The Access Adventure journal

May 2023 - Page 4 of 6 - Access Adventure

Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.

Wheelchair Accessible Public Transportation in Tallinn, Estonia

Written by John Morris, May 11, 2023 for WheelchairTravel.org The public transportation system in Tallinn, Estonia consists of city buses, trolleys and on-street trams, many of which are wheelchair accessible. The city’s tourist attractions are located within a relatively compact area, making Tallinn and its Old Town easy to explore on foot. Wheelchair users will […]

First Female Italian Captain Honored

First Female Italian Captain Honored is the lead on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News, May 17, 2023 with Chillie Falls. Captain Serena Melani was honored with the Capperuccio 2023 Award by Lions Club Livorno Porto Mediceo for her unwavering determination and dedication in pursuing her maritime dream and achieving remarkable milestones in her career. […]

NC Coast Buys Disability-friendly Vehicles to Help Residents Reach Medical Appointments

Written by Kayla Morton, April 4, 2023 for CBS17.com and Melange Accessibility Tidbits OUTER BANKS, N.C. (WNCN) — The Dare County Transportation System announced it has bought new vehicles to help pick up residents with disabilities and take them to medical appointments. Dare County announced last week it bought transit vans “equipped with wheelchair lifts […]

Cartagena Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour With Old Town Walking Tour

Written by Chillie Falls, May 16, 2023 for AccessAdventure.net On May 6, 2023, the Norwegian Joy docked in Cartagena, Colombia. I debarked on my new power wheelchair for a “partially” accessible excursion. I refer to it that way because it is clearly not fully accessible. I can stand, walk a few steps, just enough to […]

Carnival Magic Repositions To Norfolk

Carnival Magic Repositions To Norfolk is the lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News, May 15, 2023 with Chillie Falls. Carnival Magic arrived in Norfolk without guests, having quietly repositioned after her last seasonal sailing from Port Canaveral. Setting sail yesterday, the ship has now departed on its first sailing from what will […]

The Best Walkers for Seniors

(2023 Reviews & Buyer’s Guide) Written By Mobility Expert Margaret Sellars, for Mobility Deck For senior citizens and elderly people suffering from mobility or balance problems due to aging (and the complications that come along with it!), walkers and rollators can provide a simple way to stay mobile and active. However, like with other mobility devices, suitable walkers must be […]