Articles written by Monica Guy

Lisbon is built over seven hills and there are great views from the summits. They're called miradouros, small parks with benches and a cafe or two. Here are the best.

Jul 21, 2008 - Monica Guy

Lisbon's elevadores, or funiculars, are essential for getting around Lisbon. They all lead to fine viewpoints over the city - here's the lowdown on how to catch them.

Jul 21, 2008 - Monica Guy

Like Rio de Janeiro's Santa Teresa tram, tramways are not just a good way of getting about Lisbon - they're great fun for tourists too. Here are the main routes and info.

Jul 21, 2008 - Monica Guy

There are at least six beaches near Barcelona which are accessible for wheelchair users and visitors with other disabilities. Details on accessible bathing possibilities:

Mar 29, 2008 - Monica Guy

Barcelona is not just a vibrant historic city. Its 4.5km of beaches are some of the finest on the Spanish coast. Here is the pick of the beast beaches around Barcelona.

Mar 29, 2008 - Monica Guy

Valencia in the northeast of Spain is a superb destination for disabled or older travellers. Some useful access information for visiting Valencia.

Mar 15, 2008 - Monica Guy

Lille is only one hour from Paris but it's a different world - smaller, friendlier, and much more accessible for travellers with disabilities.

Mar 7, 2008 - Monica Guy

Brussels is a superb destination for disabled or older travellers. Some useful access information for visiting Brussels.

Mar 7, 2008 - Monica Guy

Access to Paris's main tourist attractions for older and disabled travellers and wheelchair users is improving. Some 'Paris by Wheelchair'-style tips.

Feb 29, 2008 - Monica Guy

Access to public transport in Paris is not easy for older and disabled travellers and for wheelchair users. Tips on accessible travel in and around Paris.

Feb 29, 2008 - Monica Guy

Access for older and disabled people is increasingly important in tourism, recreation and in the workplace. Here are ten simple ideas for how to improve disabled access.

Feb 28, 2008 - Monica Guy

The story behind the bloody annual 'birdman' competition between ancient tribes on Easter Island is linked to the powerful Make-Make cult of fertility.

Jan 30, 2008 - Monica Guy

Rosario's Fiesta de las Colectividades in November is the biggest multicultural celebration in Argentina. Join the festival's mind-boggling mix of culture and traditions.

Jan 30, 2008 - Monica Guy

Rio de Janeiro's weekend getaway town of Parati (Paraty) is a top place for gourmet meals and night-time entertainment. Here's where to stay, eat, drink and party.

Dec 29, 2007 - Monica Guy

With its history of slaves and pirates, this unashamed tourist town on Brazil's east coast is a top place in which to get away from Rio de Janeiro's noise and hustle.

Dec 29, 2007 - Monica Guy

Island-hopping around Greece can be an organisational nightmare. See the ancient treasures and classical sights without the modern-day pain on an easyCruise.

Dec 29, 2007 - Monica Guy

The Santa Teresa Tram, or bondinho, isn't the most practical way to travel about Brazil's busy capital of Rio de Janeiro - but it's certainly the most fun.

Dec 26, 2007 - Monica Guy

Take it easy in Brazil's large and often stressful city, with a trip to the theatre and a walk in the peaceful botanical gardens.

Dec 26, 2007 - Monica Guy

Set on the Paraná river, Argentina's lesser-known city of Rosario is known as both the Cradle of the Flag and City of Open Doors. But why?

Dec 23, 2007 - Monica Guy

Argentina's quintessential gaucho town goes wild each November to celebrate their Día de la Tradición (Day of Tradition). Go there to join in the fun.

Dec 23, 2007 - Monica Guy

Just two hours from Buenos Aires is San Antonio de Areco, a town offering Argentine rural life in a nutshell.

Dec 23, 2007 - Monica Guy

The gaucho (paisano) is the rough, tough dandy of South America. Women love him and men want to be him. But who exactly is he, where can you see him and what is he doing?

Dec 23, 2007 - Monica Guy