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My Favorite Airlines and Airports as a Wheelchair User

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 Amsterdam, Canada, Frankfurt, New Zealand, Seoul, Singapore, Travel Tips airlines, airport, airports, favorites

Whether or not you’re a wheelchair user, everyone has had both good and bad days on airplanes and in airports. There are tons of factors that go into the experience of flying from point A

A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Accessible Shanghai Disneyland

April 21, 2019April 21, 2019 Asia/Pacific, Entertainment, Reviews, Shanghai china, disneyland, shanghai

Despite being a world away from the original “House of the Mouse” in Anaheim, California, Shanghai Disneyland retains the corporation’s commitment to making sure the theme park is as accessible as possible for people with

14 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Shanghai

April 21, 2019April 21, 2019 Asia/Pacific, Shanghai

Shanghai is by far the largest city in mainland China, and for some it may seem like wheelchair accessibility wouldn’t be that great. But thanks to the relative newness of the downtown and its overall

A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Visiting Accessible Shanghai, China

April 15, 2019April 21, 2019 Asia/Pacific, Shanghai china, guide, shanghai, travel guide, wheelchair user guide

Shanghai is a renowned international metropolis drawing more and more attention from all over the world. Situated on the estuary of Yangtze River on the east coast, it serves as the most influential economic, financial,

16 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in and Near Seoul, South Korea

March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 Asia/Pacific, Seoul asia, seoul, south korea, things to do

Up until recently, Seoul was never on my “to visit” list. As an Air Force veteran, I have always associated South Korea with a remote (non-accompanied) assignment, which service members usually regard as a bad

8 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Auckland New Zealand

May 1, 2018May 15, 2018 Asia/Pacific, New Zealand auckland, new zealand, things to do, wheelchair accessible

New Zealand is known for so many things – its impressive scenery, adventure/extreme sports, and unique Maori culture. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and its international gateway, and you can experience all of these

6 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Hong Kong

March 19, 2018August 2, 2019 Asia/Pacific, Hong Kong, Travel Tips china, hong kong, things to do, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

I visited Hong Kong as part of a 3-week Asia/Pacific tour, which included Singapore and New Zealand. I had read various things about wheelchair accessibility there, and while I was confident enough to go alone,

A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Accessible Disneyland in Hong Kong

March 2, 2018May 14, 2018 Asia/Pacific, Hong Kong accessible tourism, accessible travel, disneyland, hong kong, theme park, wheelchair accessible

Despite being half a world away from the original House of the Mouse in Anaheim, California, Disneyland in Hong Kong retains the corporation’s commitment to making sure the theme park is as accessible as possible

Tips for Getting Around Singapore in a Wheelchair

March 1, 2018March 5, 2018 Singapore accessible travel, asia, getting around in a wheelchair, singapore, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly, wheelchair travel tips

It’s easy to see why Singapore is considered to be the most wheelchair accessible city in Asia. The city center is quite flat, it has a robust and modern subway/metro and bus system, virtually all

11 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Singapore

February 27, 2018May 14, 2018 Asia/Pacific, Singapore accessible tourism, accessible travel, asia, singapore, things to do, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

There’s a reason that Singapore is considered to be the most wheelchair accessible city in Asia. It’s an incredibly modern and cosmopolitan city-state with a strong commitment to ensuring wheelchair access, and while Singapore still