Posted March 25th, 2011 in general news, reviews and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
A tempting sight for golf-lovers!

A tempting sight for golf-lovers!
Photo by: Robert Linder (Stock Exchange)

Fore! Howdy all, and welcome to Disabled Travelers! In today’s blog, DT dips into the mailbag to answer another scintillating viewer question. I actually have a friend to thank for this one, an avid golfer who suggested we take a look at accessibility on the green. So, today’s Disabled Travelers trip is one to the fairway. Wheelchair golfers rejoice, as there’s much in the way of good news while we look at the venerable sport and art of golf – barrier-free, no less! – here in the United States. [more]

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Posted March 18th, 2011 in general news
Merced River, California

Merced River, California
Photo by: Martyn E. Jones (Stock Exchange)

Howdy, all! Hope today’s Disabled Travelers blog finds you well and raring to go. After our amazing five-part China access guide, it’s time once again to turn to the latest news in accessible travel. That means I’ve been scouring newspapers, press releases, and sites from around the globe to get you the latest. It’s a bit of a slow news month, but there’s always something to find in the wide world of travel! Here’s what I have to report … [more]

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Posted March 11th, 2011 in access guides
Bronze Buddha of Taiwan

Bronze Buddha of Taiwan
Photo by: Shirley Booth (Stock Exchange)

In today’s big finale for Disabled Travelers’ China access guide, we’ll take a look back at a few other posts that might interest disabled travelers and their travel companions who are thinking about heading to this ancient and legendary land. Let’s roll, everybody! [more]

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Posted March 4th, 2011 in access guides
Rice terraces in Ji Pi Tian

Rice terraces in Ji Pi Tian
Photo by: Paul Segal (Stock Exchange)

Welcome one and all to Disabled Travelers! In today’s adventure, we’ll be winding down on our China access guide with a slew of resources about getting to, getting around, and getting the most of this vast country. One of the most important considerations when you head to a totally new place is decoding local customs; and though the Chinese are forgiving to foreigners, I find that the more you know about the culture, the more fun you have – so, a little unusual for Disabled Travelers, we’ll also be offering a smattering of hints for visitors who want to get savvy about how things are “done” over there.

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Posted February 25th, 2011 in access guides
Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai

Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai
Photo by: Angela Afandi (Stock Exchange)

A big welcome to all disabled travelers and their travel companions for this edition of our China access guide!

This week we pay a visit to Shanghai, the largest city on the mainland and a center of Asia’s financial world.

Sitting at the mouth of the mystical Yangtze River, Shanghai is a modern marvel that hosted the World Expo in 2010, drawing over 70 million visitors from afar.

Like Beijing and the Summer Olympics, this event has major implications for disabled access in the city, so let’s hunt for good news! [more]

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Posted February 18th, 2011 in access guides
The summer palace in Beijing

The summer palace in Beijing
Photo by: nahpets (Stock Exchange)

Greetings, all! As promised, today’s blog is all about accessible attractions, disabled hotels and more in Beijing. The capital of China and one of the most populous cities in Asia, it’s home to about 22 million people. The city has become much more welcoming to tourists in recent years, especially since the 2008 Summer Olympics, which were held there. Last time we took a quick look at handicapped tour operators, which I still highly recommend for the first-time visitor to China; now, let’s take a peek at the city once called Peking. [more]

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Posted February 11th, 2011 in Accessible Travel
China’s Great Wall – it’s visible from space!

China’s Great Wall – it’s visible from space!
Photo by: Sandra Kühr (Stock Exchange)

Howdy, all!

It’s time once again to take an exciting trip on the Disabled Travelers blog. This time, we’re returning to our destination-by-destination accessibility guides to take our first look at China!

I’ve been excited about this one, and pretty soon we’ll be moving on to Beijing and other major sites including the Great Wall.

But for now, let’s take a look at some of the top tour providers around the country. I can’t wait! [more]

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Posted February 4th, 2011 in general news
Out in the “wilds” of North Wales; rugged, beautiful terrain!

Out in the “wilds” of North Wales; rugged, beautiful terrain!
Photo by: hcf116 (Stock Exchange)

Hello, everybody! It’s February, and that means another Disabled Travelers news round-up!

Once a month, I scour the wire for everything new under the sun that has to do with disabled travel: good, bad, indifferent, and “huh?”

It’s that time again and there’s a lot to report, so let’s get down to it and get rolling. [more]

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Posted January 28th, 2011 in general news
The Dead Sea, from the land that inspired the latest “hi-tech” disability innovation

The Dead Sea, from the land that inspired the latest “hi-tech” disability innovation
Photo by: Paul Segal (Stock Exchange)

Hello, all! Today’s Disabled Travelers blog post is a special one: I’m excited about a piece I saw on the news and I’d like to make everybody here aware of it. Though Disabled Travelers caters to the whole handicapped travel community, it’s no surprise much of what we talk about helps folks with mobility problems: about 25 million people in the U.S. suffer from mobility issues, which can be caused by a variety of injuries, chronic illnesses, and changes associated with age. Of those, over a million use a wheelchair!

Well, I came across something that just might be good news for many of those folks … [more]

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Posted January 21st, 2011 in access guides and Accessible Travel
The largest church in Munich, Germany

The largest church in Munich, Germany
Photo by: kumber (Stock Exchange)

Welcome back to Disabled Travelers!

This week’s post is inspired by a good friend of mine who loves good cars and a good lager, and wants to know all about Munich – the capital of the Bavaria, in southern Germany. It’s no surprise this is the heart of BMW, also known as Bavarian Motor Works.

Of course, Munich is also rated one of the top tourist and expatriate destinations in Germany – heck, the city recently adopted the motto “Munich Loves You!” Let’s find out if those words hold true … [more]

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