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How to Take a Day Trip to Niagara Falls from Toronto in a Wheelchair

August 17, 2019August 17, 2019 Canada, North America, Tours day trip, day trips, family friendly, family travel, niagara falls, ontario, toronto, wheelchair tour

When I decided to take my two sons to Toronto for a few days this summer, I knew I had to find a way for the three of us to visit Niagara Falls. I’ve been to

A Wheelchair User’s Guide to One World Observatory in Freedom Tower

April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 North America, Reviews, Tours, United States freedom tower, lower manhattan, new york city, one world observatory, one world trade center

I have always enjoyed visiting skyscrapers, and especially to an observation deck at the top in a high-speed elevator. But visiting the top of One World Trade Center, also known as Freedom Tower, was different.

A Wheelchair User’s Guide to the Accessible 9/11 Memorial and Museum

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 North America, Reviews, Tours, United States 9/11 memorial and museum, 911, lower manhattan, museum, new york city

I’m a service-disabled Air Force veteran, and I served from 1997-2005, until I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and medically retired shortly thereafter. My job title in the Air Force was Special Agent, meaning that

The Perfect Wheelchair Accessible 3 Day Itinerary in Lower Manhattan (New York)

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 North America, Tours, United States itinerary, lower manhattan, new york city, wheelchair accessible

New York City is the most populated metropolis in the United States and the number one tourist destination in America for foreigners. It should come as no surprise that there are tons of things to

Cruising Through Holland on a Fully Wheelchair Accessible River Boat

April 21, 2017May 14, 2018 Cruises, Europe, Reviews, Tours, Travelogue accessibility, holland, netherlands, prins willem alexander, river cruise, wheelchair accessible

Did you think river cruises in Europe were off-limits to you as a wheelchair user? Think again! I used to dream about sailing on a river boat somewhere in Europe, and I was disappointed every

REVIEW: Blessed Rentals in Bridgetown, Barbados

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017 Caribbean, Reviews, Tours barbados, blessed rentals, bridgetown, tour company, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair tour

There are many cities and countries around the world where I can get around in my electric scooter pretty easily. However, I knew that the island country of Barbados would not be one of them,

REVIEW: Norderflug Helicopters, Reykjavík

September 20, 2016November 28, 2016 Europe, Iceland, Reviews, Tours helicopter tour, Iceland, norderflug, Reykjavik

ACCESSIBILITY SCORE – 4/5 Flying in a helicopter over a vast volcanic landscape, landing on top of a 50 kilometer-wide glacier, then on a very active geothermal area is certainly an experience not to be missed

REVIEW: Era Helicopters, Juneau

May 23, 2016February 8, 2018 North America, Reviews, Tours, United States Alaska, era helicopters, helicopter tour, Juneau

ACCESSIBILITY SCORE – 5/5 Era Helicopters Is based out of Juneau, Alaska, and they provide flight tours over the incredible and vast landscape surrounding Alaska’s capital city. They are 100% accessible to individuals with disabilities,

REVIEW: Orient Tours Desert Safari, Dubai

March 3, 2016November 28, 2016 Dubai, Middle East, Reviews, Tours desert safari, Dubai, Orient Tours, UAE

ACCESSIBILITY SCORE – 4/5 This was easily one of the top experiences during my visit to Dubai! The desert safari takes up roughly half a day, with part of it spent “dune bashing” in a