ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL: The Magic of Marrakesh
By Paul Nicholls I’m Paul Nicholls, and Marrakesh was one of the most memorable trips I’ve taken as a wheelchair user. The city is a whirlwind of colours, sounds, and scents, and navigating it with wheels brings both challenges and unexpected joys. The highlight of my stay was the Park Hyatt Marrakech. From the moment […]
Craigatin House & Courtyard
By Erica Crompton A stone’s throw from all the action at The Enchanted Forest and set on the fringes of Pitlochry’s lively-yet-quaint grey stone village, finding The Craigatin House & Courtyard is like discovering hidden treasure. Amid pine trees, red-spotted toadstools and a backdrop of Scotland’s most majestic mountains, lies this grey stone house for […]
“We found Scotland’s most accessible night out on our wheelchair-friendly Pitlochry escape!”
Hopezine’s Founding Editor, ERICA CROMPTON, falls under The Enchanted Forest’s spell… As the sun sets over Scotland’s Pitlochry village, with its silver stone cottages and independent shops and cafes, the nearby Faskally forest lights up at the Enchanted Forest. I’ve just returned here with my wheelchair-tooting partner – it’s Scotland’s biggest annual attraction for all […]
An accessible day in Bridlington
By Erica Crompton Birds, beaches and the odd barnacle – Bridlington has it all. But it’s also one of the most accessible coastal towns in Britain. With its coastal charm and rare birds, we visited this month to test it out. We started our day driving through the countryside, which to our delight was all […]
A wheelie-friendly weekend in Hull
By Erica Crompton The working class city of Hull has been quietly redefining itself since winning the City of Culture in 2017, and for wheelchair users, the city offers a warm and reasonably accessible welcome. From cultural landmarks to thoughtful accommodation, Hull’s approach to inclusivity is a pleasant surprise. The Truck Theatre is a gem for theatre-lovers […]
ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL – Hilton Taghazout Bay Beach Resort & SPA
By Erica Crompton We pull-up to Taghazout’s Hilton Hotel in a large, white people carrier and are greeted with a sprawling foyer in sandy-hued marble, thoughtful designer lighting and friendly smiles at reception. Nothing is too much to ask of staff here at the 5-star resort. In fact, we came to view the locals as […]
ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL: The wheelchair-friendly Prague CoolPass city cruise
This winter, Paul, Dan, Coz and I took the flight from a drizzly Birmingham to a colder climb – Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic. Prague is a majestic city and we discovered the best way to sightsee was the Prague CoolPass cruise along the Vltava River which gives panoramic views of the […]
STYLE BAROMETRE By Patience M. Chigodora
5 Things I Love: 1. Heart & Key Necklace – A gift to myself on my 26th birthday, this necklace symbolizes my commitment to holding the key to my heart, opportunities, and life journey. 2. Dhuku/Headwrap – Wearing a dhuku, or headwrap, makes me feel like a queen, connected to my mother, grandmother, and the […]
My experience with ‘Access the Dales’ Terrainhopper
By Paul Nicholls The TerrainHopper, which Yorkshire charity Access the Dales puts on for wheelchair users free of charge, is an impressive all-terrain wheelchair designed to provide accessibility in rugged environments like the Yorkshire Dales. Here are some highlights I found: Off-Road Capability: The TerrainHopper excels in challenging terrains, including deep mud, sand, snow, and […]
An accessible road-trip to Amsterdam
Through the rolling hills of Staffordshire we ride,In a Dacia, our trusty steed by our side.A wheelchair friendly road-trip, an adventure so grand,As we make our way to Amsterdam, across the land. The wind in our hair, the sun on our faces,We travel with joy to new and exotic places.The road may be long, but […]