Comments on: Interviewing Walt Balenovich, a World Backpacker on a Blue Wheelchair. Alone.

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:17:03 +0000

In reply to Violet Anderson McArthur. Hi Violet! Really? Wow! I'll forward this message on to him :)

By: Violet Anderson McArthur

Violet Anderson McArthur — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 21:31:14 +0000

I am a nurse. I believe that I looked after Walter at Hamilton General Hospital when he was 12 weeks old. We put a note on your crib to “remember to straiten my ears when you turn me ” and signed it Walter

By: massagestol

massagestol — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:55:15 +0000

Yes this was truely inspirational.
Thanks for this nice blog

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:01:09 +0000

In reply to jens@festlekar. Hit the road Jens!

By: jens@festlekar

jens@festlekar — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:49:51 +0000

What an inspirational story, Thanks for sharing.
I want to travel today.

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:50:58 +0000

In reply to Margo@travel for women. We should thank Walt more than myself!

By: Margo@travel for women

Margo@travel for women — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:13:35 +0000

fascinating interview! Thank you both for sharing. I love the positive attitude, and the advice to start out small as far as traveling with a disability. So inspiring!

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:13:01 +0000

In reply to Lois. You are welcome!

By: Lois

Lois — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:54:14 +0000

What an amazing story! Now, there are no excuses not to travel. Thanks for posting this!

By: Stephanie - The Travel Chica

Stephanie - The Travel Chica — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:49:43 +0000

Kind of cool that I have seen one of Walt’s favorite destinations Iguazu Falls.

By: Michell Haase

Michell Haase — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:45:50 +0000

Great interview! I love Walt’s attitude to just go for it! Excellent!!!

By: Hogga

Hogga — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:48:34 +0000

WOW. I’m in awe right now. Walt is a total rockstar.

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:35:59 +0000

In reply to Sara @ Walking Tours Rome. Thanks Sara, I also think it is very empowering :)

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:43:18 +0000

In reply to Camels & Chocolate. They are an example of determination and devotion...so many people could learn from them, including myself!

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:42:19 +0000

In reply to Ayngelina. It's all about wanting to do it, nothing more, nothing less.

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:20:11 +0000

In reply to Erica. He certainly rocks doesn't he?

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:19:51 +0000

In reply to Caz Makepeace. So true Caz. Some travle ona whellchair, others take their children with them :)

By: Caz Makepeace

Caz Makepeace — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:43:52 +0000

What an inspirational story. i love hearing how people are living their life with no barriers or limitations. No excuses needed

By: Erica

Erica — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:33:54 +0000

Walt seems like a badass! Seriously – wow!

By: Sara @ Walking Tours Rome

Sara @ Walking Tours Rome — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:50:44 +0000

What an enlightening interview. Thanks so much for sharing this story, his positive “can-do” attitude is so refreshing to see and I really appreciated reading about it. Love it! 🙂

By: Ayngelina

Ayngelina — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:55:30 +0000

What an inspirational story, it just goes to show that if you put your mind to it anyone can travel.

By: Camels & Chocolate

Camels & Chocolate — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:34:06 +0000

This is so inspirational! Love this interview, love Walt. I recently met a guy in a wheelchair in Denver–he was in a car wreck 15 years ago–who spends his entire winter up skiing in Colorado and was so motivated by his positive outlook on life and his refusal to let a disability hold him back from having fun.