Andy Wright Travel Blog

Back After a Long Scooter Detour: Why I've Been Missing from the Blog!

Hello everyone, Andy Wright here – your friendly neighbourhood mobility scooter explorer, Thailand regular, and accessibility travel advocate.

If you've popped by the blog or my site recently, wondering where on earth I've vanished to since early 2023... well, you're not alone. It's been a full three years since my last proper post here. Three whole years!

The blog has been sitting quieter than a scooter battery on a rainy day in Bangkok.

So, what happened?

The honest (and slightly embarrassing) truth: other social media platforms kidnapped me.

YouTube took the biggest chunk of my time – those vlogs don't edit themselves, and once I started filming more UK accessible days out, train adventures, and the inevitable "what's new in Thai airports" updates, the algorithm gods kept demanding more. Then Facebook groups for disabled travellers exploded with questions, needing quick replies and shared tips. Instagram Reels somehow sucked me in for short accessibility hacks (who knew 15 seconds could eat an entire afternoon?). And don't get me started on the endless scrolling through travel forums, Patreon messages, and trying to keep up with comments on Rumble.

Before I knew it, the blog – my original home for longer stories, detailed accessible itineraries, and the occasional rant about cobblestones – got pushed to the bottom of the priority list. Every time I thought, "Right, time to write that big post about navigating Chiang Mai with a scooter," I'd get distracted by a live stream request, a new video thumbnail to design, or just the sheer exhaustion of keeping multiple plates spinning.

Sound familiar? If you're a content creator, probably too familiar.

But here's the thing: I've missed writing here. There's something special about sitting down for a proper ramble – sharing the full stories, the little frustrations, the unexpected joys, and the practical advice that just doesn't fit into a 60-second clip or a tweet thread.

So, I'm back.

Not with a grand promise to post every week (life and travel still happen), but with a renewed commitment to this space. Expect more long-form updates on accessible travel (Thailand, UK staycations, airport hacks), scooter-friendly tips, and maybe a few "what I've learned from being glued to other platforms" reflections.

First up: a quick recap of where my wheels have taken me these past three years, and some honest thoughts on why accessible travel content still matters more than ever.

Thanks for sticking around (or finding me again). Drop a comment below if you've been on your own adventures – I'd love to hear them.

Scooter charged, blog revived. Let's roll.

Andy Wright AndyWrightTravel.co.uk (Still scooting, still exploring, still making travel possible for everyone)

I had an idea, and I'm offering this to anyone who might be interested. I am going to put a section (not sure how that will manifest, but could be a forum type of section), for people who are looking to meet up and get a better rate of hotel or tour.

Let's face it, single travelers are penalized, for hotel rooms and tours. The room rates are better for sharing, and single-person supplements are a killer. Also, from the perspective of security and sociability, it is better to be enjoying the trip with someone else.

Now, for the purpose of stopping spam and people with bad thoughts, there will be a small charge to join and post your request. Also, because I'm not a charity, and website space is not free, the fee will be reasonable but not zero.

Watch this space for more information.

After using WEBCASTLE for over 20+ years, the site has been moved to new servers, located at 123-Reg. This was forced by the owners who are standing down as webserver hosts. It has actually been a good thing, by reducing outgoings to £6 per month from the current £25.

I am hoping the change will be a good thing, not just financially.

Thailand updated entry requirements

the livestream broadcast on Youtube, Facebook, Twitch, Twitter and Odysee from 20th April.

The first year the new year celebrations have not been cancelled, but the decree was "do not splash water". Clearly, this was ignored by quite a few, and the foreigner has been blamed most for defying the order, yet many more natives are guilty.

This is good news if the meeting approves the plan for May 1st. It will depend upon 22nd April, and government.

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MORE bs from the government in pursuit of their lockdown agenda.

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