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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 …

Accessible Brussels: Top 10 Things To See And Do

by Geordie TravellerAccessible Guides May 22, 2020May 22, 2020Comments are Disabled

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 …

The Negative Side to Travelling as a Wheelchair User

by Geordie TravellerPersonal Blog Posts October 9, 2019April 30, 20205 Comments

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 …

Blogging from the middle of the North Sea – DFDS Ferry to Amsterdam

by Geordie TravellerUpdates from my Travels September 12, 2018April 29, 2022One Comment

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 …

Accessible Romania: part two – with Sano Touring.

by Geordie TravellerAccessible Guides October 15, 2017April 30, 20204 Comments

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 …

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 …

Chasing Castles and Extreme Weather en route to Romania.

by Geordie TravellerUpdates from my Travels August 13, 2017March 16, 20212 Comments

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 …