The tabifolk Newsletter — December, 2025
Stories from the Road, Community Highlights, and What’s Next for Accessible Travel
Well, would you look at that? It’s already time for the final newsletter of 2025. Where did this year go?! Last time we spoke, I mentioned that I’d be probably way high in the sky, jetting off to Paris, before traveling onward to the UK for some much-needed family time.
I’m back in Brazil now, with a bang. Someone turned up the heat in our absence. It really is something when you travel from 3 degrees and snow on the ground to 36 degrees and 94% humidity. Talk about being tossed from the freezer to the frying pan!
I’m a bit discombobulated, to be honest. People keep asking, “How was your vacation?”, but I swear, aren’t vacations meant to be relaxing? We crammed so much into two and a half short weeks, and to be honest, I don’t think we ever did quite get on top of the jet lag because of it!
Still, we saw plenty of Paris, which is always a pleasure. It was a joy to be able to introduce our 6-year-old to some of the charms that the city has on full display, 24/7. She was most impressed by both the Eiffel Tower (because, who could ever fail to be impressed?!) and the Moulin Rouge windmill! But we also made sure to take her to the Sacre Coeur, Notre Dame, and the Champs Élysées, as well.
I’ll be sharing much, much more about our adventures, our thoughts, and the challenging transportation problems we faced when trying to get around the place, in the coming weeks — in fact, I should have plenty more to share by the time the January newsletter drops — so keep your eyes peeled, if you’re interested!
For now, though, let’s crack on with this month’s tabifolk newsletter, shall we? I’ve elected to avoid all topics of Christmas, because, well… I think we all get a bit of Christmas fatigue around this time of year, don’t we? Or maybe that’s just me? The old Scrooge that I am!
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Transforming Mediterranean Hospitality: AHA’s Launch of the Accessible Travel Hub in Malta
AHA will establish its first Mediterranean chapter in Malta, creating the Mediterranean Hub for Accessible Hospitality and launching the Corinthia St. George’s Bay–supported Mediterranean Accessible Hospitality Forum in March 2026 to advance inclusive hospitality training and resources.
Your Complete, Step-by-Step Checklist for an Accessible, Stress-Free Trip to Japan
Planning a trip to Japan with a disability can feel overwhelming — different accessibility standards, unfamiliar transportation systems, and a language barrier. This Japan Accessibility Travel Kit is designed to remove that anxiety.
It gathers every essential resource in one place, from connectivity and transportation to tours, hotels, attractions, medications, equipment rentals, and community support. Treat this page like your pre-trip checklist and tick things off as you go.
Discovering Durban — accessible, vibrant, and within reach via Access2Africa Safaris
Whether you’re torn between a nature-filled safari getaway, a beach holiday, or an enriching cultural and historic city break, Durban blends all of these into one memorable destination.
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Patty shared a joyful account of her first visit to Windsor, where she and her two Support Workers were thrilled to learn the King was in residence as they toured Windsor Castle. Although they didn’t glimpse royalty, they enjoyed chatting with friendly staff who shared anecdotes about the royal family’s Christmas traditions. Exploring Windsor’s festive markets, Patty described the locals as wonderfully chatty—something she happily matched—and highlighted two memorable meals: an unexpectedly “first-class” pizza dinner at Franco Manca and a generous high tea at Savill Garden, where the staff kindly packed up the leftovers for them.
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And finally, a spot of trivia…
Did you know that the Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years—until the construction of England’s Lincoln Cathedral in the 14th century?
Signing out,
@Anthony_TWIA