Blinds Abroad

Blinds Abroad

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Macy and Cleaves, two blind people from America and England come together and try to figure out life as two disabled people. Whether its music, going out or simple household tasks, join the journey as two cultures collide.

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Blinds Abroad

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 040 - BARP: High Street Runaround 10.07.2026

It's all Macy in this episode of Blinds Abroad with her visually impaired rundown on her recent trip around the high street. With the Hair Love salon and the nail salon on the cards in preparaton for an upcoming wedding, Macy talks to Cleaves about how Aira can help a blind person complete their day to day tasks. Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

Episode 039 - BARR: Zizzi 06.07.2026

Blinds Abroad heads out to Italian chain restaurant Zizzi this week in the hope of satisfying Macy's Gluten Free Pizza craving. In this restaurant review Cleaves and Macy discuss the accessibility of the restaurant and if it is suitable for disabled people and obviously, the food gets rewviewed. As well as all this, Blinds Abroad review the service and if this is a welcoming place for someone...

Episode 038 - BAT: Pub Walk 1 04.07.2026

Cleaves and Macy are off to watch the Rugby and meet friends down the pub, but they have to get tehre first! In this Blinds Abraod Travel Episode the couple travers rail crossings and main roads and other obstacles to show visually impaired and blind people get around together. There's also a little short of the Blinds Abroad duo and how they work together in the pub to buy and pay for drinks...

Episode 037 - BAPV: The Willowbrook 29.06.2026

Blinds Abroad are a little surprised this week with a pub visit to the the Castle Rock pub The Willowbrook in Gedling, a small town just outside Nottingham. There's only breakfast on offer this week but luckily for Macy, its naturally gluten free so the couple review the food, service and ultimately, whether the pub is good for disabled people. Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials: F...

Episode 036 - BAT: Attenborough Nature Reserve 26.06.2026

The Blinds Abroad couple get into nature this week with a walk around Attenborough Nature Reserve, a large lake and wooded area on the outskirts of Nottingham. Find out what wildleft they discover and how accessible it is for visually impaired and disabled people and whether they could cope walking around together. Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

Episode 035 - BARR: Slow Rise 22.06.2026

As part of thier Lincoln day out, Macy and Cleaves join friends for a pizza at Slow Rise in the heart of the town centre. Situated a short walk for the castle and cathedral, this bustling pizza place in ideally located but does it make a good pie, and more to the point, does it make a good gluten free pizza pie? Find out whether this Italian restaurant is worth a visit and if it is accessible or i...

Episode 034 - BAT: Lincoln 19.06.2026

The Blinds Abroad duo are off again with a day trip out to the cathedral city of Lincoln. With its quant streets, castle and former world's tallest building Macy and Cleaves talk about the day they had including visits to sweet shops, pubs and a pizza place. Find out whethe Lincoln is disabled friendly and what there is to do there in this video where two blind people recount thier experience....

Episode 033 - BAPV: The Hedghog 15.06.2026

This week Cleaves is left at home as Macy represents Blinds Abroad at a hen party at The Hedgehog hotel in Lichfield. Dboulling as a bar/restaurnat and wedding reception venue, this hote offers pub classics for all occasions. Macy talks over the gluten free options as well as service and accessibility. Remember to rate, reiview, like and subscribe: Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials: F...

Episode 032 - BARP: Mallorca, Part 2 12.06.2026

Cleaves and Macy finish up their reflective perspective on their Blinds Abroad vacation to Cala d'Or on the Baleric island of MAllorca in Spain. They follow up on the hotel service and food as well as covering the accessibilty of the streets and surrounding area and what it is like as two blind people being on holiday together and navigating through unfamiliar areas and situations using apps l...

Episode 031 - BARR: Prezzo 08.06.2026

Hey Mumbo! Prezzo Italiano is where the Blinds Abroad find themselves this week and gluten free pizza is on the menu! Macy and Cleaves have calzone and sample some gluten free delights from the chain restaurant Prezzo and review whether its a great place for food and people with disabilities. Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/615...

Episode 030 - BARP: Mallorca, Part 1 05.06.2026

The Blinds Abroad duo give their refelective perspectives on thier recent holiday to Cala d'Or in Mallorca Spain. With reviews on the hotel and apps like AIRA to help get around. From food to beaches, to helpful staff, this is a visually impaired reflection on what it can be like when two blind people take a vacation together. Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials: Facebook: https://w...

Episode 029 - BAPV: Castle Rock Tap Room And Kitchen 01.06.2026

After finding out their flight had been delayed for nine hours, the Blinds Abroad couple spent some time eating and drinking at the Castle Rock Tap Room and Kitchen, situated on the air side of East Midlands Airport. With 2 meals eaten at the gastro pub operated by the local brewary, the partly blind couple discuss food, drink and whether this place is acceptable for disabled people to spend nine...

