Out and about – Page 2 – Cane Adventures

Narrow Views

October 13, 2018October 13, 2018 BlondeHistorian10 Comments

Whenever someone gets a new pair of glasses what’s the first thing everyone does? They ask how strong they are. Then usually someone asks to try them on, giving their own verdict on what the world looks through someone else’s eyes. We never expect everyone to see the same. We understand that every pair of… Continue reading Narrow Views

Cane Adventures at Center Parcs

September 21, 2018 BlondeHistorianLeave a comment

Amy and Simon on the tandem photo taken side on. Amy is on the back with one foot raised, and Simon is stood over the bike with a thumbs up. They are both wearing helmets and sunglasses. Trees and forest are seen behind them and they are standing on a road.

I love travelling to new places! I'm pretty courageous and I enjoy going off the beaten track. As well as the usual European city breaks, I've been to India several times by myself for work and pleasure, I've explored Marrakesh, and visited the States. However, travelling and holidaying when you have a visual impairment often… Continue reading Cane Adventures at Center Parcs

Holly’s guide to gigs & concerts

September 14, 2018 BlondeHistorianLeave a comment

Photo of a concert. Large crowd of people. There is a stage with red lights and huge screens. Ed Sheeran is visible in the huge screens singing.

My name is Holly, I’m 22 years old and I’m the author of the blog Life of a Blind Girl. Aside from blogging and working, I love reading a good book, seeing my friends and family, watching a bit of tv/YouTube and love going to concerts. As you can tell from the title of my… Continue reading Holly’s guide to gigs & concerts

Mind your blind spot!

August 30, 2018August 5, 2019 BlondeHistorian4 Comments

Me, sat in a land rover 4 by 4 car. The door is open, I'm sat in the drivers seat, smiling, holding the steering wheel and wearing sun glasses.

I was born visually impaired and although I have faced a fair few challenges, my disability hasn't stopped me achieving my goals. However, there has always been something I have desperately wanted to do but haven't been allowed. Drive a car. I didn't really understand my visual impairment as a child. I knew I had… Continue reading Mind your blind spot!

Street Clutter

August 24, 2018August 24, 2018 BlondeHistorian5 Comments

The best thing about using a cane is that it helps me find stuff before I bump into it. However, when I'm travelling around London, there is a lot of stuff to avoid bumping into! One of my biggest problems is street clutter. What is street clutter? Well it's different to street furniture like lamp… Continue reading Street Clutter

Introducing my cane

August 18, 2018August 22, 2018 BlondeHistorian10 Comments

I started using a long white cane in September 2017. Although I was born with sight loss, it took me 28 years to realise that a long white cane was the solution to so many problems. I used to think that canes were only for totally blind people. I thought because I was registered partially… Continue reading Introducing my cane