After a year in lockdown, there might be some of your important travel documents that have expired. MANDY LATIMORE investigates the renewal process With the current lockdown and travel restrictions we may be remiss in checking the expiry date of various travel documents from passports to vehicle licences. It is...
Author: Mandy Latimore
Exploring the Durban Promenade
A recent work trip took MANDY LATIMORE to Durban, which gave her an opportunity to explore the longest beachfront promenade in sub-Saharan Africa. She shares her experience Since the lockdown, we have all been focused on COVID-19, and the rules and regulations that restrict our movements. I have been looking...
Level 1 travel restrictions
Although international travel is open, it is by no means easier to travel. Mandy Latimore takes a look at the rules in place to protect travellers from COVID-19 With the president moving the country to Level 1 of the lockdown, there have been conflicting and confusing reports about travel into...
Travel during lockdown level 2
As lockdown rules are eased, Mandy Latimore encourages South Africans to support their national parks by booking a holiday With the latest announcement that leisure and interprovincial travel will be allowed, I decided to do a quick survey of Rolling Inspiration readers to see if anyone is currently or plans...
Getting your holiday on
Some accommodation suggestions for those planning to spend the December holiday season in Cape Town or Durban As we hurtle towards the end of another year, we are all looking forward to some rest and relaxation. Here are some accessible accommodation establishments you may find useful if you have […]
Restore body, mind and soul in the Cape
Whether you are looking for an adventure or a peaceful breakaway, the Overberg is the place to be My latest foray into areas of the Cape that are not that well known – especially to us “wheelies” – led me to an amazing woman, Robyn Simmons, who decided to make […]
Hassle-free visas
With increased security measures in place, it can be a challenge to secure a visa to travel overseas. Here’s how to tick all the boxes A fellow “wheelie” asked for advice about getting visas for Europe and the United Kingdom (UK) for him and his caregiver. After I gave him […]
Exploring Cape Town
From accessible transport in and around Cape Town to the beautiful view from the accessible room in the Aha Quayside Hotel in Simon’s Town, here are some tips for exploring the Mother City While on my many travels for work and pleasure, I visited Cape Town and needed to arrange […]
Bon voyage!
There are a few things to consider when planning an accessible holiday. With this basic checklist, you’ll be sure to have the trip of your dreams. With my daily work, I’m often contacted by people with disabilities asking for assistance with planning a holiday. Here is one of these requests […]
Travel tips for your wheelchair
It is heart-breaking to see wheelchairs damaged by airlines, but the baggage handlers are not always to blame In February 2018 I wrote about what to do if your equipment is damaged while you’re travelling and what your rights are if you need to claim. Throughout the rest of the […]