Episode 028 - BAT: Beach Walk 29.05.2026

Macy and Cleaves take a walk back from Cala d'Or beach in Mallorca, Spain, In this episode the partially sighted couple talk their way around the streets, hotel and bar as two partly blind people relying on each other for mobility. Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsa...

Episode 027 - BARR: Portofino 25.05.2026

As part of the Blinds Abroad Mallorca trip, the visually impaired duo took a trip to Cala d'Or marina where they stopped at Portofino restaurant. With classic Spanish seafood Paella on the menu being naturally gluten free, Blinds Abroad sat down for a meal in the sun overlooking the harbour and with Paella being naturally gluten free, its a dish both Macy and Cleaves can enjoy. Whether they di...

Episode 026 - BAT: Cala d'Or, Mallorca 22.05.2026

Blinds Abroad are travelling to Spain! Mallorca to be precise. Find out how Cleaves and Macy get on as two visually impaired people in country that doesn't speak their language. The disabled duo don't have a sighted guide with them so have to rely on their own cane skills, AIRA and the kindness of staff and starngers. Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials: Facebook: https://www.fa...

Episode 025 - BAPV: The New Inn 18.05.2026

It's a Cleaves family meal this week (feat. Macy) with a Blinds Abroad Pub Visit to The New Inn in Shardlow, a village nestled between Nottingham and Derby, situated by the River Trent. With wholesome pub grub and local ales, it certainly talks the talk but does it walk the visually impaired walk? In this pub review Macy and Cleaves talk lasagne, chips and gluten free brownies as well as if it...

Episode 024 - BABP: Practice 1 15.05.2026

The Blinds Abroad duo bring you a look at what's going on in the world of music with a look at some fo the songs the band has in the works as well as cover from Beatles. The visusally impaired run through some of their songs in this short look into their band practice Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/ Instagr...

Episode 023 - BARR: Pizza Punks 11.05.2026

Cleaves and Macy are at Pizza Punks this week for their Blinds Abroad Restaurant review. With Pizza Punks offering both a gluten free base and vegan options, this seemed ideal for the half of them that has every allergy. Whether Pizza Punks is a restaurant suited for disabled people though is another question. Are the staff vigilant when it comes to recognising disability and do they know how to w...

Episode 022 - BAGFCS: Apple Sauce 08.05.2026

Macy's getting saucy in the kitchen with this episode of Blinds Abroad Gluten Free Cooking School where the resident visually impaired chef offers up this quick and easy recipe for homemade apple sauce. The perfect fruity condement for pork Macy takes you through step by step how to prepare and cook the ultimate pork side sauce. Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials: Facebook: https:/...

Episode 021 - BAPV: The Old Ship Inn 04.05.2026

During their recent trip to Lowdham village the Blinds Abroad couple stopped at the The Old Ship Inn, one of around six pubs in Nottingham. In this pub review, Cleaves and Macy discuss their time and whether this pub grub cuts the mustard. Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bli...

Episode 020 - BAT: Lowdham 01.05.2026

Macy and Cleaves take a spontaneous trip out to Lowdham, a small villiange on the outskirts of Nottingham for a pub crawl with friends. In this short Blinds Abroad Travel episode, the duo talk about the whole 4 pubs they visited and a little about the villiage itself. Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/ Instagram:...

Episode 019 - BARR: Crisp And Green 27.04.2026

Do you like to eat healthy? Do you have allergies? Do you think that all free from health food tastes like old cardboard? Crisp and Green is here to put you right! With one half of the Blinds Abroad duo having most allergies there is, Cleaves thought this may be a good place to go with Macy as there would be plenty of food options avialable but is it accessible for disabled people? This Blinds Abr...

Episode 018 - BARP: Going Shopping 24.04.2026

Blinds Abroad do a Reflective Perspective this week with what it is like for two visually impaired people to go clothes shopping. With Macy not knowing the English sizes versus the American ones thw disabled duo often rely on the help of starff and others to ensure a shopping trip is a success but was this just that? Cleaves and Macy discuss the pros and cons of shopping in store and reflect on wh...

Episode 017 - BAPV: The Castle Barge 20.04.2026

Following on from the Blinds Abroad trip to Newark, Macy and Cleaves review The Castle Barge, an old grain barge now turned pub, moored on the River Trent looking up at Newark Castle. In this Blinds Abroad Pub visit, the due review the food, accessibility and general vibe of this quirky floating pub! Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-A...

Episode 016 - BAGFCS: Coconut Flapjack 17.04.2026

The Blinds Abroad Gluten Free Cooking School is back with your visually impaired chef, Macy! This week she's making gluten free coconut flapjack, the ideal sweet treat for someone with a gluten allergy or even a vegan. The best part obviously though is the delicious out come so find out if Macy and Cleaves have the kitchen skills for gluten free thrills. Blinds Abroad Flapjacks 500g, 2 cups po...

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