The picturesque village of Gourdon in the South of France lies on a hilltop in the backcountry, overlooking 80 km of the French Riviera. From up there you have splendid views of the Mediterranean coastline, from Nice Airport all the way to the Esterel Mountains. How amazing that Gourdon is accessible for wheelchair users, too! […]
Are you looking for an accessible and sunny destination in Europe? You found it! Tenerife Island is a perfect place for wheelchair users. While the Canary Islands belong to Spain, they are geographically close to Northern Africa. With year-round mild temperatures, Tenerife attracts millions of tourists each year. The biggest of the seven Canary Islands […]
After spending some days in Tokyo to recover from the jetlag, we took a flight to Naha, Okinawa and spent six days on the beautiful, subtropical island in the Pacific Ocean. The southernmost prefecture of Japan basically consists of 160 islands that belong to the more than 1,000 km long Ryukyu chain. With year-round temperatures of […]
After participating in the Destinations for All World Summit on Accessible Tourism in October 2018, I had the chance to take part in two days of guided tours around Brussels. The purpose of these intense days was to find out more about the accessibility of Brussels and its tourist attractions. Despite the fact that the charming […]
Miyajima, a small island just outside of Hiroshima is one of Japan’s most beautiful sites. The island’s official name is Itsukushima, but it is commonly referred to as Miyajima (Jap. ‘shrine island’). Maybe you have already seen pictures of a Red Torii (a traditional Japanese gate), that seems to emerge from the ocean? The famous […]
Sakurajima Volcano – Basic facts Japan is a country with more than 100 (!) active volcanoes. The Sakurajima in the Prefecture of Kagoshima is one of them and ranks amongst the most dangerous ones. It used to be an island, but the lava flows of a massive eruption in 1914 connected it to the mainland, […]
The last stop on our 21-day Shinkansen trip through Japan was Kagoshima. While this beautiful and accessible seaside city at the southwestern tip of Kyushu Island is not a typical stop for travelers with a Japan Rail Pass, it is more than worth a visit. Kagoshima is known for its active and potentially dangerous volcano, the […]
Chicago | The Windy City they say… In July 2018 we had the chance to spend three days in Chicago before attending a conference in Iowa City. Three days under the hot summer sun were enough to get a good first glimpse of the city and its accessibility. Let me share my experience with you. […]
Mobility Scooter Rental in Tokyo during cherry blossom Earlier this year in March, I once again visited Tokyo on a trip through Japan. Like last time, I decided to rent a mobility scooter for 12 days from Marudai Motor Company in Asakusa. IMPORTANT NOTE: The following post is not sponsored by any means! […]
Travel by Shinkansen as a wheelchair user?!? Definitely, yes! As you might already know, I am a huge fan of Japan. I like everything about this particular culture that’s so different from ours in the West. In March 2018, I rode the famous Japanese high-speed bullet train for the first time. After discovering Tokyo on […]