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How to Travel Solo in a Power Wheelchair or Scooter

Posted on March 13, 2018March 14, 2018 by Sylvia Longmire

I LOVE to travel alone. That may sound strange to some, and while there are plenty of pros and cons to traveling solo, the former definitely outweighs the latter for Read More …

Posted in Travel TipsTagged accessible travel, electric scooter, how to travel solo, power wheelchair, solo travel, travel tips, wheelchair travel, wheelchair travel tipsLeave a comment
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Pros and Cons of Traveling Alone While Disabled

Posted on December 6, 2016December 6, 2016 by Sylvia Longmire

I’ve been traveling alone for two decades. Part of that travel was for official business while I was on active duty in the Air Force, as well as for civilian Read More …

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Rolling Around Reykjavík, Iceland

Posted on September 13, 2016November 29, 2016 by Sylvia Longmire

I just wrapped up my first day in Iceland. I can’t believe I just typed that. My direct flight on Icelandair from Orlando was nice. I splurged for a seat in Saga Read More …

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Wheeling Solo on the Road: Craters of the Moon, ID

Posted on August 24, 2016February 8, 2018 by Sylvia Longmire

The morning of August 19, I got into my rental car to begin my second solo road trip since being confined to a scooter or power wheelchair full-time—and actually, since Read More …

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Wheeling Solo on the Road: Glacier National Park, MT

Posted on August 24, 2016November 29, 2016 by Sylvia Longmire

I woke up pretty excited on the last day of my solo road trip since Glacier National Park is the very reason I came here in the first place.  I had seen Read More …

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Wheeling Solo on the Road: From Wyoming to Montana

Posted on August 24, 2016February 8, 2018 by Sylvia Longmire

I left West Yellowstone under a thick layer of smoke; the fires in and around the park are only getting worse, so I’m glad I left when I did. However, Read More …

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Wheeling Solo on the Road: Yellowstone, WY

Posted on August 24, 2016February 8, 2018 by Sylvia Longmire

After another good night’s sleep, I started the two-hour drive north from Victor, ID to the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park. It was a mellow drive, and while I didn’t Read More …

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Wheeling Solo on the Road: Grand Teton, WY

Posted on August 24, 2016February 8, 2018 by Sylvia Longmire

After going to bed early and getting 11 hours of sleep (thank youuuuu, blackout curtains), I was ready to head out to Grand Teton National Park. The drive east from Victor, Read More …

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Spinning Through the Splendors of Utah

Posted on November 11, 2015November 29, 2016 by Sylvia Longmire

The roughly 150-mile stretch of I-70 between Green River and Salina, Utah contains some of the most breathtaking scenery you’ll ever see. Around mile marker 129 you’ll find something called Read More …

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Exploring Moab with Limited Mobility

Posted on November 11, 2015November 29, 2016 by Sylvia Longmire

Today was “Explore Moab” day–or at least the general Moab area. My plan was to hit two national parks and one state park before sunset, and since all three are Read More …

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