My husband has a disability following a stroke. He walks with a cane and gets tired easily. Do you think we could travel to Armenia? Are Yerevan and the museums accessible for people with reduced mobility? Is the Geghard Monastery accessible? Thanks.
Hi Arlette,
Since no one has replied to your message, I’ll give you some details that might not be very precise.
Fifteen years ago, I traveled to Armenia with another backpacker. We visited the monasteries almost one by one, those that were along our route using public transport or hitchhiking.
All the monasteries are single-story, but to get inside, there are a few wide steps. With a cane or the arm of a companion, it shouldn’t be too difficult. The floors of the oldest monasteries are covered with original stone slabs—not always very smooth—and somewhat uneven, so be careful and focus on the ground while getting help.
I’ll remind you that there are a few benches to rest on.
The Geghard Monastery is one of the oldest; it’s the one with the Holy Lance. There are chapels and monks' cells built into the rock, and I avoided exploring everything. At the time, I wasn’t disabled like I am now, but I was extremely careful not to fall.
This monastery is very busy, especially on Sundays, so go during the week and hire a car with a driver from the nearest town.
Yerevan Museum: I can’t tell you much more—I visited without any issues and don’t remember any particular difficulties.
The Armenian people are extremely welcoming and will help you without any problem. If there are communication issues, they’ll use their smartphones to find someone who speaks French so you can explain your situation.
As with any disability, plan for what I call "extra time":
time for a visit by a person with a disability = time for a visit by a non-disabled person + one-third more time... meaning take even more time and get help.
A thousand apologies for not responding as you might have hoped. I think you and your husband can enjoy a trip to Armenia—this disability shouldn’t be an obstacle to visiting this country.
And when you return, please take the time to share a trip report with us.
No difficulties visiting YEREVAN itself. The museums are accessible. The Geghard Monastery is also accessible. Ideally, if you can, rent a car. Not much traffic.
I wanted to share a tip I noticed during a 5-day stay in Rome: access to all national museums and sites like the Colosseum or the Vatican Museums is free and doesn’t require a reservation for the person holding a CMI card and their companion.
Depending on the site, you can still book online, or you can call the museum’s reservation service—they have French-speaking staff. But it’s not mandatory.
The reason I was given over the phone: The Italian Disability Card includes the percentage of disability level, and only those with the most significant disabilities benefit from it. Since other countries (including France) don’t specify this, all tourists with a CMI card are entitled to it.
I’ll add that every time, the staff is lovely and bends over backwards to make access easier for you.
Hello, I’d like to take a trip for my 70th birthday this winter, but I’m looking for itineraries with a few days (1 or 2) at each stop to rest. I’ve recently had a stroke and, unfortunately, can’t travel the way I used to. So, I’m looking for itineraries that aren’t too demanding but still let me and my husband explore something new. We’ve traveled quite a bit before and would love to do one last trip (South America…). Thanks for your help!
Hi there.
I’m looking for a solo trip to Greece or its islands very soon—hotels or resorts that are wheelchair-accessible, with adapted rooms and bathrooms.
I’d love to soak up the Greek atmosphere and eat well.
Any recommendations would be especially welcome.
Lupeta.
I’m going to Amsterdam alone for 5 days.
I’d like to know if, as a disabled person with a French CMI card, I can get free entry to museums (I’m planning to visit 4). If not, would you recommend the city card?
I won’t be using public transport but will get around on foot or by taxi.
I’m also thinking of visiting Haarlem and the Frans Hals Museum. I’ll take the train.
Thanks for your help!
This is my first time traveling alone since my difficulties 😉
My disabled friend needs a walking cane to get around.
We’re taking a flight soon, and I was wondering if he needs to show a medical prescription to keep it at boarding, or if his disability card alone is enough. When I booked the tickets on Ryanair, I didn’t mention his disability ???...........Thanks for any advice!
Hello,
we’re planning a three-week trip to Brazil.
What sights and accommodations would you recommend, given we’re a couple with mom in a wheelchair and two older teens, and we’d like to visit:
-Iguazu Falls
-Rio de Janeiro (Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, old town... and a beach)
-Salvador de Bahia
-if possible, another city further north like Recife or Natal
We’ll arrive in São Paulo, where we’ll visit the young Brazilian woman we had the chance to host during her high school year in France.
It’s hard to gauge hotel accessibility from France (bathroom photos aren’t very telling and worry us...)
Another concern: domestic flights in Brazil.
Trip with “assistance” – we just got back from a Brest/BKK round-trip in business class with Air France, and the assistance went really smoothly, both in PAR and BKK.
But at an outrageous price: over 4,000 € per person.
Next time, in November, we’re going with Thaiways, departing from PAR.
Question: if I book Brest/PAR with Air France and then BKK with Thai, will the assistance system still work between the two airlines?
We’re traveling as a family from July 2 to 16, including one adult in a wheelchair.
Do you know the must-see spots in Montréal, Quebec City, Saguenay, and the surrounding areas that are wheelchair-accessible?
We’ve had to book hotel rooms, often in chains, to ensure accessible showers (elevators, etc.).
Here’s where we’re staying: Montréal – Saint-Jérôme (since we’re coming back from Parc Omega) – Trois-Rivières – Saguenay/Chicoutimi – Tadoussac – L’Île-aux-Coudres – Quebec City, so you get an idea of our route.
We’re planning a family trip to Tokyo for late October 2026, and I’d love your advice on organizing this stay. Here’s some info to give you a better idea of our situation:
• There’ll be two adults (one with a mild mobility impairment, which makes long walks tricky) and a child who’ll be 13 at the time.
• We’d like to spend around 15 days there to explore temples, traditional Japanese culture, and, of course, the world of manga and video games.
My questions:
1. Weather in October: What’s the climate like during that period? Should we pack any specific clothing?
2. Flight bookings: When’s the best time to book? And, in your opinion, is it better to fly from Paris or Brussels?
3. Accommodation: We prefer Airbnb-style rentals or similar. Which neighborhoods do you recommend for good location without too much commuting?
4. Trip duration: Are 15 days enough for a first trip?
5. Accessibility: Any specific tips for someone who struggles with long walks (accessible transport, routes, etc.)?
6. Other recommendations: Must-visit spots in Tokyo (or nearby) for a family that loves manga, temples, and Japanese culture?
I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed starting the preparations, so any advice or personal experiences would be super helpful. Thanks in advance for your help!
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