Inverness: a cathedral city like no other, steeped in Gaelic history and revered by all those that visit. If the walls of the Highland’s capital could speak, they’d tell tales of political uprising, bloody battles, and even stories of the odd prehistoric burial ground. There’s much to see and do in Inverness, and within this blog, you’ll find a rundown of suggestions, based on the 48hr I recently spent in the city. First things first, …
Ah, Brussels. One of the finest cities in Europe, nay, the world. Famous for its Flemish art, delicious waffles, and one rather popular statue of a little boy urinating. But what does the Belgian capital have to offer when it comes to accessible Brussels? This post seeks to unlock some of the cities most accessible gems! Piecing together an accessible guide to Brussels isn’t an easy feat to achieve, due in no small part to …
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Has the need for inclusiveness ever been so great? In a world where xenophobic rhetoric divides us, lets shine a light on all things positive – focusing in this instance, on accessibility, disability awareness, and disability hate crimes.
Seeing as it’s been quite some time since my last blog post, I thought I’d ease myself back into it by writing a piece on some of the less-advantageous aspects of travelling the world with a wheelchair. Truth be told, aside from flitting back and forth to the Netherlands for exams/dissertation business, I’ve not really had much opportunity to travel as extensively as I’d like in recent months. I’m aiming to put that right in …
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When journeying into mainland Europe I often opt to take my car with me; mainly for the overall freedom it provides me whilst I’m over there – and so I tend to take the DFDS Ferry from Britain onto the contintent. Travelling with the car means I don’t have to figure out the logistics of getting from A to B – which may be part of the fun, but is certainly time consuming. Getting my …
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Just how accessible is Dundee? Have a read of this blog post, in collaboration with Euan’s Guide, to find out more!
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 …
For those who read the first installment of this blog post: Accessible Romania : part one, welcome back. For those who haven’t – also welcome! Have you ever thought about visiting Romania? Would you be interested in finding out more about Accessible Romania and Sano Touring? Well, you’ve come to the right place. What can I initially say about Romania? Well, quite simply, it’s an A.M.A.Z.I.N.G country and well worthy of being on anyone’s top ten …
Read more “Accessible Romania: part two – with Sano Touring.”
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 …
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Have you ever been faced with a mammoth challenge, just as you’ve started to come down with a heavy cold? Well how about tackling a 1,700 mile (2,735 kilometre) drive from Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK to Cluj, Romania? This feat, is something which I’ve just pulled off – coughing and spluttering my way across eight different countries, ploughing through countless rolls of toilet roll (for blowing my nose, you dirty buggers!!) and all …
Read more “Chasing Castles and Extreme Weather en route to Romania.”