source url We left the stunning Dolomite mountains with a cumulative fatigue. Despite the amazing places, people and memories on the trip; driving from Slovenia to the Italian mountains and two day later to Austria was tough. Below you can see the tranquil views we left behind on day 12. After Kasia drove behind the blue team… Continue Reading
Daily Perspective
Europe Without Barriers: Day 9, 10 and 11
http://fiveonenine.ca/2013/05/oh-hello-internet/ I hope you all enjoyed the video from Ljubljana and Postojna caves (day 8). It was a team collaboration between myself, Stefano Massoli (Italian media guru) and Kasia (a true up and coming photographer). I think it really highlighted how we are travelling ‘Europe Without Barriers’ despite the potential issues while having a great time…. Continue Reading
Europe Without Barriers: Day 5, 6 & 7
http://stevejamesltd.com/dinner-party-shaftesbury-melbury-vale-vineyard/photo-09-12-2016-20-03-53/ One of the ‘problems’ of seeing a LOT of Europe in one go is finding time to blog about it. So here is a quick update from the Europe Without Barriers trip. Of course a bigger summary article will happen afterwards. On Tuesday, 9th June (day 5) we had another accessible minibus ride with the… Continue Reading
Europe Without Barriers: Day 1 & 2
As my regular readers will know, Kasia and I just spent a month in Barcelona. It was part leisure and part work with MIC Sant Jordi & the Catalan Tourist Board for www.accomable.com. On Monday we drove from Barcelona to Cannes. Tuesday from Cannes to Follonica. This trip is my first time in Italy. As… Continue Reading
Accessible Tourism Roadtrip: Beautiful Barcelona
It’s been 3 weeks since we began the Accessible Tourism Roadtrip. So far we’ve had an amazing boatride to Santander, saw old friends in Aviles, made the local newspaper too, made the long drive to Barcelona, stayed in an amazing apartment at MICs Sant Jordi, and enjoyed endless fun in the Catalan capital. This weekend… Continue Reading
Politics, Media and Everyday People
There seems to be such a void between politics, the media and everyday people. All I seem to read, watch and hear is immigrants and disabled people draining our society. Yet the recession, debt and issues we currently face began in financial sectors. Sectors that remain propped up by our government. A little economics 101…. Continue Reading
What Disables You?
I don’t really remember when I first knew that I was disabled. I’ve heard stories of how I didn’t move like other toddlers. Then I remember being at school in my wheelchair. That first moment of knowing I was ‘different’ just doesn’t stand out. This is of course testament to my mum and dad. To… Continue Reading
Sparks of Change
Peaks and Troughs. Ebb and Flow. However much I strive for consistency, it always seems to evade me. Partly because I guess ‘that’s life’. Partly because I seem to like to mix things up! I tend to regularly kick off new challenges. From finishing 2014 tired, living back home, and struggling with a deterioration in… Continue Reading