Welcome to the exciting website of Tony Giles – blind world traveller and writer.
Read more about Tony.
My Books
I have written and published three eBooks about my world adventures.
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.
News
Blog post / Blog Update (17th October 2024)
New Website For Blind Online Shoppers (16th October 2024)
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.
Thank you, have a wonderful day
Tony :).
Travel Update (15th October 2024)
. .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
.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.
Blog post / Syria Trip Report (5th September 2024)
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,
Read more →Blog post / Guided Day Tour, Lebanon! (1st June 2024)
I was collected from my accommodation, The Colony Hostel around 8 am and off we sped out of Beirut and up in to the valleys and mountains, twisting and turning at pace with the wind blowing my ragged beard this way and that.