The Ultimate Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
By Cory LeeFor years, I dreamed of visiting Rio de Janeiro. I wanted to lounge on the world-famous Copacabana Beach, see the Christ the Redeemer statue, eat Brazilian foods, and so much more, but every year I would say something like “Well, I’ll get there one day… maybe next year!” But then the next year would come…
A Wheelchair Accessible Bogota, Colombia Travel Guide
By Cory LeeColombia is a country that I thought I’d never be able to visit, to be completely honest. I was unaware of any wheelchair accessible transportation within Colombia and since my powered wheelchair weighs 400 lbs, accessible transportation with a lift or ramp is the most important thing to me when traveling. However, to my surprise,…
One Day in Santiago Chile: What to See as a Wheelchair User
By Cory LeeAs travel today remains uncertain, please keep your safety and the safety of others in mind at all times. If you are comfortable with traveling, please travel responsibly and within regulation. Any travel is at your own risk. ———————————————————— Earlier this year, I went on a cruise to Antarctica and completed my life goal of…
A Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide to Buenos Aires, Argentina
By Cory LeeBuenos Aires is a city that I have wanted to visit for years. I dreamed of visiting the colorful La Boca area, watching a tango show, and seeing the famous balcony where Madonna sang “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” in the movie Evita. From my research, it seemed like Buenos Aires, Argentina certainly had a lot…
My Fantastic Wheelchair Accessible Tour in Montevideo, Uruguay
By Cory LeeAt the beginning of my recent cruise around South America and Antarctica, one of the first ports of call was a place I had never even considered visiting – Montevideo, Uruguay. Sure, I had heard of Uruguay, but I don’t recall ever thinking about it as a potential travel destination. In South America, accessibility can…
Huasquila Amazon Lodge: The Most Wheelchair Accessible Place to Stay in the Ecuadorian Amazon
By Cory LeeWhen you think of the Amazon Rainforest, the words “wheelchair accessible” probably don’t immediately spring to mind, right? If you’ve been reading my blog over the past couple months, then it should seem totally possible now. As a wheelchair user, I was able to go hiking in the Amazon Rainforest in an off-road wheelchair, make…
Meeting the Indigenous Kichwa People of the Amazon
By Cory Lee. “Travel is more than the seeing of sights. It is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living” – Mary Ritter Beard Whenever I travel, I tend to be pretty focused on checking out the main sights and getting that perfect shot for Instagram. Whether it’s the Opera…
From Cacao Seed to Fondue: Making Chocolate in Ecuador
By Cory LeeMy name is Cory Lee and I am a chocoholic. For as long as I can remember, I have loved chocolate. That sweet delicious flavor just gets me every time and I can never say no to it. I eat more of it than I probably should, and I have been trying to do better,…
Rolling in the Middle of the World in Ecuador
By Cory LeeThe equator. It’s a place that I have wanted to visit for years. I always imagined that it would be insanely cool to be in two hemispheres at once. As a travel addict, I’m all for unique experiences and since there are only a handful of countries where you can visit the equator, this is definitely…
Riding an Accessible Cable Car in Baños, Ecuador
By Cory LeeThe morning started like any other. I woke up, showered, and was excited to see what my day in Baños, Ecuador had in store. Mind you, this was not a typical day. This was a travel day in one of the most beautiful countries that I have been to so far. A typical day is…
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