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Wij staan dit jaar op de Veinedagen beurs!Stand B47
20/03/2026

Wij staan dit jaar op de Veinedagen beurs!

Stand B47

11/01/2026

2026: het jaar van toegankelijk en verantwoord reizen

Wat betekent dat precies? Kort gezegd blijf ik me inzetten voor toegankelijk reizen, het verbeteren van reisservices en het bieden van persoonlijke service aan mensen die toegankelijk reizen nodig hebben. Tegelijkertijd start ik met het implementeren van circulaire strategieën om niet alleen mijn eigen werkwijze duurzamer te maken, maar ook die van mijn klanten.

Hoe ga ik dit doen?

• Toegankelijk reizen: doorgaan met wat ik al doe door te blijven pleiten voor toegankelijk reizen, bewustwording te vergroten via public speaking (hierover deel ik later meer) en vakanties te blijven boeken voor mensen die toegankelijke opties nodig hebben
• Ik geloof dat reisbedrijven invloed kunnen uitoefenen op hoe klanten reizen. Door tips te delen over duurzamer reizen, zoals het kiezen voor lokale opties, het verminderen van afval en reizen buiten het hoogseizoen, kunnen we gedrag richting duurzamere keuzes sturen
• Binnen mijn eigen bedrijfsvoering komt mijn grootste voetafdruk voort uit vliegreizen, daarom ga ik proberen dit te verminderen en waar mogelijk de trein te kiezen
• Meer samenwerken met bedrijven die duurzaamheidskeurmerken hebben, hun ESG rapporten delen voor transparantie, zorgen voor eerlijke beloning en goede zorg voor medewerkers, lokaal eigendom zijn of bijdragen aan het verbeteren van lokale gemeenschappen

Op zoek naar een vakantie die zowel verantwoord als toegankelijk is? Ik help je graag verder!

Waar wil jij dit jaar naartoe?

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Imagine not being able to use the toilet for a week, not because it’s broken, but because it isn’t accessible.During my ...
18/11/2025

Imagine not being able to use the toilet for a week, not because it’s broken, but because it isn’t accessible.

During my three week trip to India with my parents, we stayed at Coconut Lagoon in Kerala. They had an adapted bungalow, but the toilet was too low for my mom to use safely. Based on past experiences, this could have realistically meant she wouldn’t be able to use the toilet for the entire week.

Something like toilet height might seem insignificant if you can stand up easily. But for wheelchair users, it’s crucial. In this case, the toilet was too low. Getting on was possible, but getting off meant going up into the wheelchair again, which was impossible without help.

We explained the issue and offered some ideas, mainly to educate. What happened next is something we’ve never experienced before. They didn’t dismiss it, they didn’t tell us to “manage,” and they didn’t treat it as a minor inconvenience. Instead, they listened, really listened.

They mentioned a carpenter could build a commode chair the next day, which was already more than most hotels would ever consider. But the next morning, my parents got a knock on the door. Not from a carpenter with a makeshift solution, but with a brand new, height-adjustable commode chair the hotel had purchased overnight.

This moment truly shifted our whole experience. My mom felt heard and treated like a guest who mattered, not someone asking for special favors. My dad felt relieved because he didn’t have to problem-solve or improvise solutions just to make basic things possible. And I was genuinely happy, because this was the first time I saw a hotel step up and actually help my parents.

Coconut Lagoon didn’t stop at “we’re accessible” or “we’ll try.” They understood the real impact of this issue and acted on it. That extra step made our stay unforgettable.

Accessibility isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. Coconut Lagoon understood that completely. This is the mindset every hotel should adopt: listen, understand, and act.




It always feels like a win when a client leaves a positive review but even more so when they mention the exact things t...
07/11/2025

It always feels like a win when a client leaves a positive review but even more so when they mention the exact things that made me start this business.

We recently received a review from a client who wanted to visit Madrid with his daughter. It was a short city trip, but they needed a little extra support to make sure everything was accessible.

From the accessible hotel to transfers and activities, everything was arranged.
And hearing that they felt completely stress-free throughout the entire process means the world to us. That’s exactly what we want to achieve for every client: knowing everything is taken care of, having someone available to answer questions, and being ready to solve any issue that might come up.

Looking for an accessible vacation? Whether it’s a city break, road trip, or world tour, we’ll help you plan your dream trip.
Send us a message and let’s start planning.

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12/08/2025

In september 2024 richtte Sonia Groot (27) DiscoverAble op, een reisbureau dat zich richt op reizen op maat voor mensen met een lichamelijke beperking. Sonia […]

My recent interview with Vijftig+ Magazine is now out!Whenever I do interviews, I’m always asked why I started a travel ...
09/08/2025

My recent interview with Vijftig+ Magazine is now out!

Whenever I do interviews, I’m always asked why I started a travel agency focused on accessibility. The answer is simple: because of my own experiences with my mom.

Here’s a quote from the interview that still holds true today:

“My mother has been living with MS for over 40 years and uses an electric wheelchair. Whenever we traveled together, we kept running into the same frustrating problem: a lack of reliable information, which made it incredibly difficult to book truly accessible accommodations. We also dealt with broken promises—hotels claiming to be accessible, only to find stairs at the entrance or doorways that were too narrow when we arrived.”

Fast forward 10 years and the issues are still the same.
Just a few recent examples:
• A renovated restaurant with stairs at the front entrance so we had to go through the back, via the kitchen.
• A hotel promoting itself as “accessible,” while their dining hall was only reachable by stairs.

But neither case is black and white:
• The restaurant did have a chairlift—usable for some, but not all.
• The hotel had elevators and adapted rooms—great for some, but not for those who can’t climb stairs.

At DiscoverAble, we ask what people need and create the experience around those needs. What is accessible for some might not be accessible for others, so we don’t judge what is or isn’t accessible, we communicate clearly what is available so travelers can decide for themselves.

Looking to book your next vacation and need a little help? We offer accessible travel options around the world. Send us a message—we’d love to help make your travel dreams a reality!

Read the English version here: https://www.discoverable.eu/about-discoverable/interview-vijftig-magazine/

“Think in solutions, not problems.”We’re featured in the Spring Edition of M-Magazine!Whenever I tell someone my mom has...
23/04/2025

“Think in solutions, not problems.”

We’re featured in the Spring Edition of M-Magazine!

Whenever I tell someone my mom has MS, I usually get shocked faces and comments about how sad and hard that must be. About how strong my mom must be for still doing so much, and how brave me and my dad must be as caregivers.

But honestly? Our lives aren’t sad or heroic.
We’re just a family — living life a little differently, but really not that different at all.

Can’t use your legs to drive a car? Adapt it so you can drive with your hands.
Can’t access a building? Bring your own ramp.
Can’t find a suitable hotel? Turn the van into a camper.

We don’t wait for things to be possible. We make them possible.

This interview gives a nice glimpse into how we live — and how we think.

Since working on , I’ve had all kinds of reactions to wanting to start a travel platform focused on accessibility — from people cheering me on, to people telling me not to bother. That it’s too niche. Too much work. Not profitable.

But I know what a real accessible solution means.
And is built just like we live:
No drama, no excuses — just find the solution and go.

And honestly? I think it’s going to work.

Next up: our family trip to India — I’ll share more about that later this year.

For now:
You can find the M-Magazine in Amsterdam, Diemen, and Duivendrecht (by ) Full Dutch version of the magazine on markant.org
Or read the full interview ( English translation) on my website — link in bio.

Big thanks to for sharing stories like ours, and to for the lovely interview and photos.

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