The Disabled Traveler
Access-first travel: what is step-free, what is claimed, and what is actually true.
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Accessible Hotels in New York City ADA Rooms and the Real Room Size
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New York City Wheelchair Access Why the Subway Is Only Half the Story
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Getting Around Amsterdam for Disabled Travellers Trams Bridges and Cobbles
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Accessible Hotels in Amsterdam Narrow Houses and the Lift Problem
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Amsterdam Wheelchair Access on Canals, Bridges and Narrow Houses
Guides for countries
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Australia
John Robert McPherson, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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Germany
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Japan
Japan rewards planning more than most countries: the rail network is superb but the passes only pay off on certain routes, and the best months are short.
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Singapore
Singapore's MRT is fully step-free, hawker centres have accessible seating, and the building code demands barrier-free access, making it probably Asia's most wheelchair-friendly city.
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Spain
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The Netherlands
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United Kingdom
Pimlico Badger, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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United States
For hiking purposes the American South is three states meeting along one mountain chain, and the practical differences between them - permits, bear rules, what closes in winter - matter more than the state lines suggest. Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
By region
Latest articles
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Getting Around London for Disabled Travellers Buses Lifts and the Gaps
A practical look at accessible transport in London covering bus ramps, Tube lift gaps, and the reality of step-free stations for wheelchair users.
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Accessible Hotels in London Chains Boroughs and the Questions to Ask
Which London hotels offer genuine wet rooms and turning space rather than just a grab bar, and the questions to ask before you book.
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What Accessible Actually Means and Why Step-Free Is Not the Same Thing
Step-free is a measurement, accessible is a promise, and wheelchair friendly is often just optimism. Here is how to tell them apart.
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Which Cities Are Genuinely Accessible Ranked by What Actually Matters
A candid ranking of accessible cities worldwide based on transport, terrain, hotels and the real experience of getting around in a wheelchair.
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London Museums and Attractions with Free Carer Entry and Step-Free Access
Which London museums and attractions offer free carer entry, what proof you need, and the pre-booking steps that catch out spontaneous visitors.
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Invisible Disabilities and Sensory Access in London for Visitors
How London's Sunflower lanyard programme works in practice, plus where to find quiet rooms, sensory maps, and relaxed performances across the city.
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London with a Carer Companion or Travelling Solo as a Disabled Visitor
Visiting London with a carer, companion, or alone as a disabled traveller: carer ticket policies, RADAR key access, and solo Tube safety.
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London Cruises and Accessibility The Easy Holiday Option with Real Caveats
Accessible cruises from London sound ideal, but Tilbury's terminal, Thames tender ports, and Southampton transfers have caveats you need to know.
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Mobility Equipment Spares Repairs and Charging for a London Trip
Where to get mobility equipment repaired in London as a visitor, plus charging points at attractions and voltage essentials for your power chair.
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London Travel Insurance with a Pre-Existing Condition What Gets Covered
What London travel insurance with a pre-existing condition actually covers, from emergency treatment at St Thomas' to wheelchair damage and trip cancellation.