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Who doesn’t love a good adventure?

Drinking in new experiences and the sense of discovery does a body, and mind, good.

 So, when longing for a little novelty in life, worrying about if your body’s own abilities fit into the itinerary can put a damper on the excitement.

No cause for concern. In addition to our insight on U.S. cities that happily accommodate travelers with mobility needs, we’ve now also included destinations around the globe!

Check out our full list and let us know what comes to mind from your experience…

      01.  Montreal, Canada

Montreal has a fantastic public railway, VIA Rail, offering seven wheelchair accessible stations (even more coming). The Montreal Botanical Garden, one of the most important botanical gardens in the world, offers around 190 acres of thematic gardens and greenhouses and is accessible. The outdoor gardens are bare and snow covered between November to April, so late Spring, Summer or early Autumn would be great times to visit.  All pavilions at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts are equipped with access ramps and allow guests to move around without any problems through the exhibits. The city also features classic European-style cathedrals, many of which are entirely accessible.

      02.  London, England

London may be a town filled with history, but it is up to date on accessibility. St Paul's Cathedral, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline. While the main west front entrance is accessed via steps, the south churchyard entrance is step-free, and is the recommended access for entry for those with mobility needs. The Tower of London, a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, welcomes all visitors. For those with mobility needs, here’s a helpful map detailing routes and other useful information. The London Eye, a gigantic Ferris wheel (also known as the Millennium Wheel), and the London Eye River Cruise are fully accessible for disabled guests, with wheelchair access and disabled toilets.

      03.  Borås, Sweden

The Boras Zoo features a 40 acre green oasis focusing on great African and Nordic wild animals.  Specifics on accessibility throughout the park can be found here. Bara, a restaurant inside of the First Grand Hotel, has no stairs, an accessible restroom, and enough space to move around with a mobility device. Bonus: Boras won the 2015 Access City Award, recognizing the comprehensive and strategic approach to eliminating barriers and creating an accessible city for all. Learn more from the European Network for Accessible Tourism.

Oh, and did you know? The Tour is the perfect globe-trotting match for all of these grand comings and goings. Not a rollator, not a walker, but a walker reinvented. Like nothing you've ever seen. Learn more about the Tour here. 

What are your favorite international destinations?

We’d lovWho doesn’t love a good adventure?

Drinking in new experiences and the sense of discovery does a body, and mind, good.

So, when longing for a little novelty in life, worrying about if your body’s own abilities fit into the itinerary can put a damper on the excitement.

No cause for concern. In addition to our insight on U.S. cities that happily accommodate travelers with mobility needs, we’ve now also included destinations around the globe!

Check out our full list and let us know what comes to mind from your experience…   

0     01.  Montreal, Canada

Montreal has a fantastic public railway, VIA Rail, offering seven wheelchair accessible stations (even more coming). The Montreal Botanical Garden, one of the most important botanical gardens in the world, offers around 190 acres of thematic gardens and greenhouses and is accessible. The outdoor gardens are bare and snow covered between November to April, so late Spring, Summer or early Autumn would be great times to visit.  All pavilions at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts are equipped with access ramps and allow guests to move around without any problems through the exhibits. The city also features classic European-style cathedrals, many of which are entirely accessible.

      02.  London, England

London may be a town filled with history, but it is up to date on accessibility. St Paul's Cathedral, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline. While the main west front entrance is accessed via steps, the south churchyard entrance is step-free, and is the recommended access for entry for those with mobility needs. The Tower of London, a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, welcomes all visitors. For those with mobility needs, here’s a helpful map detailing routes and other useful information. The London Eye, a gigantic Ferris wheel (also known as the Millennium Wheel), and the London Eye River Cruise are fully accessible for disabled guests, with wheelchair access and disabled toilets.

      03.  Borås, Sweden

The Boras Zoo features a 40 acre green oasis focusing on great African and Nordic wild animals.  Specifics on accessibility throughout the park can be found here. Bara, a restaurant inside of the First Grand Hotel, has no stairs, an accessible restroom, and enough space to move around with a mobility device. Bonus: Boras won the 2015 Access City Award, recognizing the comprehensive and strategic approach to eliminating barriers and creating an accessible city for all. Learn more from the European Network for Accessible Tourism.

Oh, and did you know? The Tour is the perfect globe-trotting match for all of these grand comings and goings. Not a rollator, not a walker, but a walker reinvented. Like nothing you've ever seen. Learn more about the Tour here.

What are your favorite international destinations?

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