John Morris

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John Morris is known for traveling the world with one hand, a passport and his power wheelchair. He founded WheelchairTravel.org in 2015 and has flown more than one million miles as a wheelchair user.

Taylor Swift singing in the rain while wearing a green dress and playing a guitar.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Taylor Swift, Accessible Budapest and Save the Date for a Group Trip

How The Eras Tour presented a big accessibility barrier and a new travel guide to the Hungarian capital city.

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Skyline of wheelchair accessible Budapest, Hungary.

Inclusive Travel Guide to Wheelchair Accessible Budapest, Hungary

Ultimate guide to wheelchair accessible Budapest for tourists with disabilities — accessible things to do, wheelchair taxis, public transport, accessible hotels.

Close-up of young woman in manual wheelchair.

Top 9 Wheelchair Accessories for Disabled Travelers

Whether you use a manual or powered wheelchair, this list of accessories and attachments will help you get more out of your mobility device.

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Selfie of John from left field grand stands at Fenway Park.

America's Oldest Ballpark, Historical Firsts and The Book of Human History

From wheelchair accessible seats at America's oldest ballpark, I witnessed something that had never happened before.

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Peopler in wheelchair accessible boat collecting beer cans from derailed train.

Accessible River Boats and Exploring the Baltics

How a wheelchair accessible boat made the news, and a trio of destinations on the Baltic Sea await disabled travelers.

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Airline Plans to Offer Hourly Bed Rentals to Coach Passengers

Air New Zealand will permit economy class passengers on its ultra long-haul flights to the USA to rent a bunk bed for a portion of the flight.

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Baseball Team Says Disabled Fans Not Entitled to “Best Seats in the House”

An attorney for the Chicago Cubs presented a morally bankrupt argument — that disabled people should have no expectation of equal access.

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John seated in a business class cabin on Fiji Airways.

How I Afford to Fly First Class Without Breaking the Bank

Points and miles democratize travel. They allow everyday people like you and me to travel more and travel better without spending loads of money.

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John on a bridge over a river that connects Germany and Poland.

Visiting Poland and Planning a Nuclear Arms Deal in the Hotel Lobby

At a hotel in Warsaw, Poland, a stranger approached a guy in a wheelchair (me) and revealed a plot to recover nuclear missiles from the Russian Federation.

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