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Sep 22 2025 
The Alhambra Palace – wheelchair accessibility in Spain’s Moorish masterpiece
The Alhambra Palace. Quite possibly one of the most spectacularly beautiful places I have ever seen. It wasn’t necessarily the easiest of places to visit. Not known for planning a long time in advance, we nearly missed our opportunity... -
Apr 04 2025 
Ten days in Kansai, Japan
April is cherry blossom season in Japan. Across the country, the Sakura tress bloom profusely, giving rise to spectacular floral displays of pink and white. But while this is undoubtedly a stunning time to visit, this incredible country has so much to offer at all times of the year.
We visited in October and fell completely…
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Jan 02 2025 
The North-East Tourism Conference, Aberdeen
Recently, I had the privilege of speaking at the North-East Tourism Conference in Aberdeen. Hosted by VisitAberdeenshire, it was a great opportunity for tourism professionals from across the region to come together and share ideas. Around two hundred people filled the hall at the P&J Live. Attendees were able to listen to a range of…
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Nov 30 2024 
Revisiting Sweden’s High Coast for Lifestyle magazine
I was very excited to contribute an article for November’s Lifestyle magazine by Motability about the trip I took to the spectacular High Coast of Sweden. Stunning landscapes and utter tranquility characterised this beautiful region, the highest coastline in the world at 286m above sea level. There is so much to enjoy whether your preference is for enjoying the countryside in all its glory or marvelling at the fascinating geological history that created the landscape we see today... -
Oct 09 2024 
Vilnius – accessibility in the green capital of Lithuania
Lithuania…. Maybe not the first place many people think of when planning a city break away. But a few days in the glorious capital of Vilnius convinced me that it absolutely should be on everyone’s wish list of places to visit.
Only two and a half hours from London, this beautiful Baltic city is all about ease. It…
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Sep 03 2024 
The alternative Italian break – authentic and accessible
Who doesn’t love Italy?Regularly in the top three destinations visited by UK tourists, Italy really has everything. Incredible culture, delicious food, glorious weather and much more. Yet, for the disabled traveller, it can pose challenges in terms of accessibility.So I am delighted that my latest article exploring some of the more accessible Italian options has…
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Aug 27 2024 
Journey to the end of the world – accessibility in the Algarve
That moment when the heat hits you as you step off the plane – it’s one of my favourite parts about going away. After a less than wonderful start to the Devon summer, this was particularly welcome as we arrived into the Algarve and stepped off the ambilift into the glorious Portuguese sunshine.
Anyone who knows us…
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Aug 03 2024 
Ability Needs – Dreaming of Italy
I am excited to say that my latest article has been published in Ability Needs summer edition.
‘Dreaming of Italy – An escape to the sleeping beauty of Mantua’ takes you on a journey from a rainy Devon summer to this beautiful Northern Italian town. Mantua, also known as Mantova, is repeatedly voted…
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Jul 24 2024 
Wheelchair accessibility in the British countryside
According to statistics, over ninety percent of Britain is countryside. So why is so much of this still so inaccessible to people with disabilities?
Last month, I was very privileged to be part of a group of people walking one hundred miles along the Cotswold Way on behalf of the charity, Rally Round Rupert.
The charity works to…
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Apr 11 2024 
Writer for leading disability magazine
I’m delighted to say that I have recently been invited to become a regular writer for Ability Needs magazine. It is the UK’s essential journal on disability since 2001 and covers a multitude of topics relevant to the disability community.
I am going to be writing about accessible travel and am proud to be sharing…
