accessible travel Archives • Spin the Globe

15 Signs You’ve Become a (Wheelchair) Travel Addict

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 Travelogue accessible travel, travel addict, wheelchair travel

Many people love to travel. I mean, how can you not love a weekend beach getaway, a family cruise in the Caribbean, or a week exploring Europe by train? However, there’s a fine line between

Accessible Travel Tips for New Electric Scooter Users

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 Travel Tips accessible travel, electric scooter, mobility aids, travel tips

As an electric scooter owner and user, I can personally attest to the fact they can open up a whole new world to people with limited mobility. They’re incredibly valuable to seniors, people who can’t

How TSA Court Ruling Affects Wheelchair Users at US Airports

July 12, 2018July 14, 2018 Travel Tips accessible travel, air travel, flying with a wheelchair, tsa

We’ve all been there – the intrusive, often humiliating, and always uncomfortable airport security pat-down. Those lucky few who have TSA pre-check have managed on occasion to skip over that part (more on that later).

My Weirdest Travel Experiences as a Wheelchair User

June 30, 2018July 14, 2018 Travelogue accessible travel, travelogue, weird experiences, wheelchair travel

Some people might say that just the act of traveling to a foreign country is going to expose you to some weird things, and I’d have to agree. People speak different languages, eat food that

Why I Gave Up Dating to Travel Alone in a Wheelchair

June 28, 2018July 14, 2018 Travelogue accessible travel, dating, solo travel, wheelchair travel

I’m 43 years old and I’m a divorced mother of two boys. It just so happens that I can’t walk at all, but that doesn’t prevent me from doing most things by myself: living, eating,

12 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Budapest, Hungary

June 24, 2018July 14, 2018 Europe, Hungary accessible travel, budapest, hungary, things to do

Budapest, Hungary definitely needs to be on your list of European capital cities to visit! The architecture, the food, and the people are all fantastic, and while the former socialist country’s history is filled with

Accessible Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users Visiting Europe

June 22, 2018July 14, 2018 Europe, Travel Tips accessible travel, europe, travel tips

I am so enamored with Europe it’s not even funny. Considering I spend probably three months out of the year combined in the Old World, it should come as a surprise to no one. I

Dear Hotels: Stop Assuming All Wheelchair Users Travel with (or Want) Help

June 21, 2018July 14, 2018 Travelogue accessible travel, ADA, hotels

I see it every single time I stay in a hotel room–evidence that hotels assume I’m not alone. I guess it’s rare to see a solo traveler in a wheelchair, but as I spend more

9 Myths About Travel Agents (and Why You Need One)

May 20, 2018May 20, 2018 Travelogue accessible tourism, accessible travel, travel agency, travel agent

I get it. When you picture a travel agent, you see a middle-aged lady sitting at a desk wearing a headset. She’s in a small and cramped office with travel posters all over the walls

Why Accessible Travel to the US is Hard for Wheelchair Users

May 18, 2018May 18, 2018 Travel Tips accessible travel, united states, USA

I love living in the United States for so many reasons! I think we have some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, the food’s not too shabby, and the people are (generally speaking)