Tony Giles, Blind Author and World Traveller

Welcome to the exciting website of Tony Giles – blind world traveller and writer.
I am totally blind and 80% deaf in both ears, but am able to hear and communicate with hearing aids.
I've visited over 130 countries, plus all seven continents, and all 50 states of the USA.
I've also crossed the Arctic Circle, travelled in every South American country and explored all 10 Canadian provinces.
My aim is to visit all of the World's countries.
I'm an adrenaline junky and love to bungee jump!
I've written three Ebooks about my world adventures.
My books are travel biographies containing observations and experiences of a blind man as he explores the world having crazy adventures.
I originate from Weston-super-Mare in the South West of England and presently I live in Teignmouth, Devon.
I had a successful kidney transplant in 2008.
I have a partner named Tatiana from Greece, who travels with me occasionally.

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My Books

I have written and published three eBooks about my world adventures.

Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way

NEW EBOOK, published 31 December 2020.

Buy Seeing the Americas My Way on amazon.co.uk.

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Seeing The World My Way

Published in 2010 and re-published as an Ebook in 2017.

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Seeing The Americas My Way

Ebook published September 2016.

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My eBooks are travel biographies of the observations and experiences of a totally blind and partially deaf man as he travels independently around the world having exciting adventures. The most recent volume, Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way, published 31 December 2020, is a journey of continued self-discovery as I plot my way from multi-cultural South Africa with its complex society, to Malawi, with its picturesque and peaceful nature. This third book takes the reader through parts of Southern Africa, and offers a brief glimpse into a little of Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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News

Iron Ore Train, Mauritania! (26th October 2024)

Tony has just return to Nouakchott, Mauritania's dusty capital, after riding the famous Iron Ore train, reputed to be the longest in the world!

18 hours sitting and lying on uncomfortable iron ore! An experience never to be forgotten.

Tony did it with a group of amazing travellers, but he was the only blind person, perhaps the first blind individual to ride the train?!

Blog post / Shopping Promotion (18th October 2024)

Hey people, come check out this fantastic website that makes brouzing and shopping on the internet easier for blind-visually impaired people, like myself. innosearch.ai

Innosearch AI truly makes online shopping enjoyable and straightforward for everyone. Try it out now with my referral link: https://innosearch.ai/r/0NFJ6S and experience the ease of accessible shopping!

Using my referral code, you'll get $10 off your first purchase. Plus an additional $10 goes to support my travels as well.

Blog post / Blog Update (17th October 2024)

Hi again friends and followers,don’t forget to check out this amazing website I recently discovered: Innosearch.AI! This platform is designed with blind and visually impaired individuals in mind, making it easier to browse the internet and shop with accessibility at the forefront.

$10 Free for You: Using my referral code, link: https://innosearch.ai/r/0NFJ6S

you’ll get $10 off your first purchase. Plus an additional $10 goes to support my travels as well.

New Website For Blind Online Shoppers (16th October 2024)

Deer friends and followers,
I’m excited to share an amazing website I recently discovered: Innosearch AI! This platform is designed with blind and visually impaired individuals in mind, making it easier to browse the internet and shop with accessibility at the forefront.
Here are a few highlights:

$10 Free for You: Using my referral code, you’ll get $10 off your first purchase. Plus an additional $10 goes to support my travels as well. It’s a win-win!
Endless Choices: You can search and purchase millions of products across 500,000+ retailers, including big names like Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Whether you’re looking for electronics, groceries, or clothing, there’s something for everyone.
Best Prices Online: Enjoy competitive prices, along with free shipping and free returns on all purchases—no need for Amazon Prime or Walmart Plus!
Innosearch AI truly makes online shopping enjoyable and straightforward for everyone. Try it out now with my referral link: https://innosearch.ai/r/0NFJ6S and experience the ease of accessible shopping!
There is a UK page as well.

Check it out and have fun exploring, shopping, and buying!
Thank you, have a wonderful day
Tony :).

Travel Update (15th October 2024)

Some Exciting news!

I'm about to head to Mauritania in northwest Africa for a 7-day group guided tour around the desert. I'm going to ride the famous Iron Ore train, arguably the longest train in the world! What fun!

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I'm also planning to travel overland to Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Republic of Guinea, again, and visit Sierra Leone and Liberia – two countries I've not visited! 9 weeks of intense heat and exciting adventures! Wish me luck

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Cheers, Tony.

Travel magazine article (11th October 2024)

I recently did an artilce for a magazine for disabled travellers. Here’s the link below. You can both read and also listen to the article. I hope everyone can access it. I could.

The Adventures of Tony Giles, the blind solo traveller

Blog post / Syria Trip Report (5th September 2024)

Syria Report
9 day guided group tour in Syria, 18-27 May 2024.
Tour company: Golden Teams Syria, run by Fadi Assi.
goldenteamsy.com
In conjunction with nomadmania.com
a website and organisation for avid travellers, founded by Harry Mitsidis.
This trip through fascinating Syria was a 7-day adventure with a two-day add on to the Golan Heights and ancient Palmyra at the end .
The 'motly crew'

Blog post / A weekend in East Yorkshire (26th June 2024)

Recently returned from a wonderful weekend in East Yorkshire. After flying back from Greece late last Thursday, I spent the night in Gatwick Airport before catching an early morning train back to Devon. At the flat, I changed backpacks, threw in a few clothes and jumped on a long train bound for Hull on the east coast of England.

I arrived in Hull around 21:30 after a 6 hour journey that included changing in Taunton,

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