Category: travel hacks


Before You Book That Trip: The Preparedness Checklist That Saves You Later

Ted Tahquechi standing beside an open suitcase as he carefully folds clothing and organizes travel essentials before a trip. His white mobility cane is visible, reinforcing independence and preparedness. Beside him sits his black Labrador guide dog Fauna, wearing her working harness and a visible “Do Not Distract Working Service Dog” sign. The image reflects thoughtful travel planning, accessibility awareness, and guide dog preparedness before departure.

There is a moment in travel planning where excitement takes over. The cruise countdown timer is ticking. The airfare is looking decent. The hotel has that rooftop pool you absolutely plan to “accidentally” spend too much time near. And then you click purchase. I have learned to pause right beforeRead More …


Hotel Hacks for Blind and Low Vision Travelers

A blind man with his guide dog sitting neary in a hotel room unpacks his suitcase.

Stepping into a fresh hotel room as a blind traveler can feel like arriving at a mini adventure destination. The carpet’s texture changes at the doorway, the AC unit hums softly from somewhere above, and your guide dog’s ears perk up at the new environment. With my guide dog FaunaRead More …


Staying hydrated when traveling

A blind man, wearing sunglasses in a hotel room reaching for a bottle of water off the shelf.

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 …


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