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Madhya Pradesh! - The Empowered Traveller interview the MD of the MP Tourism Board

I recently had a great chat with Dr Ilayaraja T Managing Director of the Madhya Pradesh Tourist Board discussing all things accessible and MPs inclusive ethics. Click the link below to watch and listen to the interview: https://youtu.be/Za1XHbAi7ps?si=3418QtX-hIxRCdKO

Matt Dennis

17 hours ago1 min read

Goa! - The Empowered Traveller meets The Minister of Tourism - Mr Rohan Khante

We got the opportunity to discuss how Goa is driving forward accessible tourism and celebrating diversity. Click on the link to watch the video: https://youtu.be/erarr1FH4Zo?si=-HY8l2G3S66t2Vdx

Matt Dennis

18 hours ago1 min read

Sublime Cote D'Ivoire - Where I was made King/Nana for a day

The wonderful folks over at the Ivory Coast Tourism board made a visit of our recent trip. It was such an exciting time. For me, it was my first visit to sub-saharan Africa. We spent time in the vibrant and bustling Abidjan, witnessed the burgeoning capital city of Yamoussoukro, the bush and safari on the N'Zi river along with so much more. Here's a link to the video.....I apologise for my singing at the end! Film “Sublime Côte d’Ivoire: Beyond the Journey” à l’Ambassade de C

Matt Dennis

Nov 111 min read

I made the cover of Lifestyle Magazine!

Motability Lifestyle magazine gave me the honour of being on their cover for this quarter talking about my journey to become a travel writer, accessibility in travel and a host of other things. They also asked me to make a video of Adela and my recent trip to Costa Rica with Il Viaggio Travel. Click the link to take a look at what we got up to The Empowered Traveller in Costa Rica: accessible adventures | Motability Lifestyle The cover of this quarters Motability Lifestyle Ma

Matt Dennis

Nov 71 min read

I travelled 1,000km by train to find the secret to Finland's happiness

An Interrail Finland Pass makes it easy to explore the Nordic country's diverse landscapes – from the coast to the lakelands and forests – and feel a profound connection to nature

Matt Dennis

Sep 150 min read

Beyond Helsinki and into Finland's soul - I write for Interrail in adventure into Finland's heartland

As I walked towards Helsinki’s Central railway station, I looked up at the two gigantic granite Lyhdynkantajat (lantern-bearing statues) that stand sentinel, on either side of the station’s entrance. It felt as if I was passing the Argonath on the river Anduin, like I was setting out on some Tolkienesque journey.

Matt Dennis

Sep 50 min read