At The Crossroads: Taking On Ambitious Travel Regardless of Age Or Ability
At The Crossroads: Taking On Ambitious Travel Regardless of Age Or Ability
October 10, 2018
One of the cruel ironies of getting older is that you may finally have the time and funds to travel yet you may not feel physically or emotionally prepared to go off and be adventurous. Maybe you use a medical device to get around or have other limitations that make travel less enticing or at least more challenging. It’s easy to give in to your hesitation. And yet, there are lots of opportunities and possibilities out there to support you as you head out on the road- if you know where to look. For example, Handiscover is a new website that provides worldwide advice and assistance for people with disabilities looking for accessible travel options. For additional suggestions about places you would never think could accommodate a wheelchair, check out this list here. And if money is your travel challenge, take a look at some good reminders about cheaper senior travel here. Finally, for those of you alone and unsure what solo travel might be like as an older person, read the story of Rebecca Gummere, a writer who summoned the courage to pick up and travel cross-country by herself (with her dogs) at age 64. So pull out your maps and read about her tales of solo travel here.