I've talked before about what goes into publishing Australia's first (and only!) disability-specific travel magazine. It's a real labour of love - months of planning, co-ordinating, editing, proof-reading, checking, double-checking, …
accessible travel
TOP TIPS FOR TRAVELLING TO CHINA
When I travelled to China earlier this year, people shared a range of advice, much of it leaving me nervous about staying healthy. Being prepared for every possible scenario gave me the best chance of a successful holiday. Now that I'm back, I …
CHINA’S BULLET TRAIN – ACCESSIBLE CHINA
I am the first to admit I was ignorant about China's transport system. I had low expectations, especially when it came to finding anything accessible, but I was wrong. The train system is excellent and the trains have wheelchair access. My experience …
NEW VENTURE – ANNOUNCING TRAVEL WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Nearly five and a half years ago Have Wheelchair Will Travel went live. I felt equal parts excited and anxious when it did. In retrospect it was ridiculous because no-one but family knew of its existence. The blog was a small idea, a way of sharing …
THE LOOP LOCK – KEEPING YOUR WHEELCHAIR SAFE
We’ve just been introduced to the Loop Lock and it’s something we won’t be travelling without it in future. The strange thing is, I’d have never thought to go out and buy one and yet it makes total sense for us. Sometimes when we travel we’ve …
2016 – THE YEAR IN REVIEW
2016 was a mixed bag for us. I guess every year is a bit like that but last year was full of great experiences but also much sadness. I liken the year to a flight, some smooth sailing but turbulence along the way. I know you are all very busy people …
RAAF BASE OPEN DAY – KIDS IN NEED
As much as I advise planning and researching outings and holidays, there is definitely something liberating about spontaneity. Spontaneity would be assisted if websites for attractions, festivals and pop-up events had clear and easy to find …
Have Wheelchair Will Travel – How we travelled through 2014
We have had a pretty amazing year and like most people we have been reflecting on how we travelled through 2014. We had a relaxing start with a trip to a place we call our second home, Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast. We love holidaying …