MemberJoan Pahisa
MemberVisiting the Atacama Desert in Chile
Hi everyone!
Here I come again, this time with an article on the Atacama Desert in the north of Chile. As there isn’t much accessibility related information online, I thought that I would share with you the article that I wrote about it.
Again, I traveled with a friend, both of us wheelchair users, in January 2025 (actually, it was on the same…
Visiting the Patagonia in Chile (Penguins, Glaciers and more)
Hi everyone!
As there isn’t much accessibility related information on the south of Chile, I wanted to share with you an article that I wrote about it. It’s already been shared in General Discussions, but I wanted to add it here in the South America group, so that future travelers may find it easier.
Anyway, I visited the Patagonia in the south…
Reply to Shinkansen reservation required?
Hi Elkin,
I have always reserved a wheelchair seat for the Shinkansen, though you may be able to get a non-reserved seat and stay at the deck between cars. I was going to try that the next time, but didn’t have the chance.
Can you board on your own? If you don’t need the assistance, it should be fine. If you need it, they may refuse. I would…
Reply to How to power up a SMARTDRIVE unit in Japan?
It’s been many years since I was in Japan, so I don’t remember much about sockets. I charged my SmartDrive using my European power cord with a socket adapter from EU to Japan type A (the 2-pin one). The 2-pin one works both for type A and type B sockets, which is why I can’t remember if most sockets were 2 or 3 pinned.
As for the voltage and so…
Reply to Kamikochi / Tateyama in wheelchair
Regarding the post towns, I went from Nakatsugawa to Magome by bus (it was wheelchair accessible). Magome is all uphill, but if you’ve got power assist or someone pushing, it’s doable and a very pleasant place.
Then from Magome to Tsumago, the bus was not wheelchair accessible. It was a smaller bus, but the driver helped me get the wheelchair…
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