I absolutely loved my time in Europe but there are challenges to travelling now that I didn’t experience when I was younger and quite frankly, things I don’t like about travel in 2023. If you’ve been part of our Have Wheelchair Will Travel community …
Tweed Regional Gallery – wheelchair accessible Tweed Valley
It would be an oversight to visit the Tweed Valley in Northern NSW and not put the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre on your itinerary. This gallery showcases local and international artists and offers excellent wheelchair …
My travel packing essentials
No doubt everyone's travel packing essentials are different but I thought I'd share the items I always travel with that make my trips more comfortable. A few of these items were particularly good for our trip to Europe. Hopefully you'll find some of …
Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre – accessible pool with hoist – Murwillumbah, NSW
It's usually when I least expect it that I'm wowed by accessibility. Last year when I was on a trip in Northern NSW I spotted Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre in Murwillumbah on my itinerary. I was travelling with a group of family travel writers so …
Our lost luggage and two packing tips to help you if it happens
If we are travelling with Braeden, our worst fear is that his wheelchair won't arrive at our destination, or that it will arrive damaged. The second concern is if our luggage not showing up. In the lead up to our European adventure we heard quite a …
Changi Airport – Singapore – airport accessibility
The last time I transited through Singapore's Changi Airport I was a child. As you can imagine, a lot has changed when it comes to travel and the facilities offered at airports. Over the years I've heard so many amazing things about Changi Airport, …
Mt Warning Estate – two bedroom accessible accommodation Murwillumbah
Mt Warning Estate is a gem of a property. I have the opportunity to stay in, or inspect, a wide range of accessible accommodation and I can’t think of another place that has excited me as much in the last couple of years. While I see many hotels that …
Italia Rail – accessibility on the Italian Rail network
Italia Rail offers a slick rail service which includes excellent accessibility services for those who need it. While we were travelling through Italy we used the Italian Rail network extensively and I was impressed by its reliability and the services …
Sydney International Airport – accessibility, Changing Places bathrooms & Hidden Disabilities progam
I feel so encouraged by the changes I'm seeing in regards to access and inclusion at Australian airports. On my most recent trip overseas I took particular notice of a few facilities that I thought may be of assistance to our Have Wheelchair Will …
Our European adventure
We’ve just arrived home from a European adventure. It was different to our usual travels for several reasons. The catalyst for the trip was Amelia gaining a place to study at a University in Italy, and our desire to spend some time with her traveling …
