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A Treehouse, Beautiful Books and a Proper Manchester Welcome
There is something lovely about returning to a hotel you already know. You can put aside some of those questions that tend to accompany travelling as a wheelchair user and look forward to enjoying yourself. Will I feel welcome? Will people listen? And, just as importantly, will Tip receive the welcome he clearly believes he deserves? My third visit to Treehouse Hotel Manchester brought a very happy answer. Both of us were made most welcome, and I was delighted to discover tha

Debbie North
5 min read


Beach wheelchairs: sea air, sandy adventures and seven UK beaches to explore
Sea air, sandcastles and keeping your chips safe from seagulls — everyone deserves a proper beach day. I explore how beach wheelchairs help us get onto the sand, with seven UK beaches to consider and practical tips for planning your seaside adventure.

Debbie North
7 min read


The Leeds Owl Trail: Look Up, There’s a City Above the Shops
There’s more to Leeds than shopping bags and familiar shopfronts. Join me on the Leeds Owl Trail as I look up, discover beautiful architecture and meet the feathered faces watching over the city — with a little retail temptation along the way.

Debbie North
4 min read


Koblenz: riverside rambles, a flying wheelchair and my first Flammkuchen
A cheeky fountain, a cable car ride over the Rhine and my first taste of Flammkuchen—Koblenz gave me plenty to smile about. Join me as I explore its old town, riverside promenades and hilltop fortress, sharing the warm welcome and wheelchair access that helped me enjoy this charming German city.

Debbie North
5 min read
