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Green mountains with trees and mist under a cloudy sky in the Scottish Highlands.

Accommodation Recommendations (or not)

Blackshaw Moor Caravan Club Site

Our first time camping and how we found the site.

A white van is parked in a clearing at the base of a lush, green hill, with a larger, more arid mountain visible in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Miscellaneous

Our First Opus Experience

Our first time making a trip with the Opus that we purchased at the NEC!

A winding road cuts through a rugged mountain valley, flanked by steep, rocky slopes and patches of greenery under a soft, hazy sky.

Miscellaneous

An Apology

Sorry for the lack of activity!

Red double-decker buses blur past on a London street at dusk, with illuminated buildings and a clear twilight sky in the background.

Transportation Accessibility

Buses and Trains

Is it possible to do a spur of the moment trip, using public transport, when you have a disability? We made a trip to find out.

A teal velvet sofa with wooden legs sits against a white wall on a light wood floor.

Miscellaneous

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and George

Do you know what Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is? I didn't until shortly before George was diagnosed with it. This is George's journey.

A majestic male lion with a thick golden mane walks through grass near a tree.

Accessible Attractions

West Midland Safari Park

If you want to get up close to wild animals, then driving through a safari park gives you that opportunity. We visited West Midland Safari Park for our experience.

Hands typing on a Macbook Pro keyboard, with a Google Docs document open on the screen. A second monitor is visible in the background.

Visually Impaired Experiences

Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired People

Assistive technology for visually impaired people is improving all the time. We take a look at some of the assistive technology that John uses.

A colorful mural of The Beatles is painted on a brick wall. The band members are shown as outlines, each filled with a different solid colour.

Accessible Attractions

The Beatles Story

If you love The Beatles, then you'll want to visit The Beatles Story in Liverpool! If you have no vision at all though, you may want to take a guide with you...

3D graphic of a red and white rocket ship launching into a blue sky with a cloud of smoke.

Accessible Attractions

National Space Centre

If you've ever fancied being a weather person, the National Space Centre gives you the chance to give it a go! There's lots of other things to do here too, if you're interested in space.

Bartender pouring beer from a tap into a glass.

One Off Exhibitions/Places No Longer Open

National Brewery Centre

My grandfather used to love a pint of Bass, so we visited the National Brewery Centre to find out how it's brewed. John also met his new best friend!

The Lovell Telescope, a large radio telescope dish with a metal framework, under a sky transitioning from blue to orange hues.

Accessible Attractions

Jodrell Bank

What exactly can a giant telescope see? I don't know but Jodrell Bank is an interesting place to visit to find out!

Colourful fireworks explode above a snowy mountain town at night.

Miscellaneous

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone!

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