This past year has been an exciting first year for Able Amsterdam! What started as a little list of Amsterdam's accessible places on my phone turned into a fully fledged website with 64 location recommendations, 17 blog posts,…
Solo travel is one of the biggest things I’ve missed since my accident. The adventure, the freedom, the quality ‘me’ time and the opportunity to interact with lots of different people along the way. It’s something I…
One of my favourite hashtags on Instagram is #BabeWithAMobilityAid. Search this hashtag and you'll find thousands of Instagramers sharing their stories and fighting the stigma of disability. It's been a lifeline for me throughout my recovery, helping…
Disclaimer: I am not a professional with regards to the specifications for accessible toilets. However, based on personal experience as a mobility aid user, I consider the criteria below important. The information in this post should serve…
Disclaimer: I am not a professional with regards to the specifications for accessible toilets. However, based on personal experience as a mobility aid user, I consider the criteria below important. The information in this post should serve…
Below is the second instalment of an earlier blog post, "16 Things I learned from surviving a near-fatal road accident". Click here to read Part 1. 9. It's very hard to comprehend that a traumatic event happened to…
It was the end of a fun night out in Phnom Penh and I was ready to head home. "Home" at that point was my friend Jess's apartment in Tuol Tompoung, where I was staying during my…
Amsterdam has a bustling shopping scene, with retail hot spots like the Kalverstraat, the Negenstraatjes, the P.C. Hoofdstraat and the Haarlemmerdijk. While there are plenty of clothing shops in Amsterdam, accessible fitting rooms are shockingly hard to…
Amsterdam is a museum-lover's paradise. Whether you're into history, art, photography, science, fashion, or even cheese, there's a museum for just about everything. While not all museums are wheelchair-friendly, a growing number are acting on the importance…
Home to some of the most famous artworks in Dutch history, the Rijksmuseum is one of my favourite museums in Amsterdam. Inside, you'll find a diverse collection of treasures, from iconic Dutch Golden Age paintings, to centuries-old…
