11 Years and 11 Days Before Now
Some people ascribe special meaning to these days, referring to them as “life days,” but I often have to be reminded of the date everything changed.
Personal Stories
The Things We Collect While Traveling
Tourists often purchase souvenir trinkets, t-shirts and keychains — but physical objects aren’t what matter most.
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.
My Fear(less) Journey: 3 Reflections After 10 Years of Accessible Travel
Looking back on 10 years of accessible travel: what inspires me to travel, the fear of the unknown, and the stories we all have to share.
On Serendipity, Chance Meetings and an Unexpected Trip to Germany
One of the joys of traveling is meeting new people — sometimes, in our own cities, we ourselves become the people that other travelers meet.
A Traveler’s Perspective on Life, the World and What Matters
Three years ago, I traveled to the South American continent for the first time — visiting Buenos Aires,…
Pandemic Travel: How I Protected My Family After Returning Home
By leaving my family’s safety bubble to travel, I was taking a chance and risking possible infection. That risk needed to be mine alone.
Gezelligheid: The Untranslatable Dutch Word That Perfectly Describes My Trip to Las Vegas
Imagine a feeling of profound togetherness, a warmth that stirs one’s heart and elicits joy. The Dutch call those special moments gezellig.
COVID Parole: Planning My First Wheelchair Accessible Trip Since March
Although COVID-19 has not been defeated, deciding to travel with a disability seems more palatable now due to advancements in treatment.
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