The latest accessible travel news, updates & tips for disabled travellers
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Thailand is introducing a new airport baggage screening rule from 16 October 2026, allowing security officers to open checked luggage without the passenger being present if X-ray scans detect prohibited, suspicious, or potentially dangerous items
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Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday halved the tourist visa-free period, dropped many countries from the scheme and approved new privileges for other nationalities — including Indian tourists, whose numbers have plunged.
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Thai Airways is enhancing its fleet with new, modern Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, promising an even more comfortable and efficient journey for UK travellers, especially those seeking accessible adventures across Asia and beyond.
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Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati had passed away at Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thailand’s Royal Household Bureau announced today, June 12.
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Discover Moscow's brand new Tourist Card, designed to make your visit smoother and more accessible. From easy payments to multilingual support, we explore how this initiative is opening up the Russian capital for UK travellers.
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Planning a dream trip to Thailand? Andy Wright Travel brings you the latest on Thailand's proposed new entry fee for foreign tourists, clarifying its impact and sharing essential tips for an accessible, budget-friendly, and unforgettable journey.
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Planning your next accessible adventure? Learn how to protect your holiday investment, find budget-friendly options, and ensure peace of mind for every journey.
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Discover practical tips for accessible travel across the UK, from planning your journey to advocating for better services. Andy Wright Travel helps you navigate current transport challenges and find your next adventure.
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RMT union threatens £210 million blow to London. Business chiefs warn the walkout on the Underground will be an ‘own goal’ as the capital is already being hit by Donald Trump’s Iran war. Business leaders appealed for looming Tube strikes to be called off as they threatened to cause travel misery for many Londoners and hit the capital with a bill estimated at £210million.
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Dreaming of white sands and turquoise waters? Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris offers a stunning escape right here in the UK. Our guide helps UK disabled travellers plan an accessible visit to this 'world's most beautiful' Scottish gem.
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Join Andy Wright Travel as we dive into Thailand's exhilarating Songkran festival, offering practical tips and crucial accessibility insights for wheelchair and mobility scooter users planning a trip to this incredible Thai New Year celebration.
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A foreign man in Pattaya is facing criticism for abusing a Monkey by allegedly forcing the animal to drink alcohol and smoke a cigarette.
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Join Andy Wright Travel as we explore the vibrant landscapes of Thailand, offering practical tips for disabled travellers, budget-friendly insights, and how to enjoy this beautiful country responsibly.
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Planning an accessible trip for the 2026 New Year festivals? Andy Wright Travel helps you navigate the vibrant choices of Thailand's Songkran water fights or Cambodia's traditional Chaul Chnam Thmey, focusing on accessibility, budget, and unforgettable experiences for UK travellers.
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Thailand is implementing mandatory travel insurance for international visitors. This guide for UK disabled travellers covers everything you need to know to ensure a smooth, worry-free, and accessible trip.
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Beyond the Belgian capital’s more obvious sights lies a thriving district known for its classic Belgian cuisine, alternative art scene and gigantic flea market. The Brussels dialect still spoken in much of the Marolles dates back to the Middle Ages, a symbol of the independence of this proudly working-class neighbourhood in central Brussels. Located between the Palace of Justice
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It’s a quintessentially Welsh experience of castles, cockles and cawl when you explore the south-west of the country by train, bus and a new footpath opening this weekSit on the left when you catch the train from Swansea to Carmarthen, and you can watch huge sandy estuaries unspool outside the window. There’s a curlew standing by the water, an egret-haunted pool in the wetlands, and a boardwal
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Explore wild scenery, empty beaches and beautiful villages on the 110-mile Corfu trail, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The riverside was heaving. Families spilt from cafes. A marching band trooped onto the bridge, their tasselled metal helmets dazzling in the sun. Priests with bushy beards delivered ageless chants from beneath their cylindrical kalimavkion hats. Men let off a shot
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Planning an accessible trip to Thailand? Understand the current fuel supply challenges and get practical tips for a smooth, worry-free adventure, ensuring your mobility needs are met.
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Planning an accessible holiday in the UK doesn't have to be a challenge. Andy Wright Travel shares expert tips for wheelchair and mobility scooter users to enjoy stress-free, memorable adventures across the British Isles.
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Dreaming of Thailand in April? Our accessible guide helps you navigate the peak heat safely and comfortably, ensuring a fantastic trip for all, with crucial tips for disabled travellers and budget-friendly solutions.
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