Tag: blind travel


National Parks, Timed Entry, and Why 2026 Is the Year You Don’t Wing It

A humorous cartoon-style illustration of a fully packed tourist car being stopped at a national park entrance. A park ranger holds up a hand and a clipboard labeled “No Entry” while a sign nearby reads “Timed Entry Required.” The car is overloaded with camping gear on the roof, and the scene playfully shows the traveler being turned away for not having a reservation.

It’s worth saying this out loud, because a lot of people still think this is a brand-new thing. The timed entry reservation system at national parks has actually been around for a few years now. The big difference is enforcement. For a long time, rangers were… let’s call it generous.Read More …


Is Hotel Digital Keys and App-Only Check-In Accessible?

a smiling middle aged man and his black lab guide dog take a hotel room key from the lobby check in desk attendant.

Great for Some, Brutal for Others There is a particular moment at the end of a travel day that tells you everything you need to know about a hotel. You have landed. You are tired. Your brain is already in pajamas. You walk into the lobby, phone in hand, andRead 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 …


New TSA rules on liquids in Carry on bags

A man wearing dark sunglasses holds two bottles of liquids before packing them into a carry on. A guide dog sits nearby watching.

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 …


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