5 mobility-friendly places to visit
What's the story
Traveling can be a rewarding experience, however, for the ones with mobility challenges, it often takes a lot of planning and consideration.
Luckily, several destinations across the globe are emerging as accessible, providing facilities and services to accommodate travelers with varying needs.
From barrier-free attractions to accessible public transportation, these destinations let everyone indulge in their uniqueness without unnecessary hurdles.
Here are five such destinations.
Barcelona
Barcelona: A barrier-free city
Notably, Barcelona is known for being accessible. The city has an elaborate network of wheelchair-friendly public transport, including bus and metro lines.
Most of its famous attractions such as Park Guell and La Sagrada Familia provide ramps and elevators for easy access.
The city's beaches even have adapted walkways and amphibious chairs available during summer months.
Sydney
Sydney: Inclusive attractions
Sydney features a number of inclusive attractions for those with mobility challenges.
The iconic Sydney Opera House even offers guided tours for those with limited mobility.
Public transport (trains, ferries) are equipped with ramps or lifts for wheelchairs.
Additionally, a number of Sydney beaches have beach wheelchairs available on request.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam: Accessible canals
Amsterdam has improved accessibility across the city to a large extent.
Several museums such as the Rijksmuseum have added elevators and ramps, making it easier to move within their premises.
Public trams have low floors to make them easier to board, while canal cruises provide specially designed boats specifically for people using wheelchairs.
Singapore
Singapore: Universal design approach
Singapore's universal design approach makes traveling across different parts of this vibrant city-state a breeze, globally recognized as one of Asia's most accessible cities.
Thanks to its thoughtfully-planned infrastructure, which features tactile paving along sidewalks, plus the many wheelchair-friendly taxis that you can easily request at reasonable rates.
This makes for seamless navigation during your time here!
London
London: Historical sites made easy
London has already moved towards making historical sites more accessible. It installed elevators wherever possible. It also gives detailed information about step-free routes online. So, visitors can plan before reaching places like Buckingham Palace or Tower Bridge.
Also, buses have low floors, making boarding easy. Tube stations are still upgrading facilities. All these improvements only add to the overall user experience. It's especially helpful for those needing more assistance while moving around the city.