travel

I’ve been traveling full time for just over a year now. Now reflecting back, I see how my hearing loss has played a big role in inspiring me to travel. The travel bug was instilled in me at a young age. Thanks, Mom and Dad! I think because I couldn’t always hear everything, I was […]

Being on a group camping trip with a hearing loss exposed me to more than just the elements; it revealed a lack of confidence. For a while, I was the best camper in the world to my family. I knew how to make a fire. I remembered to pack bug spray. And putting up a

The ability to travel and visit new places is a common interest shared by many. Some prefer taking solo trips, others prefer traveling in large tour groups, or traveling in an intimate group of close friends/family. Regardless of how you travel, the ability to hear and communicate with those around you can affect the overall

Roberto Wirth is the only deaf hotelier in the world to own and run a five-star hotel. Despite coming from a hotelier family, Wirth’s success is hard-earned. If anything, his deafness has made him who he is today. Background The deaf hotelier was born in Rome, where his deafness was diagnosed when he was a

There’s something about giving back to the community that sits close to my heart, especially when it relates to deafness. I’ve always been a charitable person, dedicating my spare time to helping others. But nothing has quite changed my outlook on life than my incredible trip to Nepal, volunteering in a deaf school. Searching for

After recently jetting off to Nepal, I’ve never been more prepared for any holiday. I will be sightseeing, volunteering, renovating, and even trekking in the mountains! Now I’m letting you all in on my tips and tricks, which make up the ultimate deaf travel kit! Ultimate Deaf Travel Kit Fellow Hearing Like Me writer Ashley

With all my travel experience, I have compiled my top travel tips for hearing loss for you to use or share with others! One time, I was flying to Los Angeles to be interviewed for HearingLikeMe. While waiting for a connecting flight from Chicago to L.A., I was waiting at the departure gate, deep into

With Starbucks recently opening its fifth sign language cafe, restaurants and cafes owned and/or operated by deaf people are increasing in number. Here’s a look at some of the sign language restaurants and cafes around the world. Starbucks’ First Sign Language Cafe in Washington, DC In the fall of 2018, Starbucks opened its first signing

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused frustration for those who are hard of hearing, especially when it comes to flying.  Masks make it difficult for people with hearing loss to follow conversation and instructions. This has resulted in a few negative incidents with airlines and deaf passengers. Flying with hearing loss In recent months, there have

With Covid-19 travel restrictions loosening, many people are looking forward to traveling again. But as a deaf or hard of hearing there are still barriers to navigate. Being a deaf traveler isn’t always easy, but these strategies should help. Inaccessible Public Transportation Nearly 30 years ago, the United States implemented the Americans with Disability Act