Blog Posts Tagged ‘inclusive travel’
Best Things to See and Do in Scotland’s Newest City – Dunfermline (including Accessibility)
1 July 2024
Scotland has a new city – Dunfermline! And with new ambitions as grand as its past, there is lot coming to this cozy burgh. Click on to I explore some of the current highlights on offer from an accessible lens.
My 1 Month Accessible Rail Adventure Around Europe With Interrail / Eurail
15 June 2024
I spent a month exploring some of the best that Europe has to offer with Interrail/Eurail to promote accessibility across their rail networks. Read on to see what I found out during this epic adventure.
How Not to Feel Overwhelmed While Traveling (or Preparing to Travel)
22 February 2024
Feeling constantly overwhelmed is part of the autistic experience for many in the community. Here are the best ways which I practice to help manage these feelings while solo traveling.
Volunteering Abroad with Worldpackers: An Exciting Opportunity for the Year Ahead
31 December 2023
Autism Adventures Abroad has recently partnered with Worldpackers for a year’s worth of volunteering experiences to coincide with my move to Australia – with a focus on accessibility. More to follow, but be sure to check out the exclusive discount code for new signups!
Accessible Italy: Why Florence Should be on Every Autistic Traveler’s Bucketlist
10 November 2023
Did you know that every publicly owned tourist attraction in Italy is free for disabled visitors? This also includes line skips, amongst other benefits. Here’s some of the free options I checked out during my stay in Florence!
Weekly Thoughts #10: Learning to be Spontaneous when Traveling as an Autistic Backpacker
5 November 2023
In this edition of ‘Weekly Thoughts’ I discuss being spontaneous in my travels as an autistic adult & how it made for better experiences in the long run.
Birmingham: A Glimpse through the Lens of the City’s Accessibility
1 July 2023
Birmingham is often overshadowed by other UK destinations, but my recent visit revealed just how abundant in things to see and do this amazing city was – particularly in terms of accessibility.
Autistic Travel Voices #4: Lydia Wilkins
21 March 2023
My interview with Lydia Wilkins for this edition of ‘Autistic Travel Voices’. She currently works as a freelance journalist covering a range of disability & social issues, and is also an ambassador for AccessAble. Lydia’s rich insight into her time spent traveling as an autistic woman has made for a great interview!
Exploring the World’s Best – San Diego Zoo: Accessibility Review
26 December 2022
I was lucky enough to be invited on a press trip to San Diego Zoo in December to experience the USA’s most visited and well known menagerie. As well as being first class in numerous fields of animal welfare, the zoo now has incorporated sensory inclusive elements as part of its partnership with KultureCity to provide a truly accessible adventure for autistic guests.
Bath’s No. 1 Royal Crescent – A Glimpse into how Autistic Inclusive Tourism should be
22 December 2022
During a press trip to Bath, I was made aware about a museum that was aiming high for their autistic accessibility implementation. No. 1 Royal Crescent ended up being a highlight of my visit to this charming city. Find out what inclusive features they now have in place.
Autism Adventures Abroad’s First Conference (in Arizona)
14 December 2022
Autism Adventures Abroad just had its first conference in Mesa, Arizona – the world’s first Autism Certified City. Find out how I was chosen as part of Tourism Diversity Matter’s team to help with their DEI assessment.
Autistic Travel Voices #3: Elizabeth Gray
3 December 2022
My Interview with Elizabeth Gray for this edition of ‘Autistic Travel Voices’. Elizabeth is an accomplished traveler, who has been regularly ticking off destinations from her bucketlist. Elizabeth has kindly answered some questions for this interview.
