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I have a question about European opera houses. A catch-22 situation has happened to me three times recently. I am a (Canadian) wheelchair user. Within recent years, in order to book a wheelchair seat on-line, I must show a disability ID card certifying my disability. I cannot get such a card as I’m not an EU citizen and we don’t have these…
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@Sonia do you have any suggestions for this?
Do you need to upload an image etc?
While it wouldn’t likely be officially recognized per se, you may want to get an Access2 Card. It does require a form filled out by a healthcare professional, so if asked you can show them the application requires that and it is the only…
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I am not sure, I’ve never experienced this with my mom. Do you have an international wheelchair parking card? that could be proof enough or a doctors note.
Train travel in Japan for limited mobility travelers
We just spent 1 month in Japan, riding trains and taking taxis. The train system is excellent, once you figure out how it works. My husband has a cane and can only walk about 300 meters without resting. Buy all tickets at the information/help office at any station. Online didn’t work for us -even after many attempts. You have to make your…
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Many thanks for your in-depth article about train travel in Japan, happyorchid
Airbnb and accessibility experiences
Normally I have avoided rental properties on Airbnb because I always felt a bit safer knowing there are staff nearby etc or of there was a problem with the room I could possibly switch by asking at the front desk.
I’ve come across a situation where the Airbnb may be better and more accessible than a hotel in the area…
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Josh, this is the exact reason I haven’t considered an Airbnb property
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Where would you go twice?
Where is a place that impressed you so much with beauty, culture, or accessibility that you want to go back?
TRIVIA TIME (NO GOOGLING!)
Which major world landmark became one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites to install a permanent wheelchair-accessible route all the way to its main viewing platform — making it possible for visitors with mobility impairments to enjoy the same iconic panorama as everyone else?
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So, it’s a natural site? Or historic?
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Parthenon is one, for sure!
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