A Wheel and Away

27/04/2026

Early start this morning to join Visit Flanders for an accessibility focussed fam trip of Ostend and Antwerp.

Accessible fam trips are still, unfortunately a bit of a rarity. I have been fortunate to go on some great and worthwhile fam trips, but am very used to be being the one person on them focussing on accessibility, so this is rather exciting.

While awareness of accessibility needs is definitely improving, there is still a long way to go. But trips like this certainly help.

Every visitor benefits from insider knowledge about a destination but when travelling with a disability this becomes even more important.

So I’m really looking forward to seeing what this one will bring!

25/04/2026

Put this provisional date in your diary.

Airbus have set 2032 as the year when flying in your wheelchair will become a reality for wheelchair users. Should this actually become a reality it will be life changing for so many people.

Read the full article below.



https://wheelchairtravel.org/airbus-airspace-u-suite-wheelchair-securement-system-aix-2026/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARZSudleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe41JNpd3nbqQTwg73W9n_g9rAAjh8_tN5pI3w5zRKrtoYB-T14k-XlWMVW0c_aem_mydaXqAeTbFdRwjhWypMlg

The Airbus Airspace U Suite, tested in the air last month and demoed at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, could be the future of air travel for wheelchair users.

13/04/2026

I was really happy to be asked to be a guest on the the Inclusive Tourism podcast - this is just a snippet, the full episode is out tomorrow..

Not everyone can afford a package deal. And that shouldn't be the reason you think you can't travel. 💚 In Episode 11, we chat with Cheryl Everitt, founder of A Wheel and Away, a travel consultancy on a mission to help people with disabilities travel more independently, without the premium price t...

11/04/2026

Molly and I had talked about going to the bulbfields in Keukenhof this spring to see the tulips. Timings didn’t quite work out, so instead we did the next best thing - Tulip Fest !

11/04/2026

Have you ever visited Budapest? Or perhaps you would like to but are unsure how Hungary's capital city treats travellers with a disability?

My latest article for Ability Needs is out now. In it, I explore Budapest, with a particular focus on accessibility.

If you would like to know more then please visit https://issuu.com/abilityneeds/docs/ability_needs_spring_q2_2026 pages 48-50.

I hope you enjoy it!

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The Essential Journal on Disability

26/03/2026

Great day at Naidex, the UK’s largest disability event. As always, there was some fantastic equipment on show, as well as some interesting options to make travel more accessible. And of course, it’s always good to catch up with some familiar faces including Karen, the lovely editor of Ability Needs magazine

06/02/2026

Is Japan on your wish list? Are you one of the 32% of Brits who have the country as their top bucket list destination?

I was delighted to be ask to write about my own visit to the Kansai region for this month's Motability Lifestyle magazine - with a focus on accessibility of course! So if you are one of the many people dreaming of a trip to this fascinating country then please do have a look.

Cheryl Everitt and son Stan ventured to Japan's Kansai region to experience the modern sights, historic temples and amazing accessibility it has to offer.

22/11/2025

Georgia Day 2 - Lunch stop!

Glorious setting for lunch - a family owned winery at which we could not have not been made more welcome. Everything was delicious. My favourite? The beetroot in sour plum sauce, I could have eaten bowls of it… Finished off with homemade chacha, the owner’s grandfather being rightly very proud of his collection!

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21/11/2025

Georgia Day 2 , Part 1

Uplistsikhe Cave Town-Fortress - so good it needs its own post! UNESCO World Heritage Site, dating back to the late Bronze Age. According to legend it was built by slaves who were told that they would receive both their freedom and gold when it was completed. Former home of kings, important trading point on the Silk Road, at its peak 20,000 people lived there. The entire city is carved out of the rocks and there are many different rooms and tunnels. Despite its powerful position it also had an escape tunnel underground in case of danger…

(Absolutely fascinating place but unfortunately, due to the ancient nature of the site, access is almost impossible. To reach the city visitors must climb a series of metal staircases and walk across very steep and uneven terrain. Once in to the various rooms, the floor is often rough and broken, in line with its age. Visitors can enter the site and walk by the river which does offer some views of the city but this is limited).

21/11/2025

Georgia Day 1, Part 2!

Tibilisi

Georgia’s capital was a treat.

The Kura river flows from northeast Turkey through the city to the Caspian Sea. Crossing at one point is over the Bridge of Peace, which actually features on the cover of the Italian version of one of the Harry Potter books!

We started at the smallest working clock in the city, smaller than the palm of my hand. Had a peep in the door of the city’s oldest vegetarian restaurant with its stunning decor (note the ceiling!). We saw the Tamada statue, ‘The Toastmaster’ representing Georgian hospitality and originally from the seventh century. Next was the Meidan bazaar, fascinating but unfortunately not at all accessible as it is housed in an underground cellar.

The recently opened waterfall was however a great example of thoughtful renovation. Ramps and bridges along the route allowed full access for everyone to go and see.

Dinner - traditional khinkali, Georgian filled dumplings and lobiani, another traditional dish filled with beans. Yum!

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