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Why Wheelchair Users Should Avoid Booking Accessible Travel Through Third Party Websites

May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 Travel Tips ADA, booking, rewards, third party

Who doesn’t want a good deal? Especially if you are a frequent traveler like I am, finding a big bargain when it comes to flights or hotels can feel like hitting the jackpot. However, many

Why Budget Travel is Hard for Wheelchair Users (and How to Do It Anyway)

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 Travel Tips accessible travel, budget travel, saving money

One of the most frequently asked questions I get as an accessible travel blogger is how I can afford to travel so much. I answered that question in detail in this blog post, but to

The Challenges of Attending a Conference as a Wheelchair User (and How to Make It Easier)

May 11, 2019May 11, 2019 Travel Tips ADA, conferences, conventions, wheelchair accessible

Contrary to popular belief, there are thousands and thousands of wheelchair users in the professional world who attend conferences and conventions every year. However, proportionally we only represent a tiny fraction of typical conference attendees.

How New Cuba Travel Restrictions Are Affecting Cruises and Flights

April 17, 2019June 6, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises, Travel Tips cruise lines, cuba, embargo, OFAC

On April 17, 2019 in Miami during the 58th anniversary of the ill-fated Bay of Pigs invasion, National Security Advisor John Bolton announced significant White House policy changes with regards to Cuba. Earlier in the

14 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Lower Manhattan (New York City)

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 Cities, North America, Travel Tips, United States lower manhattan, new york city, things to do, wheelchair accessible

The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. The Empire City. New York City goes by many nicknames, but everyone knows about this penultimate tourist destination. It’s actually the number one pick of places to

The Easiest Accessible Destinations for New Wheelchair Travelers

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 Travel Tips destinations, vacation spots, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

Traveling can be a scary prospect for a lot of people, but even more so for wheelchair users – especially new ones. If you’ve recently started using a mobility aid like a walker or crutches,

US Airlines Are Damaging or Breaking 25 Wheelchairs Every Day

March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 Travel Tips, Travelogue acaa, air carrier access act, air travel, department of transportation, DOT

In February 2019, the Department of Transportation issued its monthly Air Travel Consumer Report as usual. What made this report different is that, for the first time, it included legally mandated statistics on the mishandling

What the Boeing 737 MAX 8 Crashes Mean for Future (Accessible) Air Travel

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 Travel Tips air travel, boeing 737 MAX, ethiopian airlines, lion air

On March 10, a jetliner with passengers from at least 35 countries crashed shortly after leaving Ethiopia’s capital, killing all 157 people on board. Just five months earlier in October 2018, a jetliner carrying 189

Americans will NOT need a visa for EU travel in 2021 and other ETIAS FAQs

March 9, 2019March 9, 2019 Travel Tips etias, european union, travel waiver, visa

On March 7, Condé Nast Travel + Leisure rocked the travel world with an online article stating that starting in 2021, Americans would need to obtain a visa to visit countries in the European Union. The article

Best Cell Phone Travel Apps for Wheelchair Users

February 18, 2019February 19, 2019 Travel Tips cell phone apps, travel apps, travel tips, wheelchair travel tips

A few months ago, I was interviewed by Lonely Planet’s Martin Heng for the 2019 edition of their Accessible Travel Online Resources guide. One of the questions he asked me was what were some of