Member Geordie Travels
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I long for the day when cities worldwide design and improve infrastructure with all citizens in mind, not just those who are able-bodied.
How is the access in your city?
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New stuff built in Tokyo is pretty good but still a lot of old buildings
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I find it really frustrating when accessible infrastructure is built but then is always out of service. Denver airport just installed accessible toilets outside the normal bathroom for easy access and they are either constantly in use by individuals who do not need them or locked so the cleaning staff doesn’t have to clean them. What a waste!
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Gluten-free spots in Tokyo!
https://www.foratravel.com/guides/3NNG8X/globally-gluten-free-greater-tokyo-nancy-baker
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Globally Gluten-Free: Greater Tokyo
Traveling to Tokyo? Check out this advisor-curated guide for more inspiration: Globally Gluten-Free: Greater Tokyo.
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Great to see more and more options coming along!
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G’day folks! I’ve been to Australia a couple of times, but always on the eastern side. Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, and Melbourne… I am curious about the western side, though. Any recommendations? What is Perth like? Also, does anyone have any suggestions for accessible tour operators in Australia? (Can be anywhere!)
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Here are two Australian travel businesses specialising in accessible travel:
1) AccessibleOz – https://accessibleoz.com/
2) Amplify – https://amplifyats.com.au/
Australia also has a quality assurance program within the tourism industry so if you see tour operators displaying any of the logos (image attached) you know that they have been…
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I am in WA now for 2 weeks. First time ever! Not as busy as Syd or Melb, but I personally enjoy it ☺️
Can’t comment on the tour as we rent car to drive up to Kalbarri & down to Margareth River, with stops in between.
Perth CBD easy to get by using wheelchair. There’s free CAT bus too with wheely ramp. Rottnest Island also accessible.. lots…
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If you’re ever feeling unsure about whether taking a cruise is right for you or not, read Kelly Mack’s reasons for and against it!
https://theworldisaccessible.com/cruising-as-a-wheelchair-user/
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Reasons For and Against Cruising as a Wheelchair User - The World is Accessible
Kelly Mack takes us through the pros and cons of cruising as a wheelchair user. Is it really all plain sailing?
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I would LOVE to go on a cruise but hard to get that much time off… our vacations in Japan are so short!
But it would be my dream to just take my laptop and work with a view…
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Reply to Help transfer in the plane (overweight)
Hi Anaïs,
May I ask, how does your client normally transfer out of their wheelchair to, say, a toilet seat or commode, or to their bed? If they are used to using a hoist, then many airlines have hoists available for boarding and deplaning.
My sincere advice would be to contact the airline and the airport well in advance. Explain the… - Load More
