Being a wheelchair user should not have to restrict your travel opportunities.  If using a Transit Wheelchair there are some quite simple ways in which journeys, regardless of length, destination or mode of transport can be made hassle free.     What is a Transit wheelchair? A Transit Wheelchair, or sometimes known as a transport […]

Do you love to travel, but hate to deal with barriers to accessible travel along the way? Your ability to see new sights shouldn’t be hindered by your spinal cord injury. Some destinations are harder to travel to than others, but we’ve got information on four highly accessible places to share with you. Why don’t […]

In this day and age there’s often no better way to travel if you have a disability than with a cruise ship. These fully kitted hotels on water are almost always state-of-the-art and fully equipped to deal with any individual’s mobility needs. From accessible cabins to disabled toilets on all decks, almost every detail is […]

People with spinal cord injuries often consider investing in a service dog to provide emotional support or help them perform tasks. Most people use the terms “therapy dog” and “service dog” interchangeably. The general public often doesn’t understand the difference between the two, but it is important to know what each type of animal can […]

Travel in a wheelchair can be a stressful experience. Making your flight on time, maneuvering through the airport, and wrestling your luggage is hard for anyone. And when you also have an essential piece of medical equipment to keep up with, it can be particularly challenging. But like anything in life, most of your potential problems […]

Renting a disabled caravan can be a difficult process. You have to know the right questions to ask the rental facility, and sometimes you still end up with surprises. Many places advertise that they have disabled caravans available, but whether or not those caravans are truly accessible varies from place to place. Our family likes […]

As a world traveller, having a lightweight wheelchair is so essential to me and helps with maintaining my freedom and keeps me from becoming stuck in certain situations. Currently I am travelling the world with a wheelchair which is only 8kg in weight, and the only reason I know that off by heart is because […]

In recent years there has been an increasing trend for those wanting to take a holiday to look internally and consider options within their own country rather than going far and wide across Europe and beyond. The draw of such vacations has also saw with it an added interest in the like of holiday cottages […]

We all love a good trip away, be that soaking up some sun on a beach, finding adrenaline-filled activities or lounging on the sofa in a cosy holiday cottage or caravan.  Everyone has their prefered getaway! But what if the holiday you’re after requires you to hire some disabled equipment to suit your additional needs? […]

As a wheelchair user and travel writer, I’ve stayed in my fair share of holiday cottages, not all of which have been accessible or inclusive.   Along the way, though, I’ve learnt some helpful hints and tips of what to look for if you’re intending to stay at a holiday cottage for disabled people, with […]