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As a visually impaired person, there have been many times when traveling, with either friends or family, I have wanted to actively participate in planning the sightseeing itinerary or make suggestions as to which local restaurants we should try.

I know that there are many sophisticated computer users out there who are saying to themselves as they read this, “That’s easy, just fire up the old laptop, connect to the web via WIFI (wireless fidelity) hotspot or portable broadband MODEM (modulator-demodulator), point to your favorite search engine and go for it.” 

While that method of on-the-go computer web surfing may work for some, for many others, it is simply not an option, at least, not until now.

Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to introduce you to your next best traveling companion, your mobile phone or wireless PDA. 

That’s right!  With the exception of actually picking you up physically and taking you to your destination, your mobile device can assist you in virtually every aspect of your traveling experience. 

In this, the first in the Traveling Man series of articles, we will point you to several WAP (wireless access point) or mobile friendly websites that will not only assist you in planning but also allow you to explore all of the local area attractions, restaurants, and events while on your next great journey.

By the way, several of the sites listed below are those I use to explore and travel the United States, however, there are many fabulous mobile friendly travel portals for destinations through out the world.  Perhaps you will share some of them with us, OK?

On your “Mark”, get ready, go!!!

NOTE:
Some of the following listings will only be visible from your mobile phone or PDA web browser.  Also, it may be necessary to change the view settings in your mobile browser in order to more accurately access the site. 

1.
TRAVEL EYES
Travel Eyes is a travel company with a difference. We provide holidays for both blind/visually impaired and sighted travellers, journeying together in a spirit of mutual independence
http://traveleyes.co.uk

2.
AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA
http://aaa.mobi

3.
iTRAVEL
Discover the United States via it’s amazing interstate highway system. 
http://itravel.mobi

4.
METRO CITY GUIDE AND YELLOW PAGES
http://hellometro.mobi

5.
TRAVELERS DIGEST
http://travelersdigest.mobi

6.
UNITED STATES TOURS
Enjoy over 7,000 sightseeing tours, cruises, and activities across the USA. United States Tours provides tour reservations and tickets to events and attractions in all 50 states.
http://unitedstatestours.us

7.
THE LONELY PLANET TRAVEL GUIDE
http://m.lonelyplanet.com
Enjoy,

Mark