Accessible Japan ?
After travelling two weeks in Japan in the big cities (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hirosjima) we experienced that it is indeed possible to travel with a person in a (manual) wheelchair. We had an amazing time. Trains are mostly accessible, there are lots of elevators (though sometimes you really have to search for them) and (disabled) toilets are…
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Thank you so much for that detailed report. It’s great that you had a good time. I hope that all of those problems you had will be fixed for your next visit!
Were there any restaurants that you liked in particular or ones that you could recommend that are accessible?
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Thank you for the information, Nienke! Im planning a trip to Japan and your report helps me a lot!!
Warner Bros Studio Tour Review
If you’re planning a trip to Southern California, the WB Studios Tour is a popular spot to visit! I give my accessibility and overall review in this vlog.
Before touring, I didn’t realize just how many of my favorite shows and movies fell under the Warner Bros umbrella.
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Can’t wait to do this, especially since I live less than 2 miles away. I can wheel to it in 20 minutes from my home.
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Sorry, but I’m going to add more, as I live here in LA, have gone to a few TV show tapings, and have worked in the industry as an extra.
So, WB is just one of the studios that offer tours. Disney (if you’re a D23 member, so that one’s the most expensive), Sony, and Universal all offer studio tours. Universal is the one that’s more of an…
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Guide for disabled people
Hi ! We have been travelling in Japan for 2 weeks. Our son is in a wheelchair. We had a guide in the big cities (Kyoto and Osaka) which was really nice. Easy going and itinerary completely adjustable. She is specialised in this area (people with handicap). Maybe for others interesting too ?
We also had a guide in…
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Tokiotours | Your Personal Tour Guide in Tokyo and Japan
Welcome to Tokiotours! We organize the best private tours in Japan in English, Dutch, French, and German. Discover Japan with our guides!
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Thank you so much for sharing this. It’s always great to have people giving to the community and helping the next person
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Hi Noelle,
I am interested to know the Tokyo guide’s contact details and approx cost
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Challenges into Adventures Road trip Pennsylvania to the Deep South USA New Orl
We are taking our 36 year old son, Alex, who has Phelan McDermid, Autism and Intellectual Disability on vacation to New Orleans and Biloxi, Mississippi.
This video shows our road trip journey south. It was 17 hours plus stops. A long trip but if you watch the video you can sit on your couch and see it in only 17 minutes.If you like this…
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Learned a lot – never seen the seatbelt band but it is a fantastic idea. The yellow dot as well. Is that recognized in other states?
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Always love your videos, Betsy! <3
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Why Romania Should Be Every Wheelchair Traveler's Next European Adventure
I fear Romania is chronically overlooked as a possible holiday destination, especially by those with disabilities, who are concerned that access may be a real issue in an Eastern European country.
In this piece, I explain through my own experiences why these concerns need not stop you, courtesy of the brilliant accessible tours arranged…
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Why Romania Should Be Every Wheelchair Traveler's Next European Adventure
Romania isn't on most wheelchair travelers' radar. It should be. A first-hand road trip experience of accessible travel through Transylvania and beyond, thanks to help from the wonderful folks at Accessible Romania by Sano Touring.
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