Hanoi is a must-see city on many travelers’ lists. It’s the capital of Vietnam and a cultural hub, though it isn’t the city with Vietnam’s largest population—Ho Chi Minh City takes that title. Unfortunately, wheelchair accessibility is challenging in Hanoi. Of the three Vietnamese cities I visited, it was the least accessible (you can read …
International Wheelchair Day is around the corner, and it’s a time to celebrate. On March 1st, wheelchair users across the globe will share their stories and raise awareness about how wheelchairs help, not hinder, their lives. Wheelchairs offer people with limited mobility the freedom to move about in their homes and society without being bound …
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Hoi An is a town oozing with history and charm. You’ll get to see architecture ranging from Vietnamese to Japanese, Chinese, and French. Despite Hoi An being so old, it’s relatively easy for wheelchair users to navigate the old town’s streets, though it’s better suited for manual chairs. Read on to learn more about wheelchair …
What do pho, a financial hub, and French colonial architecture have in common? They’re all iconic features of Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh, which many people still call its former name, Saigon, is the most populated city in Vietnam, with over 9 million residents. If you’re a wheelchair user contemplating a visit to …
The Balinese are among the most welcoming and accommodating people in the world, from my experience. Bali’s nickname is the “Land of 1,000 temples,” but the reality is that over 10,000 Hindu temples dot this Indonesian island. The temples are stunning. But unfortunately, few of them are wheelchair accessible. And even more frustrating for wheelchair …
When I started exploring Ubud, my heart filled with awe at its beauty, but it also sank upon seeing the steps leading to seemingly every shop, restaurant, and hotel. I wondered, How can a wheelchair user possibly visit Ubud? Upon closer inspection, I created a list of accessible restaurants, shops, and activities. But an even …
Whether you want to take a day trip from Guadalajara to Chapala Lake or you’re planning to make the lake your base for explorations, you’re in for a treat—Jalisco’s lake region is stunning. In fact, Lake Chapala is the biggest lake in Mexico. Sadly, it’s also a shrinking lake due to municipal water use in …
Los Cabos is one of the most popular destinations to visit in Mexico, with tourism growing 1.5 times faster than in other parts of the country. Within seven years alone, 6,000 new hotel rooms were built. So, if you’re a wheelchair user interested in arriving in Cabo by air or on a cruise, you’re undoubtedly …
