Barrier Free Travels

Well, it's been a busy month since the release of the third edition of Barrier Free Travel: A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers. And to mark that momentous occasion I went on a virtual book tour. Well, I didn't actually go anywhere but I did make guest appearances on a number of blogs and websites. From interviews and guest blogs, to reviews and even a fun contest, I definitely made the rounds.

So, in case you missed it, here are the links to my stops on the tour.


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If a trip to Denver is in your future, then be sure and make plans to tour the Denver Mint. Although there's no charge for this popular tour, a little advance planning is necessary to ensure your place.

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Although I always encourage folks to plan ahead when it comes to accessible travel, sometimes things don't quite work out that way.

Such is the case with one reader who is a self-defined slow walker. She can't do distances at all, and she needs to sit down and rest a lot. At home, she uses a scooter when she shops at stores that provide them; but otherwise she just takes things at her own pace.

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Congratulations to @m_d_port and @GilbertGuide who each one a copy of my new book Barrier-Free Travel; A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers in my Twitter book giveaway.

Thanks to all who tweeted and re-tweeted!

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I was very impressed as I drove up to the entrance of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, as it's quite a unique piece of architecture. I was even more impressed when I got to the entrance and discovered that there was no admission charge. That's right, it's free for everyone -- all day every day. What a deal!

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I get a lot of requests for information about accessible European river cruises. I have to say that most of the stops along these cruise itineraries are full of access obstacles - most notably the cobblestone streets - but until a month ago there was one ship that actually offered decent access. It wasn't perfect, but for a river cruise, it was more accessible than other offerings in the market.


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As I was searching for some accessible airport transportation for a friend last week, Charles happened across a great resource - the National Limousine Association.



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Larry Cooper loves to fish. So much so, that after a car accident made him a C-5/6 quadriplegic, he designed a wheelchair-accessible deep sea fishing boat with specialized equipment, so he could continue to enjoy his favorite sport. And although he charters the boat out to all fisherman, he also lets wheelchair-users fish for free. Plus he gives them a discount on their lodging.

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As I was renewing my California driver's license last week, my thoughts turned to airport security and the TSA. Pretty much at the exact time the clerk punched a hole through the expiration date on my license and handed me a piece of paper to carry along with it for the next 30 days. It didn't look very official at all.

 

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