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 […]
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Travelling amid COVID-19
Mandy Latimore takes a look at what travel after lockdown might look like as the tourism industry takes steps to keep its customers safe You all must be feeling as trapped and hemmed in as myself. This is the most time I’ve spent in my home without a break. It […]
VIP treatment at Ghost Mountain Inn
Ari Seirlis recently visited the Ghost Mountain Inn in KwaZulu-Natal, where he received a warm welcome. He shares his experience Rain was belting down when I arrived at the Ghost Mountain Inn in the northern part of KwaZulu-Natal. I called the reception desk, and the moment the vehicle stopped as...
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 […]
Holidaying accessibly in style
Karin Coetzee, occupational therapist and content creator for the travel website Disabled Travel, reviews stylish and accessible seaside accommodation. The View in Simon’s Town “Being wheelchair-dependent should not be a hindrance to holidaying.” This is the belief of the family who lets their lovely holiday house overlooking False Bay in […]
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 […]