‘Twas the trip before Christmas…
By Cory Lee My mom and I wrote this travel themed version of the classic “‘Twas the night before Christmas”. If you’d like to see me reading it on video, scroll to the bottom of this post. Enjoy!! ‘Twas the trip before Christmas when all through my mind, I was anxiously awaiting of what my expectations…
Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Phuket
By Cory LeeYou might think that the sights and sounds of Thailand, which includes ancient cities, floating markets, tropical islands, and religious relics, would prove problematic for disabled travellers. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth, as there are still plenty of wheelchair accessible things to see and some great places to stay in Phuket. c…
Is South Africa’s Tshukudu Bush Camp Wheelchair Friendly?
By Cory LeeAfter spending four incredible days in Kruger National Park, I was sad to leave it, but excited to go to our next camp. Our guide, Alfie, said that at the private rest camp, Tshukudu, we would be able to get more up close to the animals. This camp is much smaller than Kruger (about 12,000…
Wheelie Inspiring Interview Series: Ernie Butler of Paralyzed Veterans of America
By Cory LeeToday is Veteran’s Day and what better way to celebrate than by interviewing a veteran?! I recently had the chance to chat with Ernie Butler, a disabled veteran, and talking with him gave me a new appreciation for all that our veterans have gone through. He is a remarkable person and I’m thrilled that he…
A Wheelchair Accessible Safari Guide to Kruger National Park
By Cory LeeFor as long as I have dreamed of going on an African safari (which is my entire life), I’ve dreamed of visiting Kruger National Park. I’m not sure where or when I first heard of Kruger National Park, but it has always been a dream of mine to explore this vast landscape. At more than…
On a Wheelchair Accessible Safari in South Africa [VIDEO]
By Cory LeeMy recent wheelchair accessible safari through South Africa with Epic Enabled was incredible… too incredible for words actually, so I put together the video below. In it, you’ll be able to see the best moments of my time on safari in just 6 minutes. The highlight of the safari was spotting the Big Five (lion,…
Wheelchair Accessibility at Masada Desert Fortress and the Dead Sea in Israel
By Cory LeeIf you know anything about me, then you should know at this point that I’m a complete sucker for a good view. And Israel has to be one of the best places in the world for incredible views. I went hot air ballooning over the Negev Desert and saw the city of Nazareth from atop…
Wheelie Inspiring Interview Series: Sylvia Longmire of Spin the Globe
By Cory LeeShe’s Ms. Wheelchair USA 2016, a service-disabled veteran, a travel blogger, and my friend. Sylvia Longmire and I “met” on Facebook a while back after she saw my posts about Iceland here on this blog, and she then decided to go there. We started talking on Facebook and have kept in touch ever since. We…
Traveling Internationally with TravelPass: Unlimited Calls, Text and Data
By Cory LeeA few years ago, I went to the Bahamas and tried to use my phone for about an hour one day. I just wanted to get on Facebook, post a few pictures, and check my email. I thought that surely just using it for an hour wouldn’t cost too much. I was severely wrong. Once…
Navigating Jerusalem’s Old City in a Wheelchair
By Cory LeeWhen I think of Israel, one thing immediately comes to mind: the Old City of Jerusalem. Visiting this city has been a bucket list item of mine for years, but I always assumed that it wouldn’t be very wheelchair accessible. After all, when you imagine the thousands of years of history that Jerusalem has endured,…
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