Comments on: How to Travel the World in a Wheelchair

By: SC

SC — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:23:10 +0000

Very inspiring. I can imagine that most underdeveloped or 2nd/3rd world countries probably aren’t as accessible as 1st. You seem to breakthrough any barriers and see some of the most beautiful places I am still dreaming of seeing.

By: Nathan Daube

Nathan Daube — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 18:37:51 +0000

Thanks for the great info and support. I’m still pretty new to needing a powerchair to get around and reading your blog has really given me the imitative to get out and travel a bit again. I spent the last several weeks traveling with my Dad for a week and then traveling alone the following weekend. It’s amazing once you swallow the “What If” fear and decide that “I’ll figure it out” attitude can reopen doors you thought were too tough to deal with. I learned not all hotel Handicap bathrooms are created equally, some are really tiny (couldn’t even turn around in the chair), to spacious and well appointed. I also got parked out of my side-ramp van and had to figure out how to get in. The lesson there is if someone will move it for you at the hotel your staying in let them, teaching the parking offender a lesson about being aware of your entry needs doesn’t work if they have a closed mind and are argumentative. People are usually super nice and helpful if you ask and while there are challenges most of them can be figured out. My newest addition is a tile and grout brush to clean the wheelchair tires (got stuck in a muddy campground visiting relatives) and didn’t want to track up the hotel. Now the brush is the latest addition to travel supplies. Thanks again for your great blog

By: Mary Anne

Mary Anne — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:22:37 +0000

Thanks for answering all of the questions with such detail; I appreciate it. My spine broke at the neck and I went from quadriplegic to limited mobility/feeling using a walker, with a wheelchair probably in my future. Although I’ve gone back to work (I teach college English) and drive, I’m afraid to travel because of all of my limitations. I’d love to start traveling again, so I was really excited to read about your travel stories!

By: Jamie Wrimer

Jamie Wrimer — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 04:51:31 +0000

I like what this article mentions about handling emergencies. I am planning a trip with my mother who is in a wheel chair. I think that being prepared for anything that might go wrong is a really good idea, as it will help us be comfortable even if we don’t need it. Thanks for sharing!

By: Jessy Shaw

Jessy Shaw — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:03:06 +0000

This is such an inspiring story. My mom was recently paralyzed in a rollover car accident and she was so heartbroken about not being able to live out her dream of travelling to world. Reading this, I see that it is totally possible! I have been looking into getting her a transport wheelchair so that it might be a little easier to take her out and to other places. I will be sending her this blog and hopefully inspire her to live her dream! Thanks for sharing!

By: Shinta

Shinta — Wed, 20 May 2015 14:01:02 +0000

Wow Cory you so inspiring i will think if you whenever i feel like i want to give up. I am from Indonesia and have disability and also loves travelling. ATM, I’m also traveling with my modified scooter all over Indonesia all by myself, i have post polio syndrome but lucky me i still can walk little bit that is why i can travel all by myself.

Thanks Cory for sharing your story. So proud of you.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 14 May 2015 14:08:47 +0000

Way to go Cory – you and your mom are an inspiration. Enjoyed this story very much! My daughter uses a wheelchair and everywhere we go we think how could Jenny do this? We have some funny stories of how her handicap and wheelchair have gotten us through some long lines. Once we were at the Empire State Building and the line was like an hour long to get up to the observation deck. I asked an official how long he thought the line was and he saw my daughter and said right this way sir – we were at the top in less than 10 minutes. I felt bad cutting the line but got over it quickly as we made it in time to see the sunset.

By: Karmen

Karmen — Sun, 10 May 2015 09:50:54 +0000

I just love the quote: ”If you can’t stand up, stand out!” And your story Cory is really incredibly inspiring 🙂 I also love to travel, so totally understand your wish to travel the world till you still can. So I will keep my fingers crossed for you! And abt accesability of my own country. Slovenia has done a lot in this field, but some things still need to be done. But I can assure you that Slovenia in comparison with other I’ve visited is one of more acessible for people with disabilities like yours. So you are very welcome to come for a visit! Wish you and your mom best of luck!

By: JB & Renee

JB & Renee — Sun, 10 May 2015 00:47:43 +0000

Very inspiring! We have a saying in the Philippines: “Kung gusto, may paraan. Kung ayaw, may dahilan.” This roughly translates to “If you want something, there’s always a way. If you don’t, there are nothing but excuses.” You’re living proof that if you really want something in this world, nothing can stop you. Best of luck to you and all your travels! 🙂

By: Karmela

Karmela — Fri, 08 May 2015 16:12:27 +0000

When i was reading your experience, line by line, i felt your feeling of hapiness when you were write this story about your challenge. And you showed to us, what ever our dreams, we must try to realize it. Certainly you did big effort take like this challenge.