What is an emotional support animal? How is an emotional support animal different from a service animal? Can my dog be an emotional support animal? Find the answers to these questions and more as we explore all things ESA. Learn what it takes to make your pet an ESA, what training your pet should have, and what benefits an emotional support animal provides.

My physical limitations are often in conflict with my desire for adventure and spontaneity. There’s a certain romantic notion of adventure and simply going where your mood and the road take you. However, this can be incredibly difficult when the “road” is made of dirt and stairs and your mood is, “Dammit, I’m in so much pain!!! Why didn’t I plan for this?!” My visit to Jenolan Caves was one of these times.

Sydney, Australia regularly tops lists as one of the most accessible cities in the world. In fact, the most difficult part of the trip is the long haul flight one must endure to get there. But don’t worry, I have helpful suggestions on how you can make the flight more tolerable and fully enjoy the land down under.

Taking cabs or using rideshare apps can easily set you back hundreds of dollars. Renting a car can set you back even more and leave you dealing with the anxiety of finding suitable parking. With a hop on hop off bus company like City Sightseeing, you can purchase a half-day, full-day, or multi-day bus pass that's sure to take you to most of the major attractions. Prices start at just $15 USD. In Cape Town, each bus on the City and Cape routes are equipped with a wheelchair access ramp, room for wheelchair seating, and an audio tour in 16 different languages.

The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town is an excellent place for shopping, entertainment, food, and taking in views of the Atlantic Ocean and Table Mountain. It’s also home to the Two Oceans Aquarium, daily departures to Robbin Island, and incredible live musical performances.

When it comes to great views, excellent service, and top-notch amenities, I highly recommend the Taj Hotel, Cape Town. It’s quite affordable and offers some of the best views of Table Mountain as well as a convenient home base for all tourist attractions. I could literally sit in my deep soaking bathtub and look out to these stunning views of Table Mountain while caring for my aching joints.

Cape L’Agulhas, South Africa is the real southernmost point of Africa, the point where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. It’s a truly magical experience looking off the southernmost tip of the African continent knowing the next land one would encounter is Antarctica. (The only continent I have left to visit.) Many tourists see The Cape of Good Hope (which you should also definitely see) but not many make the almost three-hour drive through beautiful countryside to Cape L’Agulhas.

Planning a trip to Los Angeles? Then you need this ultimate list of must-see attractions and amazing places to eat in beautiful Downtown Los Angeles. Find out all there is to offer in neighborhoods like Little Tokyo, the Arts District, the Historic Core, the Fashion District, Chinatown, Bunker Hill, the Financial District, and South Park. Whether you live here or are just in town to visit, these accessible attractions will have you falling in love with the City of Angels.

Hawaii’s Big Island is filled with natural beauty, delicious food and drinks, interesting cultural experiences, and exciting adventures. These are 10 can’t miss experiences on Hawaii’s Big Island with an eye on accessible travel for those with chronic illness and mobility issues.

In the middle of the Sonoran Desert, midway between San Diego and Los Angeles, you’ll find a community of around 150 permanent residents living off the grid with no official electricity, running water, sewers, toilets, law enforcement or trash pick up service. Slab City, or The Slabs as it’s called, is a largely snowbird community used by squatters and recreational vehicle owners from all over North America.

Green Bay, Wisconsin is more than just football and cheese. Learn about your accessible travel options, great places to stay, things to do, places to eat, and get a little history of the Oneida Nation, Packers Football, and more!

Dreaming of visiting Kyoto, Japan? Traveling can be stressful, especially when you have a chronic illness, disability, or chronic pain. Find out how to plan your accessible trip to Kyoto's top attractions. Including Golden Pavilion Kinkaku-Ji, Silver Pavilion, Philosophers Walk and Nazen-Ji Temple.