Category: Travel Blog
Moab for Blind Travelers – Where the Rocks Have Personality

Who needs sweeping vistas when the rocks are whispering your name? Seriously, if you’ve never been hugged by a warm slab of sunbaked sandstone, you haven’t really lived. Moab, Utah, is one of those places that proves beauty doesn’t require eyesight—just a sense of curiosity, a sturdy pair of shoes,Read More …
Power Banks, Batteries, and Boarding Passes: What You Really Need to Know Before Flying This Year

Let’s talk about something that’s going to affect just about every traveler hitting the skies in 2025—and especially those of us who travel blind or low vision and like to stay powered up for the journey. There have been some recent updates from our friends at the TSA (and theRead More …
Getting Lost On Purpose: Why Blind Travelers Should Wander More

I used to plan every step of a trip like a general preparing for war. Schedules. Maps. Backup maps for the backup maps, extra phone batteries, extra white cane in case Fauna got sick, you name it, I brought it with me. In my early days of traveling blind, IRead More …
Packing like a pro

Packing for a trip is an art form, especially when you’re blind or low vision. It’s not just about what you pack, but how you pack it. I’ve learned the hard way that putting socks next to toothpaste invites a minty surprise you didn’t ask for. This article walks throughRead More …
New TSA rules on liquids in Carry on bags

Breaking the Liquid Barrier: TSA’s New Tech Might Finally Let You Travel with Your Favorite Shampoo If you’ve flown in the last two decades, you’ve probably had The Talk with your toiletries. “Sorry, giant bottle of conditioner—we just can’t do this anymore. It’s not you, it’s the 3.4-ounce limit.” ForRead More …
Staying hydrated when traveling

Dehydration while traveling is always a concern. The recirculated air aboard the planes always makes me feel parched and if your destination is at altitude for a skiing vacation or even just a trip to the mountains, often the first thing you want is water when you arrive at yourRead More …
Sedona here we come!

Tomorrow we head to Sedona Arizona with the wonderful folks at Flight For Sight @FlightForSight to capture photos for our Tactile Art Project. Stya tuned for lots of updates. Desert, Cactus and Ghost Towns here we come!
Reviewing the All Terrain Cane from Awarewolf Gear

When venturing into challenging landscapes, having the right mobility aid is paramount for safety and maximizing the enjoyment of the experience. This summer, we evaluated the All Terrain Cane (ATC) by Awarewolf Gear in Moab, Utah’s rugged terrain, putting it through its paces on various trails to assess its effectivenessRead More …
Aira – Visual Interpreting for accessibility

Ever found yourself packing for a trip, wanting to wear a specific outfit for a meeting or occasion, but struggling to identify which shirt is which? Or navigating an airport, yearning to find your own way to the departure gate without waiting for assistance? What about reading a menu inRead More …