Utah , USA , August 2019 with my siblings landmarks and monuments , or sometimes even use restrooms in other countries , that I break down in tears full of anger and sadness . I knew this was a possibility when I went to Peru . My sister , Julie , and life partner , Tony , were traveling with me and they were more determined than me that we would all get to see Machu Picchu . For much of the tour , my sister carried me on her back . The entire staff at the site smiled and encouraged us to keep going , to see all the sites that we could . It was a beautiful place but more than anything , it was empowering to know that with the right people and the right mindset , we can do anything .
even more uncommon to live this lifestyle . I am a big believer in making impossible dreams a reality . We all deserve to follow our passions .
AfA : You have experienced some amazing adventures during your travels . Of them , what is your most
Atlanta , USA , March 2020
proud accomplishment to date ?
Renee : One of my most favorite travel memories is when I visited Machu Picchu , Peru . It ' s absolutely not accessible and I knew it would be difficult physically and emotionally . I often get so frustrated when I cannot see
AfA : Of all the countries , locales and venues you experienced , what place would you recommend as a must-see for other travelers with disabilities ?
Renee : The Nordic countries in Europe ( Norway , Sweden , Denmark and Finland ) are incredibly accessible and welcoming of disabled travelers . They are beautiful countries with amazing people and some fun culture too . I encourage just exploring the different cities on your own , stopping at museums , local restaurants , pubs , and chatting with the people . That is my favorite way to travel — meeting local people and wandering around aimlessly .
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