For many wheelchair users, hitting the beach for some fun in the sun is often seen as pretty impossible.   Our wheelchairs get caught in the sand, we often have to do some rather undignified crawling or shuffling moves if we want to feel the sand between our fingers and toes, and it can literally […]

So you’re heading somewhere new and you don’t know the lowdown when it comes to accessible public transport? Fear not – as this is a predicament that many disabled people often find themselves in when arriving somewhere different, and there are some tips to take on board which can help you be extra prepared before […]

Have you ever wanted to visit Romania but didn’t know what is accessible there? Well fear no more – here’s your chance to find out more about what accessible goodies Romania has in store! During this summer, I was lucky enough to be invited to visit Romania by the awesome folks at Sano Touring, and […]

Heading out into the world as a wheelchair user on your travels can be quite a scary process and leave you with many unanswered questions, such as; “how will I book an accessible hotel room?” and “how can I know for sure if the country I’m heading to is wheelchair accessible?”. So to help you […]

Summer is almost upon us and that can mean only one thing – festival season is just around the corner! It’s time to lube yourself up with sunscreen, pull out those rocking horns and hit the festival scene with gusto – if that’s your ‘thing’, of course! But are you attending a festival for the […]

Berlin is a real cosmopolitan city, with a flare of hustle and bustle that will keep even the most sporadic of minds captivated. Divided into sections, four of which are big enough to be a city in their own right, Berlin is a sprawling metropolis of varying activity and dynamic – with a sense of […]

When choosing an accessible holiday destination, it’s easy to forget the importance of actually getting there. There have been many times when excitement has overcome us and we’ve set out to visit a museum, gallery or other attraction without doing the necessary research in advance, only to find that arriving there will take most of […]

Travelling, in all its glory, can be breath-taking, beautiful and pretty flipping tough, regardless of ability. In this article you will find information about Berlin and hopefully you’ll avoid the hurdles and have the holiday of a lifetime! Berlin as an accessible city: Germany’s capital is often described as being a ‘poor yet sexy city’, […]

Going through airport security can be stressful for anyone. The lines are long, and there are lots of regulations. But it can be especially difficult for someone who uses a wheelchair. Before taking your next airplane trip, check out these tips to help you know what to expect and how to have a smoother experience. […]

The warm weather of the summer months might be making you feel it’s time to take a holiday. Even though traveling with a spinal cord injury may take more planning than it did before, you can still enjoy most of the same experiences. It just takes a little adapting. One option for scheduling an easy […]