Nicole
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How to see London city highlights in a wheelchair
London is packed with iconic sights: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, the Royal Parks, and more. But how easy is it to enjoy them in a wheelchair? As someone that uses a large electric wheelchair, I’d heard mixed things about London’s accessibility (including one tour operator who told me “London is a…
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Brisbane International Tennis: A great day out for all abilities
The Brisbane International Tennis tournament is the perfect day out for people of all abilities. This small tournament showcases some of the world’s best tennis players. You can also get up close to the players for a selfie and autograph. This week, I attended Day 2 of the Brisbane International (my 4th time at the…
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A wheelchair accessible and dog friendly weekend in Forster Tuncurry, New South Wales
Looking for somewhere for a dog friendly, or wheelchair friendly long weekend on the New South Wales coast? We were looking for somewhere that was BOTH dog friendly AND wheelchair friendly, for us to have a long weekend away with our 3 fur babies. Forster Tuncurry are twin towns located on the mid North Coast…
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Why do people love Byron Bay? A wheelchair user’s guide to Byron Bay, Australia
Byron Bay, New South Wales, is Australia’s most eastern point and a town that attracts a certain type of crowd, actually several. Sunrise surfers, wellness seekers, barefoot families, Influencers chasing the perfect photo, international backpackers seeking an Australian beach vibe, those looking for a luxury holiday, and people hoping to spot a Hemsworth at the…
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How to see Singapore in a wheelchair
Walking tours are a great way to experience a city. Unfortunately, many “walking tours”, as the name suggests, aren’t accessible for people with wheelchairs due to tours having steps, rough terrain, or the assumption that wheelchairs aren’t able to cover the distances. We found a fantastic walking tour of Singapore that was 100% wheelchair accessible,…
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Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay in a wheelchair
The Gardens by the Bay is a must-see attraction when visiting Singapore. The Gardens by the Bay is entirely wheelchair accessible and a great place to visit for all ages and abilities. Read on to find out about attractions, dining options, and accessibility at the gardens. Gardens by the Bay The gardens cover over 100…
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How to get around Singapore in a wheelchair: Transport options
Singapore is one of Asia’s most accessible cities. The public transport system connects everywhere you need to go. These transport options have accessibility features to make travelling in Singapore in a wheelchair or with other disabilities super easy. We travelled using a combination of MRT subway systems, buses, and taxis. However, we found travelling by…
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How to find wheelchair accessible accommodation in Singapore
Singapore offers a lot of choice when it comes to accommodation. Being a modern city with a lot of skyscrapers, hotels are the main type of accommodation. There are a range of hotels to choose from depending on your budget, area of Singapore to stay in, and amenities. There are a lot of accessible accommodation…