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“Research shows that travel can provide significant cognitive and emotional benefits, with new environments boosting brain activity, memory recall, and problem-solving skills. The excitement of anticipating travel, whether a day trip or holiday, has also been shown to improve happiness and mental resilience.”
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Dementia advocate champions travel as therapy for cognitive well-being | London Daily News
As the holiday season approaches, Dr Carol Sargent, a leading dementia advocate and accessibility consultant, encourages families to view travel not just as a break from routine but as a key component of well-being for those living with dementia. Carol, … Continue reading
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Seems he didn’t find @accessibleromania 🙁
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Day 0 (Cluj-Napoca) - A Romanian Road Trip - The Wheelchair Traveller
Romania, especially the region of Transylvania has been full of myth and magic for centuries. It has also been on ones bucket list, however, as of 2025, the Transylvania region has some way to go in terms of accessible infrastructure. … Continue reading
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Indeed, we would have loved to have helped out with a few suggestions… our country is by far, not perfect, however, like we always say, most ancient cities in Europe are the same in terms of access struggles.
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Are staff able to carry guests, or dis one of his companions help?
@accessibleromania any additional information on the salt mine?
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Day 2 (Romania) - Salina Turda - The Wheelchair Traveller
One of the highlights of the Transylvania region that has gain attention recently is the Turda Salt Mine (Salina Turda). This attraction has been born out of a former salt mine and contains fairground rides and shops. During research, the … Continue reading
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Looks cool though!
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Great question! In general, people at various locations are helpful and do their best to assist. If you’re traveling with Accessible Romania, guests won’t need to be carried—our itineraries include only accessible locations, and we usually bring portable ramps in the adapted van to ensure smooth access.
As for the Turda Salt Mine, the article… Read more
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Does @accessibleromania have any suggestions for accessible restaurants or hotels in the area?
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Day 3 (Romania) - A Western Carpathian Mountain Drive - The Wheelchair Traveller
One will be surprised to discover that we are still in Cluj-Napoca, let me briefly explain! Last week, I pulled ones shoulder whilst working out and, essentially, made it a whole lot worse when visiting Turda Salt Mine thus a … Continue reading
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Thanks for asking! Unfortunately, we don’t have specific accessible restaurants or hotels to recommend in that area at the moment. Our suggestion is to stay overnight in larger cities, where international hotel chains are more likely to offer accessible accommodations, and plan day trips within a 200 km range from there. It’s a more reliable… Read more
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Any other must see locations to add to the list @accessibleromania ?
https://thewheelchairtraveller.com/cluj-napoca-old-town-landmarks/
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Day 4 (Cluj-Napoca) - Old Town Landmarks - The Wheelchair Traveller
Cluj-Napoca is a very walkable city, especially within the Old Town where the majority of landmarks are in close proximity to each other. In addition to this, the surfaces (bar the cobbly Unirii Square) make for an easy roll for … Continue reading
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Absolutely! The Botanical Garden in Cluj-Napoca is a great addition to the list 🌿 It features a sensory section designed for blind visitors, with textured plants, fragrant herbs, and Braille inscriptions. At the entrance, there’s a tactile map showing the route, and a Step-Hear system to assist with navigation. Definitely worth a visit for an… Read more
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