We are so thrilled to have found a walker that works for Braeden. We had trialled quite a few options and I have to say I was losing hope of finding the ideal walker. Part of the issue was that I was set on an anterior walker (walker goes in front of …
The incredible admin involved in living with a disability or caring for someone
The admin of life is slowly drowning me. I know, that’s incredibly dramatic but I honestly don’t think people outside of the disability community would understand what I’m talking about. I’ll preface the rest of this blog with the fact I know I am …
Sea World Whale Watch Cruise – accessible Gold Coast
Whale watching - it's one of those activities that’s hit or miss. Part of the excitement of spotting an animal in the wild is the fact that there are is no guarantee of success. We are the visitors and sometimes that means that no-one is home, or …
Travel Without Limits magazine – what it’s like publishing Australia’s first disability specific travel magazine
Before I co-founded Travel Without Limits magazine I must admit to not giving two seconds thought to what goes into publishing a magazine. I had no idea of the time, logistics, attention to detail and dedication required to get a magazine to print. …
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass – accessible accommodation Phoenix Arizona
Sometimes life has a funny way of working out. I was supposed to stay one night at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix Arizona, but thanks to illness I stayed four. As it turns out, Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass is a property to be …
HOTA – Home of the Arts – accessible Gold Coast
"To be an iconic Gold Coast destination where art, entertainment, culture and lifestyle meet" is the mission statement on the HOTA website. I'd add one more item to that list and that's accessibility and inclusion for all, because HOTA is doing this …
Kaboo Studio Bondi Junction – accessible art Sydney
Braeden has never been a fan of painting. We’ve tried various ways of helping him engage with art and over the years we have found that if it is fun, he is more likely to give it a go. For someone with limited fine motor skills I think basic …
Gold Coast Gondolas – review of accessibility
When I was a child travelling around the world for six months with my parents, we visited Venice. I was entranced by the gondolas and their singing guides, but our budget didn’t stretch far enough to use one to explore Venice’s canals. I badly wanted …
Victorinox Werks Traveller Hardside Suitcase review – making travelling easier with the right bag
When it came to packing for my trip to the US, I must admit I felt totally out of practice. It used to be second nature, but a couple of years without an international trip left me constantly wondering what I’d forgotten. It turns out, the only thing …
Skypoint Observation Deck – accessible Gold Coast activities
There’s no better way to get your bearings and enjoy stunning views of the Gold Coast than with a visit to Skypoint Observation Deck, located at the top of the Q1 building in the heart of Surfers Paradise. It’s also the tallest observation tower in …
