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Gaúcho riding on horseback heading out into open country.

The Gaúcho DNA: Rio Grande do Sul’s Proud Heritage!

by Geordie TravellerPersonal Blog Posts, The Blog September 14, 2023September 15, 2023Comments are Disabled

In the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, September is quite an important month. Not only is it the month where on the 7th day, Brazil as a nation celebrates its Day of Independence, but in the Gaúcho region of the South, September is a time to showcase cultural identity and remember a simpler way of living from years gone by. But what is a Gaúcho you may be wondering? A Gaúcho is traditionally …

Lisbon’s Lousy Lifts: Horrible Metro Accessibility

by Geordie TravellerThe Blog February 15, 2023February 16, 2023Comments are Disabled

It may seem rather strange to write a new travel blog entry discussing the elevators of an underground metro system, but a year on from my three-night stopover in Lisbon and shoddy lifts remain my prevailing memory. (Pictures at the end of the post). It began with a passing comment, as I neared the top of an exceedingly long staircase at Baixo-Chiado station, seated in my wheelchair and perched on a platform stairlift. One of …

FAUX ACCESS: The infuriating rise in accessibility not quite being up to scratch.

by Fê KüsterThe Blog February 6, 2023February 6, 2023Comments are Disabled

This blog post was written by guest writer: Fê Küster. As the partner of a wheelchair user, I often find bits of fake accessibility that I never would have noticed before our relationship started. Now not only are they noticeable, but they’re inconvenient and irritating. Nowadays, going to places with impossibly steep ramps, places with the tiniest of hallways, and places in which even the ramps to cross the street (drop curbs) are not smooth, …

Accessible Cornwall: Things To See And Do!

by Geordie TravellerAccessible Guides, Accessible Hotel Information, Accessible Travel Reviews, The Blog August 25, 2022October 24, 2022Comments are Disabled

Cornwall: home of ancient kings and their wizard sidekicks, hearty pirates of the singing type, and of course, who could forget piping hot pasties filled to the brim with meat and veggies?! Yet to mention such stereotypes is to barely scratch the surface of what this magnificent county has to offer visitors. From world-class beaches to spectacular nature, and from Michelin-starred restaurants to luxury spa retreats; Cornwall has it all in abundance. But is Cornwall accessible? …

Accessible Brazil visits the waterfront in Porto Alegre

Introducing: Accessible Brazil

by Geordie TravellerThe Blog April 29, 2022April 29, 2022Comments are Disabled

I thought while I’m going to be spending a considerable amount of time in Brazil, I may as well switch some of my attention to this beautiful country and try to highlight the good and the bad in terms of accessibility here. With that in mind, I’ve set up a new Instagram account called Accessible Brazil to accompany my quest (@accessiblebrazil), and I invite you all to check it out and give it a follow …

View of beach and mountains in background, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, South America

A South American Adventure Begins

by Geordie TravellerPersonal Blog Posts, The Blog March 10, 2022March 10, 2022Comments are Disabled

It recently occurred to me that I haven’t ventured further than mainland Europe in over five years. A fact which I found somewhat alarming. This is hardly the form of a man who has previously boasted about wanting to visit every country in the world. It goes without saying that the pandemic hasn’t helped matters, and prior to the world grinding to an abrupt halt, I was focusing on finishing my degree. But now’s the …

Naturist Swimming at Arlington Baths Club

Arlington Baths Club: Glasgow Nudist Swimming

by Geordie TravellerPersonal Blog Posts, The Blog October 23, 2017October 25, 2022Comments are Disabled

Who would have thought there’d be nudist swimming in Glasgow?! A novelty experience for some, but certainly something to try at least once in your lifetime. When I arrived at the Arlington Baths Club I was nervous – extremely nervous. I’d been roped into trying naturist swimming thanks to an awesome Couchsurfer named Lindsay, who was staying with me. We found this unique experience as we were perusing the ‘What’s On in Glasgow’ guide and …

An Epic Accessible Tour of Romania – Days 1 & 2.

by Geordie TravellerThe Blog September 14, 20176 Comments

Disclaimer: all of the amazing photographs that you see in this blog were taken my travel buddy Kathryn Cooper – click on her name to visit her website. Thanks once again Kathryn! Romania far outweighed all of my expectations, from fascinating Gypsy villages and rolling hills and mountainous resorts, to spellbinding architecture and streets steeped in history – the birth country of Vlad the Impaler (A.K.A Dracula) really has it all! I was invited to …

Is Eindhoven the coolest city in The Netherlands?

by Geordie TravellerAccessible Travel Reviews, The Blog August 7, 2017January 7, 202121 Comments

Toronto, Sydney, Wellington, Eindhoven, – you’d be forgiven for assuming that the latter city doesn’t belong in such company, but then again, you’d be wrong. What causes me to group these four cities together has nothing to do with size, climate, or geographical location, but rather that all four of these awesome cities share the same hip and cool vibe, mixed perfectly with a dash of style and the arts and finished off with a …

2016 – a year in review

by Geordie TravellerThe Blog January 8, 20174 Comments

I saw in 2016 absolutely smashed, in a bar in Taiwan, chatting with a group of guys from a Kazakh circus troupe and impressing them with my limited Russian and my (apparently) humorous use of Russian swear words. That particular night ended in a hearty discussion with a guy named Steve – an awesome Kiwi bloke who was just full of knowledge on a mass array of topics, from rugby to the legend that was David …

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