Articles written by Monica Guy
All 28 articles written by Monica Guy
Lisbon's Miradouros (Viewpoints): Belvederes in Portugal's Capital
Category: Portugal Travel
Lisbon is built over seven hills and there are great views from the summits. They're called miradouros, small parks with benches and a cafe or two. Here are the best. more...
Lisbon's Historic Trams: Tramways & Transport in Portugal's Capital
Category: Portugal Travel
Like Rio de Janeiro's Santa Teresa tram, tramways are not just a good way of getting about Lisbon - they're great fun for tourists too. Here are the main routes and info. more...
Best Beaches in Barcelona, Spain: Explore the Spanish Coast Near Barcelona for Sun, Sea and Sand
Category: Spain Travel
Barcelona is not just a vibrant historic city. Its 4.5km of beaches are some of the finest on the Spanish coast. Here is the pick of the beast beaches around Barcelona. more...
Accessible Tourism in Barcelona: Enjoy an Accessible Holiday in Catalonia's Capital
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
Barcelona in northern Spain is an excellent destination for everyone, but especially disabled or older travellers. Some useful access information for visiting Barcelona. more...
Accessible Tourism in Brussels: Enjoy an Accessible Holiday in Belgium's Capital
Category: Accessible Recreation (general)
Brussels is a superb destination for disabled or older travellers. Some useful access information for visiting Brussels. more...
Accessible Transport in Paris: Travelling To and Around the French Capital With a Disability
Category: Accessible Transportation
Access to public transport in Paris is not easy for older and disabled travellers and for wheelchair users. Tips on accessible travel in and around Paris. more...
Improving Disabled Access: 10 Easy, Cheap Ways to Improve Access for Older and Disabled People
Category: Accessible Recreation (general)
Access for older and disabled people is increasingly important in tourism, recreation and in the workplace. Here are ten simple ideas for how to improve disabled access. more...
Visiting Easter Island: Five Must-Do Tourist Attractions on Rapa Nui (Isla de Pascua)
Category: Chile Travel
Easter Island (Isla de Pascua or Rapa Nui) has a lot to offer the modern-day visitor. Here are five of the best things to do on Easter Island. more...
Where to Sleep and Eat in Parati: Restaurants, Live Music, Bars and Accommodation in Parati, Brazil
Category: Brazil Travel
Rio de Janeiro's weekend getaway town of Parati (Paraty) is a top place for gourmet meals and night-time entertainment. Here's where to stay, eat, drink and party. more...
Parati: History and Culture: Parati (Paraty), Brazil: History of Gold, Slaves and Sugar
Category: Brazil Travel
With its history of slaves and pirates, this unashamed tourist town on Brazil's east coast is a top place in which to get away from Rio de Janeiro's noise and hustle. more...
EasyCruise: Tour the Greek Islands: Cruise around Greece on a Budget on an EasyCruise Ship
Category: Cruise/Island Vacations (general)
Island-hopping around Greece can be an organisational nightmare. See the ancient treasures and classical sights without the modern-day pain on an easyCruise. more...
Rio de Janeiro: Theatre and Parks: Relaxing Days Out in Rio: Theatro Municipal and Botanic Gardens
Category: Brazil Travel
Take it easy in Brazil's large and often stressful city, with a trip to the theatre and a walk in the peaceful botanical gardens. more...
Argentina: Día de la Tradición: San Antonio de Areco: Day of Tradition Celebrates Gaucho Culture
Category: Argentina Travel
Argentina's quintessential gaucho town goes wild each November to celebrate their Día de la Tradición (Day of Tradition). Go there to join in the fun. more...
Gauchos: History and Culture: Argentina's Rural Life: Cattle, Leather, Feasts & Dancing
Category: Argentina Travel
The gaucho (paisano) is the rough, tough dandy of South America. Women love him and men want to be him. But who exactly is he, where can you see him and what is he doing? more...
Lisbon's Elevadores (Funiculars): Elevators and Funicular Railways in Portugal's Capital
Category: Portugal Travel
Lisbon's elevadores, or funiculars, are essential for getting around Lisbon. They all lead to fine viewpoints over the city - here's the lowdown on how to catch them. more...
Disabled Bathing in Barcelona: Accessible Beaches Around Barcelona
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
There are at least six beaches near Barcelona which are accessible for wheelchair users and visitors with other disabilities. Details on accessible bathing possibilities: more...
Accessible Tourism in Valencia: Enjoy an Accessible Holiday in Spain's Best Beach & City Destination
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
Valencia in the northeast of Spain is a superb destination for disabled or older travellers. Some useful access information for visiting Valencia. more...
Accessible Tourism in Lille: Enjoy an Accessible Short Break in the French City of Lille
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
Lille is only one hour from Paris but it's a different world - smaller, friendlier, and much more accessible for travellers with disabilities. more...
Accessible Tourism in Paris: Disabled Access to Sights and Attractions in the French Capital
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
Access to Paris's main tourist attractions for older and disabled travellers and wheelchair users is improving. Some 'Paris by Wheelchair'-style tips: more...
Accessible Travel in Europe: Access to Train and Ferry Travel for People with Disabilities
Category: Accessible Transportation
Accessible travel around Europe by rail and ferry is getting easier for older and disabled people, especially since new EC regulations on access to rail travel. more...
Easter Island: Birdman Competition: Story behind Rapa Nui's Ritual Tangata-Manu Ceremony at Orongo
Category: Chile Travel
The story behind the bloody annual 'birdman' competition between ancient tribes on Easter Island is linked to the powerful Make-Make cult of fertility. more...
Fiesta de las Colectividades: Rosario, Argentina: Festival Celebrating Immigration
Category: Argentina Travel
Rosario's Fiesta de las Colectividades in November is the biggest multicultural celebration in Argentina. Join the festival's mind-boggling mix of culture and traditions. more...
Parati Beaches, Boat Trips & Gold: What to Do on Rio de Janeiro's Unmissable Weekend Trip
Category: Brazil Travel
The town of Paraty is the perfect weekend getaway - but you should find time to get away from the town itself. Here are some top tips. more...
Favela Tours in Rio de Janeiro: Visit Rio's Favelas, or Slums: Brazil's Alternative Culture
Category: Brazil Travel
Rio de Janeiro's favelas, or slums, are legendary. Take a tour for a deeper, fuller insight into what makes into what makes these widely misunderstood communities tick. more...
Santa Teresa Tram, Rio de Janeiro: Rio's Tram Ride (Bondinho) to the Santa Teresa District
Category: Brazil Travel
The Santa Teresa Tram, or bondinho, isn't the most practical way to travel about Brazil's busy capital of Rio de Janeiro - but it's certainly the most fun. more...
Rosario: History and Culture: Rosario, Argentina: a History of Immigration and National Pride
Category: Argentina Travel
Set on the Paraná river, Argentina's lesser-known city of Rosario is known as both the Cradle of the Flag and City of Open Doors. But why? more...
San Antonio de Areco's Gauchos: Argentina's Tradition, Culture, Feasts and Festivals
Category: Argentina Travel
Just two hours from Buenos Aires is San Antonio de Areco, a town offering Argentine rural life in a nutshell. more...
Buenos Aires: Feria de Mataderos: Buenos Aires' Market in Mataderos: Folk Dancing and Horse Shows
Category: Argentina Travel
For a top alternative to Buenos Aires's touristy central markets, jump in a taxi and head to Mataderos, a rip-roaring market festival of fun, games and great souvenirs. more...
