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2018 Travels Year In Review

By on December 25, 2018

Another year has passed and it was another year of great travels and new experiences.  Surprisingly I only made it on 3 trips this year and plan on going to Puerto Vallarta next week over New Year’s eve.  Here is my exciting 2018, year in review.


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Top 5 Things To Do During A Rainy Cruise

By on June 18, 2018

On my most recent cruise I went on, I was surprised that most of my 5 day cruise was rainy.  I have done 5 cruises before and all of them have been hot or blistering hot.  I guess my hot streak of having great weather has to come to…


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2017 Travels Year In Review

By on December 29, 2017

I couldn’t start travelling until almost the middle of 2017 since I was admitted to the hospital in January and ended up staying there almost 2 months.  Luckily I healed properly and made it in time for my first trip of the year in May.  I managed to squeeze…


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Wheelchair Problems While Travelling

By on October 3, 2017

Travelling to different places around the world can be very exciting and fun.  On my most recent trip to Las Vegas a few weeks ago, I had major wheelchair problems.  Even after politely reminding 3 different sets of staff members at the airport to be careful with my powerchair,…


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Some Advantages of Traveling Being In A Wheelchair

By on May 11, 2017

Yes, traveling in a wheelchair can be stressful when trying to find accessible places and hotels.  The list of problems and disadvantages that goes along with wheelchair travel can be quite obvious but what about the advantages? There are always a positive spin to everything and that’s what I…


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My Travels of 2016, Year In Review

By on January 9, 2017

I slowed down on my travels in 2016 since I had a very busy travel year in 2015.  I made it on 4 trips in 2016, being in 3 different countries.  Here is where I traveled to in 2016.

Chennai and Mumbai, India
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My Top 3 Travel Destinations Wish List for 2017

By on December 27, 2016

Another New Year is about to start and it is always exciting to plan trips for the year.  I went on so many trips the last 8 years that I thought it was best that my trip to Vietnam/Cambodia scheduled for last month was cancelled.  That gives me a chance…


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How Exactly Do I Board A Plane

By on December 15, 2016

 

I have been to 26 countries in the past 8 years and people sometimes ask me how I board a plane and if I get to sit in my wheelchair for the flight.   Unless you are my travel companion or seen the process of getting a wheelchair user…


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My Top 5 Reasons For Travelling

By on September 5, 2016

Before I was paralyzed, I did not get to travel very much.  Once I was in a wheelchair, I realized life was not over and that travelling was still an option for me.  I quickly made some really great friends to take me on some exciting and memorable trips…


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My Ultimate Wheelchair Travel Packing List

By on June 14, 2016

Travelling a lot around the world in my wheelchair, I am often asked what I pack in my suitcase.  People with disabilities are sometimes scared to travel because they do not know what to pack for a trip and might forget some things that they might need.  We not…

ALAN VUONG
Calgary, CANADA

Hi my name is Alan Vuong. I had a really bad car accident that left me paralyzed and in a wheelchair. I have been to 25 countries since and never looked back. I have created this blog to share my experiences and adventures.

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