning Just About ANY Accessible Trip
Posted January 18th, 2010 in airlines and helpful information
Avion
Photo by: Claudio Sepulveda Geoffroy
Howdy, all! Today on Disabled Travelers we’ll be looking at resources that can be of use no matter where you’re headed. Nothing beats good access guides if you already know where you’re going, but there’s got to be tools out there on the Internet you can rely on for planning accessible travel no matter where you’re headed, right? Well, that’s the theory, anyway – so let’s see what we can find. [more]
Accessible Ecotourism Guides and Articles
Posted January 15th, 2010 in access guides, Bus Accessible Travel, Charter Accessible Travel, general news, helpful information and hotel reviews
San Jose, Costa Rica
Photo by: Luis En (Stock Exchange)
Howdy, all! Welcome back to the Disabled Travelers blog.
We’ve been to a lot of different places since I joined the team here a few months – we’ve seen some of the best in wheelchair travel where it’s hot, cold, high, dry, and wet. We’ve pushed the boundaries and gone a long way, and now I’d like to cover a topic that’s near and dear to me, accessible ecotourism. Ecotourism usually means getting in touch with nature, but it can also involve volunteering and really becoming aware of the community while you’re there. This kind of experience has long been the preserve of young folk, and handicapped travel is starting to embrace the opportunities, too. Let’s have a look … [more]
Staying Out of the Cold: A Special Feature on Disabled Travel Where It’s Warm!
Posted January 12th, 2010 in access guides, helpful information and hotel reviews
Sunset in Bora Bora, part of French Polynesia
Photo by: Ola Laurin (Stock Exchange)
Wow! It sure is cold for this edition of the Disabled Travelers blog, even here in Florida, where some forecasts are suggesting snow in the Bay Area before it’s all over. So what’s the next stop for handicapped travelers who want to stay out of the snow? For today, let’s start with a smattering of wheelchair accessible destinations where you can stay warm and toasty. We’ll zoom in on a few of them in much greater detail as our disability travel adventures continue in future posts.
