What I Packed for My Winter Trip to Finland to Keep Warm
By Cory LeeFor my recent trip to Finland for the #HelsinkiSecret Residence, I was unsure of what all I should take to try and keep warm. In the weeks leading up to my trip, it was about 0° Fahrenheit in Helsinki, so it looked like this would be my first reeeeeally cold destination. Sure, I went to…
Accessible Winter Fun at Suomenlinna Sea Fortress in Helsinki
By Cory LeeSnow covered cobblestones. Beauty around every corner. I can feel the history that lives on this island as my wheelchair bumps along the path. Bump… Bump… Bump. My head falls down and to the side along the way, but it doesn’t bother me. I know that what lies around the next corner of this island…
On a Wheelchair Accessible Sightseeing Tour in Helsinki, Finland
By Cory LeeI just returned from an unbelievable week in Helsinki, Finland and I’ve been reminiscing about what all I did while there. As you may already know, I went to Helsinki as part of the #HelsinkiSecret Residence, where I explored the city for one week and discovered what Helsinki’s secrets are. It turns out that there…
Should You Take Your Own Wheelchair On Vacation?
By Cory LeeDo you pack light, or are you an over-preparer? Will you fill a suitcase with clothes for every eventuality, or are you more inclined to take what you expect to need with the knowledge that you can buy things from local shops once you’ve reached your destination? If you’re a wheelchair user, traveling comes with…
Top 5 Strange and Interesting Facts about Egypt
By Cory LeeEgypt is a fascinating country which is well known for its ancient history and is a popular tourist destination today. It has so many attractions to explore and activities to take part in to learn more about the country, or just to enjoy the sun. Here are a few strange and interesting facts about Egypt:…
What to Do When the Airline Damages Your Wheelchair
By Cory LeeDisembarking from a flight only to find that your treasured items are lost or damaged is one of the worst fears for any traveler. In fact, the fear that their wheelchair might get damaged is what stops many wheelchair users from flying at all! However, it’s a shame that this preoccupation over what can go…
How to Charge Your Powered Wheelchair in a Foreign Country
By Cory Lee Logistics are difficult when traveling, especially if you use a powered wheelchair. Planning, for electric wheelchair users like me, goes beyond finding accessible hotels, restaurants, and attractions – I need to consider when and how I’m going to charge my wheelchair as well! This might not seem like a daunting task, since you’re probably…
Why I’m Excited to Visit Helsinki, Finland in the Middle of Winter in a Wheelchair
By Cory LeeAt the end of this month (January 31st to be exact), I’ll be headed to Helsinki, Finland and I couldn’t be more excited. It’s a destination that I never really imagined visiting to be completely honest, especially in the middle of winter with subzero temperatures, but I am extremely anxious to roll around this beautiful city….
A Simple Guide to Booking Hotels for Wheelchair Users
By Cory LeeBooking hotels is always one of the most difficult parts of vacationing. Among other factors, you must consider location, price, amenities – and you have to find all of this information online, because chances are you’ve never been to where you’re headed before. As a wheelchair user, it’s important to put extra time and consideration…
Products That Make Traveling as a Wheelchair User a Little Easier
By Cory LeeTraveling can be difficult – boarding planes, catching trains, navigating buses, finding hotels, and everything else that comes along with it. However, us wheelchair users face additional hurdles that make travel even tougher (but still worth it of course). Luckily, we don’t have to just sit back and accept the situation as it is. Nowadays,…
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