Posted May 3rd, 2010 in access guides, Accessible Travel, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden
Photo by: Svetlana Bykova (Stock Exchange)

Good day to all! As planned, today’s Disabled Travelers blog will visit Stockholm in today’s post as part two of my upcoming European odyssey. The city of Stockholm is home to over 20% of Sweden’s population and is spread across 14 islands on a very wide area. Handicapped travelers might expect some trouble navigating under such conditions, but as the second-most-visited city in all of Scandinavia, Stockholm is a model of modern excellence for travelers of all kinds. [more]

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Posted April 29th, 2010 in access guides, Accessible Travel, airlines, general news, personal and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
The Reichstag building in Berlin

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]

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Posted April 27th, 2010 in access guides, helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park
Photo by: Martyn E. Jones (Stock Exchange)

Welcome one and all to the Disabled Travelers blog. Today we’ll be hitting the trail and talking about wheelchair accessible national parks. From coast to coast, there’s about 200 million acres of national park land, including national forests, national recreation areas, and a variety of other sites. Recently, the National Park Service has led the charge to make these areas more accessible for handicapped travelers and ensure everyone can enjoy this pristine public land. Let’s go for a tour … [more]

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Posted April 23rd, 2010 in access guides and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
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 access guides, Accessible Travel and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
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 access guides, Accessible Travel 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 15th, 2010 in general news and helpful information
Thumbs up!

Thumbs up!
Photo by: Henning Buchholz (Stock Exchange)

Hello, hello, hello! Today’s post on Disabled Travelers is all about our deaf and hard-of-hearing traveler friends. We often have a focus on mobility impaired access around here, but as we all know, hearing impairment creates a whole different set of challenges. That shouldn’t stop you from going wherever you wish, of course, and we’re here to help with resources to get you moving! [more]

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Posted April 13th, 2010 in helpful information and service provider review
Ready to roll on land, sea, and air!

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]

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Posted April 9th, 2010 in general news and helpful information
Coastal highway in the Santa Clara gulf

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]

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Posted April 7th, 2010 in access guides, Accessible Travel, helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
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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