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 during a trip through Japan. Like last time in 2016, 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 […]
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 […]
Cape Town & The Western Cape | Discover the most beautiful region in the world If you follow me on social media, you might have seen that we’ve recently been to back to Cape Town. It’s been my third time, and I can only repeat how beautiful and stunning this wheelchair-accessible destination is. Whether you […]
REHACARE 2017 | The Basics The REHACARE expo hosted in Düsseldorf, Germany is a true wonderland for people with disabilities. Exhibitors from all over the world show the most recent mobility and care aids currently available. The trade fair takes place during four days every year at the Düsseldorf trade fair center. One hall hosts […]