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Reply to Bringing own portable scooter to Japan - insurance?
I’m not an expert on Japan’s rules, but from what I’ve read, mobility scooters there seem to fall under the category of “assistive devices,” not motor vehicles. Most travelers mention that you don’t need a separate road insurance like we do in Europe, as long as the scooter stays within normal walking areas and isn’t used like a moped. The…
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So true, most resources ignore parents who are neurodiverse. Great to see an article like this.
independent.co.uk
I’m a neurodiverse parent – here’s how I make travelling easier
Rhiannon Picton-James shares her tips for dealing with overstimulation and burnout on family holidays
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Hi all ☺️
We’re driving from the UK to Italy soon, and were wondering if anyone has any information regarding accessible parking? Specifically, if we can use our UK Blue Badge there?
For France and Germany I was able to find a printout to display alongside our Blue Badge, but I can’t seem to find an equivalent for Italy 🇮🇹
Any help would be…
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Hello! Eleonora here, it seems like very region in Italy has a bit of a different approach to accepting the Blue Badge https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/blue-badge-using-it-in-the-eu/using-a-blue-badge-in-the-european-union#using-your-blue-badge-in-europe
This is quite normal our regions are pretty anarchic 😃.
Which regions will you visit …
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Hello from New Zealand! My husband had a stroke and has right sided weakness. We are keen to ride the Shimanami Kaido cycle route for a few days and wondered if it was possible to hire a tandem bike with stabilisers on the back. I cant see this option on any of the bike rental websites. A three wheeled bike woukd be another option but i cant…
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Hello everyone! I’m from Alabama and it’ll be my first time traveling outside of the country next August to Japan! it’s a two week trip.
I’m very nervous and so that’s why I’ve started planning so early. Especially since it’s just going to be me and my best friend going together. Sorry for a long windedness but my question is are there any…
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So glad to have you here!
Yes, there are baths and onsen with accessible baths.
Which cities will you be visiting?
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Welcome to Japan! For foreigners traveling in Japan, Google Maps is absolutely essential. Wheelchair users can use it to check whether a destination has accessible facilities. If you see the little accessibility icon, it’s almost always fine—unless there happens to be temporary construction, which is very unlikely.
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