Category: Travel
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Epic Universe Tragedy: What We Know and Why Ableism Isn’t the Answer
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Earlier this week, a 32-year-old guest, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando. The medical examiner said he died from multiple blunt-impact injuries and ruled the death an accident. Investigations are ongoing, and the ride is closed for now. What…
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Thoughts on Transport: Guest Blog Post on Scope
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When I was 10 years old and visiting my first beach they were all I could think about. I had come prepared with my own bucket and spade, ready to take on any challenge that may come my way. The first obstacle presented itself almost immediately after I jumped out…
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Booms, Butts, Battlestar Galactica
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I’ve stared at a wide range of butts in my day. I apologize if that sounds crass, but it’s my reality. Anytime I am sitting in my wheelchair with someone standing in front of me, the first thing my eyes have to focus on is someone else’s derriere. To say…
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Better Together: The Long Road to Finding My Voice By Traveling with New People
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Cobblestones are the WORST. They suck, they hurt, and they are absolutely EVERYWHERE in Europe. As a passenger, your discomfort is defined by how spread apart each individual stone is. The closer they sit together, the more likely it is that you will receive an all-expenses-paid, skin-tingling, muscle-vibrating butt massage.…
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Why Where You Stay On Vacation Is So Important
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My unprotected eyes are burning in the mid-afternoon sun. My black leggings provide the perfect disguise for the ever growing amount of swass that is pooling in my wheelchair. My mouth feels so dry, I feel like if I don’t drink water soon, I may begin to resemble the dried-up,…
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Overcoming Washington DC
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At the ripe age of 10 years old, I had the privilege of traveling to Washington D.C. with my family on summer vacation. Being the bratty pre-teen that I was, for most of the trip, all I cared about was how hot it was outside. There was a specific MELTdown…