The Perfect Road Trip: Exploring Spain and Portugal’s Sun-Kissed Coastlines Embarking on the perfect road trip along the sun-kissed shores of Spain and Portugal is a dream come true for…
Planning the perfect cruise can be exciting but overwhelming if you’re doing it for the first time. With plenty of options, selecting the right one that suits your travel style,…
Wildlife Tourism: Wildlife in the Americas and Antarctica As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that my main experience I want to have is with wildlife. I care a lot less…
Travel is a huge part of the average American lifestyle. According to recent surveys, a third of all Americans go on up to three vacations every year. These trips are fueled mainly by personal passions and travel goals. Unfortunately, other studies have found that pursuing such vacation plans is not as easy for those with disabilities. In fact, key findings posted by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics note that almost 19 million respondents reported having a disability that they felt limited their travels. As a result, many said they take fewer trips across the board. That being said, while the onus of making travel more accessible should be on public officials and hospitality insiders, there are tools that disabled travelers can adopt to make their adventures more fun and secure. Here are a few of the must-haves that can help travelers with some of the most common disabilities: Assistive hearing aids Being that almost 4% of the US population has some degree of hearing loss, hearing aids are some of the most used assistive devices. Unfortunately, they’re not always widely used. Often, this is because people want to avoid the stigma attached to traditional hearing aids, or they are simply too expensive. One way that deaf and hard of hearing travelers can work around the aforementioned concerns is with more subtle aids. Nuance’s hearing aid glasses are designed to look like a regular pair of prescription specs. In truth, they offer an intersection between vision and hearing, as the frames have an OTC hearing aid integrated into them. Using an app for calibration and with special features like beamforming tech and ambient sound control, wearers can tailor the amplification and sound directionality. For travelers, this can help them better immerse in their surroundings. For…
I know visas can be a bit stressful, so I made this walkthrough from when I was applying for my own India Visa! Things You’ll Need For Your Tourist Visa…
I’m so excited to announce this safari! This safari is tied with Antarctica as my favorite trip ever! I chose this itinerary because I’ve done it before, and I know…
I know I’ve been to Antarctica 3 times already working on being an Antarctica Travel Agent I can be, but had to go back for a 4th time to also…
In the interest of becoming an Antarctica Specialist Travel Agent, I had to make my way back down again to my beloved White Continent to try out a new brand,…