I took a whole month out to Interrail round Europe (though mostly concentrated in Sweden and Norway) and there are a lot of things I learnt along the way. I’ve written this guide so that other blind people who want to do it can learn from my mistakes and hopefully have a smooth experience. I’ve…
Category: Travel
Travelling is one of my absolute passions. From studying abroad in Spain to visiting friends in the US I am slowly making my way through the world.
I can’t wait to share my experiences with you all and hope that as the years go on the number of countries on my travel map will rapidly increase.
Booking Accommodation When Travelling Blind
This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission when you purchase products mentioned in this post. When I travel, I generally travel alone. There have been a few times when I’ve travelled with friends, but those experiences are definitely not the norm for me. So choosing the right accommodation is really important as…
My Favourite Apps for Travelling Blind
I use a lot of apps when I travel, as I’m sure most of us do these days. While I think solid cane skills and the confidence to pick a direction and go for it will always be the most crucial thing if you’re going to travel, there are a number of apps that can…
How to Spend Two Days in Amsterdam … If you’re blind!
All the way back in January 2023 I spent two and a half days in Amsterdam. It was the first time I’d travelled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and due to a combination of factors, I felt like I’d lost all my confidence. Here is how I made the trip work, and some…
My Blind Birthday in New York City: Accessible Travel Review
I spent ten days in New York City in February as a thirtieth birthday treat to myself. I’m blind and was travelling alone, and I hope this post will encourage others who are thinking of visiting New York but don’t know how accessible it will be for someone who is blind or visually impaired. This…
Broadway, Birthday, and Beyond: Planning a Solo Blind Trip to NYC
I’m flying to New York in less than a week, and I’m still very much in the middle of planning everything. I’m traveling alone, and I’m blind, so it’s important to me that things are as accessible as possible. I’ve written a very detailed post about solo traveling when blind, but here is how I…
Solo Travel without Sight: the Ultimate Guide to Traveling Blind
I love to travel, and I often don’t have anyone to go with. There’s also so much freedom in traveling alone, as you get to plan your days around the things you really want to do, and you don’t have to worry about taking too much time on something the person you’re with might not…
Celebrating Feria de Las Flores
Every year at the beginning of August the city of Medellín celebrates Feria de Las Flores. The first flower festival took place in May 1957, and included a parade that represented the end of slavery. The festival was later moved to August in order to celebrate the independence of Antioquia. These days the festival includes…
How a Month in Medellín Taught me to Live
4 weeks ago, a plane I was on landed in the beautiful city of Medellín. I had no idea what to expect, having read very little about the city before I made the decision to study there. Armed with a suitcase, backpack and very tired dog I headed out of the airport to start my…
A Study Session and Unexpected Friends
From the 28th of May to the 4th of June I went to Strasbourg to attend a study session ran by ESN (the Erasmus Student Network), ENIL (European Network on Independent Living) and the Council of Europe. It focussed on intercultural learning within a mixed ability group, gathering young people from across Europe to learn…