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Category: Accessible Guides

Detailed, wheelchair-friendly, and accessible travel guides to destinations across every continent. From city streets to remote getaways, our guides highlight accessible transport, attractions, accommodation, and local tips to help you plan your next adventure with confidence.

Paris in a Wheelchair: Our Three Day Itinerary in the City of Love

Feature image for 'Paris in a Wheelchair: Our Three Day Itinerary in the City of Love'. A wide nighttime view of the Louvre Museum courtyard in Paris, with the illuminated glass pyramid centered in front of the grand historic palace buildings, warm golden lights glowing along the façades, and a cloudy evening sky overhead.

Paris in a Wheelchair: Our Three-Day Itinerary in the City of Love Table of Contents A word to the wise: this blog post is incredibly long. My longest ever! I really enjoyed writing it, and I hope you will enjoy reading it. It felt a shame to cut bits out, and I wanted to be […]

Cape Town for Disabled Travelers: Where the Mountain Meets the Sea

View of Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront at sunset, with Table Mountain glowing in the background. Boats are docked along the calm harbor waters, the Cape Wheel rises on the right, and the waterfront’s colorful buildings and restaurants reflect in the evening light.

Cape Town for Disabled Travelers: Where the Mountain Meets the Sea Cape Town for disabled travelers offers something rare — a city where the world feels both vast and intimate. The Atlantic crashes against boulders at Clifton while the slopes of Table Mountain dissolve into soft morning clouds. Between them lies a city alive with […]

An Accessible Travel Guide to Singapore

What is accessible travel like in Singapore? In this accessible guide to Singapore, Judy takes us through some of the highlights from her trip, as a wheelchair user.

An Accessible Travel Guide to Singapore Traveling as a wheelchair user can be challenging, and I’ve learned that flexibility is key — both in terms of planning and keeping an open mind. I’ve come to realize that one of the best ways to make travel more enjoyable is by carefully choosing destinations that prioritize accessibility. […]

Curb Free Cornwall: Accessible Things to See and Do!

A rainy image of the Eden Project bio domes, from the outside. The domes are huge, housing a great number of plant species and exotic birds and animals.

Curb Free Cornwall: Accessible Things to See and Do! Table of Contents Cornwall: land of ancient kings and their wizardly companions, hearty pirates who love a good singalong, and of course, who could forget piping hot pasties packed full of meat and veggies?! But to mention these stereotypes is only to scratch the surface of […]

Accessible Philadelphia: A Complete Guide for Disabled Travelers

Evening view of Philadelphia skyline with City Hall and illuminated streets showcasing accessible travel opportunities.

Accessible Philadelphia: A Complete Guide for Disabled Travelers Table of Contents Philadelphia, or as otherwise known from the greek “City of Brotherly Love”, exudes a unique version of American culture and is extremely important from a historical perspective: it is the very place where both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were debated […]

Exploring Friuli Venezia Giulia – An Accessible Region Open to All

Two wheelchair users with front wheel adapttions head along a walkway beside a beach, with a boy on a hoverboard in between them.

Exploring Friuli Venezia Giulia – A Region Open to All Friuli Venezia Giulia remains one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Just a short distance from Venice, it’s a land where visitors can explore ancient castles, wander through archeological sites, and fall in love with the most spectacular sunsets on the sea – all without the overwhelming […]

North of Chile: The Atacama Desert in a Wheelchair 

Joan Pahisa sits in his wheelchair with his back to camera, taking a photograph of Laguna Miscanti.

North of Chile: The Atacama Desert on Wheels Table of Contents Submitted by Joan PahisaThe Atacama desert, located at the northernmost tip of Chile, is one of the driest places on Earth. Due to that, and to its altitude, it also boasts one of the clearest skies on the planet and it’s home to the […]

How Visiting Florianópolis Changed My Perspective on Disabled Travel

A bright, sunny day with a clear blue sky showcasing a suspension bridge spanning across a calm river. The foreground features a pedestrian walkway with a black and yellow guardrail, bordered by a grassy area with trees. In the background, buildings and a mountainous landscape can be seen.

/ Why a trip to Florianópolis made me rethink how I travel as a disabled person Sun, sand, and a nine-hour drive — a short Brazilian getaway turned into a humbling reminder that even seasoned wheelchair travelers need a plan. Like millions of others here in Brazil, my wife and I headed to the coast […]

Wheelchair-Friendly Rome: How to Explore the Eternal City with Ease

“Rome on Wheels” – by Kelly Mack Table of Contents Rome is an incredible city, filled with history and art — plus incredible food. On a recent Mediterranean cruise my husband, Richard, and I spent one day touring some of the sites in a swift whirlwind. We caught the Rome bug and had to go […]

Breathtaking Tanzania Safari: Laura Cook’s Epic Adventure

Laura smiles in the foreground, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and blue jacket, standing in front of a small Coastal aviation Cessna plane on a dirt airstrip during a safari in Tanzania. Although the plane isn't the most accessible, Laura was able to manage boarding with some assistance.

Breathtaking Tanzania Safari: Laura Cook’s Epic Adventure I’ll start this blog by mentioning that I am ambulatory but have significant mobility issues. This is solely my experience, and I know everyone will have a different perspective. However, I absolutely loved my safari. Tanzania, particularly the Serengeti, was the most magical place I’ve ever visited. Honestly, […]