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June 23, 2010 - 3:26 pm
Lap Packing through Barcelona
June 19, 2010 - 6:50 pm
There’s a couple of things i like to do here in florida. i often take a quick trip over to orlando or tampa to ride roller coasters at the theme parks. the restaurants and hotel there are a lot of fun.
i also love the keys. i enjoy going to islamarada and staying at the chica lodge. it’s a swanky resort right in the keys. i love to dive and swim with dolphins etc. i love conch chowder. key west is a lot of fun as well if you want more of a nightlife scene. they have a haunted tour that was a lot of fun.
my other favorite area in fl is st augustine., the history there is awesome and you can drive on the beach there. i grew up in north florida so st aug holds a place dear in my heart. there’s an awesome fort you can tour and they say it too is haunted.
i like the casa blaca b&b in st augustine. it sits on the intercoastal and we saw great fireworks over the 4th of july. it was also w-c accessilble
June 16, 2010 - 5:08 am
The least accessible place I have visited was La Paz Bolivia. The city is a mountain of cobble stone, stones, stairs, and curbs which is a challenge for any wheelchair user. Although it was tough to get around, it was still an amazing city and country. The people were always more than willing to give a hand when needed, which was quite often. When traveling with a wheelchair to developing countries you have to expect that accessibility is not a priority. It’s fair to say that the priority for any developing country is to prioritize the basic necessities for it’s people such as food, water, and shelter. It’s sad to say that many countries can not even provide these three basic necessities for it’s people.
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June 12, 2010 - 8:15 am
Tunica, MS
This is a casino area where it looks like Harrah’s is trying to build up like Las Vegas. But the pressure is off; Casinos cannot be part of a hotel but about every 2d free shuttle bus has a wheelchair lift and runs about every 15 minutes 7/24. I am a paraplegic and found the hotels quite accommodating. Because of core problems I needed my wife (read caregiver) to assist me in the bathroom. The casinos literally shut down the Mens room for our private use. Another point there are many free trips and free rooms available. This is not a residential area but is located about 20 minutes from Memphis, Tn.
May 4, 2010 - 3:31 pm
Hello everybody!
Here I write a bit about how it is to travel with a wheelchair. Traveling is one of my great interests and I have traveled the world both with and without a wheelchair.
http://www.wheelchairnetwork.com/traveling-with-a-wheelchair/
January 23, 2010 - 9:12 pm
If you’re in LA, Venice Beach is a must see…. especially at sunset. The original location for all LA’s weirdos, Venice Beach provides some of the best people watching in California. Stroll from one incense burning booth to the next and enjoy all things Californian. There are tons of hippie shops, a fabulous thrift store called ‘Gotta Have It,’ too many head shops to count, a skate park, street entertainers, Food that’s hit or miss, or yeah, and did I forget to mention THE OCEAN!
Parking can be quite a hassle if you’re trying to find something for cheap on the streets. Anything close to Windward Ave. and Pacific Ave. is pretty good. If you take Windward ave towards the Ocean there is some meter parking as well as some lots where you can pay more to park. The Ocean Front walk is easily accessible but don’t wander around there too long after sunset.
January 23, 2010 - 8:03 pm
About a month ago I visited the Getty Villas in Malibu California. It’s Free except for the parking ($15) and the cost of the call to reserve your spot and tickets. Because of the limited parking you must call and reserve a time. The drive there is beautiful, as are the grounds. Parking was very easy with many signs directing you to the museum on the mountainside.
This place is BEAUTIFUL, especially if there’s good weather. Despite being on a mountainside, the grounds are accessible with many elevators to get you around the museum. There’s an expensive cafe, beautiful water fountains, Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities with Roman-inspired architecture and gardens and a great view on a clear day. There’s also a museum fun room for children and adventurous adults where you can dress up like a gladiator or design your own pottery art.
All and all this is one of the most reasonable and beautiful places to explore in the LA area. I highly recommend it to visitors and natives that just haven’t gotten around to going.
January 22, 2010 - 7:49 pm
Hey I just want you all to know that Ohio is not that accessible in terms of stairs and steps mixed with gnarly winters with rain and snow. Ya but Florida would probably be nice.
January 22, 2010 - 7:31 pm
Last year I went to the wharf in Santa Cruz and had a good time. The fog rolls in over the water ocean as you can be 30 ft above it eating a nice bread bowl with clam chowder near the end of the wharf. There’s a nice walkway all the way down it with restrooms near the end. That clam chowder and breadbowl was so good; even the seagulls wanted some bread.
January 18, 2010 - 5:30 pm
The least accessible place I have visited was La Paz Bolivia. The city is a mountain of cobble stone, stones, stairs, and curbs which is a challenge for any wheelchair user. Although it was tough to get around, it was still an amazing city and country. The people were always more than willing to give a hand when needed, which was quite often. When traveling with a wheelchair to developing countries you have to expect that accessibility is not a priority. It’s fair to say that the priority for any developing country is to prioritize the basic necessities for it’s people such as food, water, and shelter. It’s sad to say that many countries can not even provide these three basic necessities for it’s people.
The most accessible country I have visited overseas was China. Ramps seem to be a common thing and actually most showers in Asia in general can be accessed quite easily by simply wheeling right into them.
When traveling it is always easier to travel with a companion to help you out, but there was one instance when I had my passport stolen and I was forced to stay in Colombia on my own for a week. At first I was quite frightened as I was worried I wouldn’t be able to get around anywhere. I soon realized that the people of Colombia and usually most countries are always genuinely good people who are always willing to give a hand when needed.
Photos of my travels here:
http://www.facebook.com/mitchstpierre
January 18, 2010 - 5:20 pm
A few weeks ago we went to the Alviso Adobe Park in Pleasanton.
The park opened in 2008. It is well designed to be wheelchair accessible, and includes a good restroom. I managed quite well exploring the site with my electric scooter. The historical exhibits are interesting, and there is a good view of Pleasanton and Mount Diablo. The park is located off Foothill Road between Bernal and Foothill High School.
http://www.museumonmain.org/alviso_adobe_community_park.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alviso_Adobe_Community_Park