Mobility for Travel
I traveled on the wonderful Grand Asia trip wearing an ortho boot. Not a great fashion statement but it did enable me to be mobile and not incur further injury. I became quite conscious of all the devices available to assist one in being able to maneuver through challenging tourist destinations.I have discussed wheelchairs but primarily related to airport travel. In China I was able to request a wheelchair and the assist to push the chair. I did so in advance through the shore excursion office who contacted the tour operator. Each day the chair and assist were there for me. What a difference it made , as I could view the sights without exhaustion.
A very resourceful couple had a motorized scooter. These are generally quite heavy and cumbersome however they had a lighter weight travel version. Fairly compact and running on batteries,it could be readily assembled when getting on and off transport.The only problem seemed to be at the airport where the batteries had to have special security checks and needed to be handcarried on the plane,where as the scooter was checked.
Trekking sticks were also popular and useful for distance or uneven terrain.
Walkers worked well on the ship and seemed to be quite useful when the seas were rocky for people with balance issues. Most shore excursions could accommodate walkers and even some tender ports had travelers using them to move around.Walkers are lightweight and easily collapsed to fit in the cabin space.
Although not all sights can accommodate mobility concerns as many are ancient with steps ,no handrails,or cobblestone paths there are many that have made adjustments. Do your research in advance and you will be surprised the many sights that can be seen.A cruise is especially desirable for mobility travel as information and assistance are available.Planning in advance is essential but after that-Bon Voyage!