Category Archives: Quingo Scooters

Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Melbourne, Australia

Great weather, a fantastic standard of living and plenty of art and culture. It all adds up to making Melbourne one of the most desirable places to live in the world. It’s no surprise that the Australian city regularly ranks among the most ‘livable’ cities on the planet.

And while we’re not suggesting that you sell up and move there straightaway, it certainly makes for a great getaway. It is packed with plenty to keep you busy, from wonderful museums and art galleries to fantastic places to eat.

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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Warsaw

Poland’s capital is often ignored by visitors to the country in favour of the historic royal city of Kraków. But we think that is a real shame: Warsaw is a wonderful city, with its very own UNESCO World Heritage Site at its historic heart.

It is a city that has seen some dramatic events over the years and has many fascinating historical sites. With incredible architecture, great museums and galleries and peaceful parks, there is more than enough to keep visitors happy.

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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Budapest

If you love history, great architecture and relaxing spas, then Budapest is the city for you. From the arrival of the founding Magyar tribes to the invasions of the Romans and the Soviets, it has seen a lot over the last few thousand years.

It all means that this is an endlessly fascinating city to explore. From medieval castles to Art Nouveau homes for elephants, there is so much to see here.

So, with that in mind, here is Quingo Scooter’s guide to some of the most interesting accessible sights in Budapest.

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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Barcelona

One of the most famous cities in the world, Barcelona is also one of the most accessible. Its historic areas are surprisingly easy to get around. It is also a very modern city that has thought carefully about every visitor’s needs.

Incredible architecture, great beaches and wonderful food and drink: Barcelona has something for everyone. So, with that in mind, here is our guide to some of the best that Barcelona has to offer.

Explore the Gothic Quarter

It is one of the oldest parts of the city – but don’t worry about cobbles and uneven steps here.

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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible St Petersburg

Russia’s old imperial capital is an incredible place to get a sense of the grand history of this remarkable country. From vast palaces and museums to parks, gardens and memories of its revolutionary past, this is city that has something for every visitor. The great news is that much of it is accessible to those of us who use mobility scooters.

So, here are just a few of the highlights of Quingo Scooter’s accessible getaway in St Petersburg, Russia.

Get lost in one of the largest art museums in the world

The statistics that swirl around the Hermitage art museum are mind-blowing.

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