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Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.

Exploring Skagway, Alaska: A Wheelchair-Accessible Paradise

Written by Chillie Falls, July 26, 2023 Introduction Nestled within the breathtaking landscape of Alaska’s Inside Passage, Skagway is a charming town that boasts rich history, stunning scenery, and an abundance of outdoor activities. While its rugged terrain may seem daunting to some, Skagway offers a surprising number of wheelchair-accessible attractions and experiences, making it […]

Would You Try A Helicopter Tour?

Post from Sylvia Longmire, Ambassador for Whill and Scootaround, January 30, 2023 To say I have a love of helicopter rides/tours is an understatement. I’ve been privileged to do this in Alaska, Iceland, New Zealand, and South Africa, all while being unable to walk. And I’ll have you know that I was terrified every time—to […]

The Best Portable Shower Chair

The question here is from Chantris, the answer from Pinky, one of the moderators for AccessibleGo as part of the community forum. Question from Chantris: I will be traveling to Puerto Rico the first of the year with a group of girlfriends. We are staying in a beautiful Airbnb that looks to be pretty accessible […]

Humpback Whale Watching and Mendenhall Glacier

Written by Chillie Falls, June 4, 2022 On a recent cruise to Alaska, I inquired at the excursion desk about accessible tours or excursions in Juneau, and found none other than the Mt Roberts Tramway. And, I already knew I could get my Mt Roberts ticket directly and save a considerable amount than the ship’s […]

Accessible Automatic Doors on Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas

Written by Chillie Falls, May 26, 2022 In May, 2022, I sailed on Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas Alaska Cruise from Seattle, Washington. Every door I entered throughout the entire ship was either accessible and automatic, or automatic. While I am sure some of the staterooms have smaller doors than my wheelchair accessible cabin, […]

Juneau’s Mount Roberts Tramway

Written and filmed by Chillie Falls, May 13, 2022 On May 13, 2022 I ventured up a completely accessible Mt Roberts Tramway and enjoyed some of the most spectacular scenery I have seen anywhere in the world. Despite the rainy, sleety weather, the views were magnificent. Only a five minute scooter ride from Royal Caribbean’s […]