Cleaves and Macy share updates on how two blind people connected over a podcast. Whether its travelling, playing music, going out or simply staying in and (trying to) cook fresh things for someone that has nearly every allergy in the book, this podcast takes at look at what happens when two blind people from different sides of the world come together.Macy and Cleaves give regular updates on new songs written at jam sessions, restaurants and experiences suitable (or unsuitable) for disabled people and the complexities of being together as two people with a disability.Macy hailing from Salt Lake Utah in the USA and Cleaves from Nottingham England, the two deal not only with disabilities but the culture clash of a couple from different sides of the earth.

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Macy and Cleaves catch up wiht family and friends during the middle of thier trip home to Salt Lake City Utah. As well as family parties and a jaunt to the University of Utah Utes store, Blinds Abroad visit some restaurants, get rejected from pubs and visit the Salt Lake Natural History Museum.Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Salt Lake Natural History Museum, Olive Garden, Utes Store

Macy and Cleaves explore more of Salt Lake City including the Natural History Museum and the University of Utah

Episode 066 - BAT: Salt Lake City, Day 5, 6 & 7

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Almost by accident the Blinds Abroad duo stumble into Squatter&#39;s Brew Pub for a taste of craft beer and gluten free burgers. In this pub review, the visually impared duo talk about allergen free food and accessibility as well as pub food and service. If you&#39;re in the Sugar House district of Salt Lake City Utah, find out if this place is worth popping a squat for.Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Squatter's Brewery Pub Review

Cleaves and Macy visit Squatters Brew Pub in Salt Lake City for beers and burgers. Expect a review of all things food, service and accesibility for disabled people.

Episode 065 - BAPV: Squatter's Brew Pub

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Cleaves and Macy discuss the next part of the Blinds Abroad trip to Salt Lake City Utah with viisits to Squatters and Hopkins Brewery, Raunch Record store and a trip sight seeing at Temple Square and River Creek in downtown Salt Lake City.#Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Salt Lake City Tour, Tempe Square

Next part of hte Blinds Abroad trip to Salt Lake City including Temple Square, River Creek and few breweries along the way.

Episode 064 - BAT: Saslt Lake City, Day 3 & 4

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Giraffe World Kitchen, situated in Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 airside offers as you might expect, cuisine from a number of countries around the world, but really just England, America and Mexico. In this restaurant review the Blinds Abroad duo stop by for breakfast before their flight to Salt Lake City, but does the breakfast hold up and was it accessible for the visually impaired twosome?Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Giraffe Restaurant Heathrow Airport Review

Cleaves and Macy of Blinds Abroad review the Heathrow T3 restaurant &#39;Giraffe&#39; to see if the food, service and accessibility was on par for the disabled couple.

Episode 063 - BARR: Giraffe

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Cleaves and Macy take a Blinds Abroad trip back to Macys home town of Sandy just outside of Salt Lake City to see family and friends. On the agenda for day one is getting there including buses, planes and buggies as well as terrible plane food and braille cards. Find out how the disabled duo made it ot America and the assistance needed for 2 blind people to travel together.Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com

Blinds Abroad go Back to Salt Lake City

Blinds Abroad to travel home to see Macy&#39;s family. See what the diisabled duo got up to on the first days away.

Episode 062 - BAT: Salt Lake City Day 1 & 2

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Situated in Gedling on the outskirts of Nottingham, Paprika indian restaurant and teakeway offers all of your classic curry and tandori dishes in quiet suburban seetting. In this restaurant review, Cleaves and Macy talk about their food and accessibility of the restaurant and whether the staff are accomodating of disabled people.Remember to rate, reiview, like and subscribe:Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroaEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Paprika Gedling Restaurant Review

Macy and Cleaves talk curry and rice with a restaurant review of Paprika in Nottingham and if it is suitable for disabled people.

Episode 061 - BARR: Paprika

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Resident chef Macy of the Blinds Abroad Gluten Free Cooking School treats the English listeners to a recipe for American biscuits, not to be confused with English biscuits or cookies, In this gluten free cooking demsonstration, you can follow this simple recipe on how to make delicious dumplings, either sweet or savroury, to accompany a wide variety of meals.Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

How To Make Gluten Free American Biscuits

Blinds Abroad Macy makes gluten free dumplings, a.k.a. American buscuits for anyone with a gluten free allergy. This follow along video gives a simple recipe on how to whip up this delicious side dish.

Episode 060 - BAGFCS: American Biscuits

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In yet another effort to escape the seaside rain, Macy and Cleaves of Blinds Abroad head to the Three Monkeys bar in the seaside town of Skegness on the East Coast for some food. This sports bar serves up an array of bar food but is it any good, and is the bar accessible for blind and disabled people? The visually impaired duo review this sports pub to find out if its worth a visit.Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Episode 059 - BAPV: Three Monkeys Bar

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Macy heads out alone this week on route well practiced. In this episode of Blinds Abroad travel Macy covers a local route and gets attacked by trees!Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: htts://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Blind Person Walking a Route

Macy from Blinds Abroad walks a route by herself for the first time using a cane.

Episode 058 - BAT: Macy's First Walk

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While at the sea side, the Blinds Abroad crew grabbed some food at the Hollywood Bar &amp; Diner in Ingoldmells, situated on the East Coast of England. Find out if this sea side bar is worth a visit for the food alone or if it is simply just a place to shelter from the typical English rainy seaside weather. In this pub visit, Macy and Cleaves review the pub grub, drinks and accessibility.Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Ingoldmells Hollywood Bar and Diner Review

Blinds Abroad do a restaurant review of the pub the Hollywood bar and diner in Ingoldmells for food, accessibility and ambience.

Episode 057 - BAPV: Hollywood Bar & Diner

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Macy and Cleaves head to the seaside this week with a trip to Skegness, Ingoldmells and Sutton-On-Sea and typical British fashion, it rained. This didn&#39;t stop the Blinds Abroad duo from having a good time though! With treks around Fantasy Island, the Skegness pier and and several bars and restaurants along the way, the disabled duo show what its like to be visually impaired by the sea side.Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Blinds Abroad go to the Seaside

Visually impaired couple Macy and Cleaves take a trip to the British Sea Side to see the cold North Sea and indulge in some sea side pleasures.

Episode 056 - BAT: Ingoldmells and Skegness

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Blinds Abroad are going American this week to Hickory&#39;s Smokehouse in Gamston on the edge of Nottingham. As part of a birthday meal, the visually impaired duo indulge in slow cooked barbecue brisket, pulled pork and other gluten free delights. On top of this meaty feast, Blinds Abroad discuss accessibility and allergens and birthday doughnuts and freak shakes!Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Hickorys Smoke House Restaurnat Review

Macy and Cleaves review Hickory&#39;s Smokehouse, and American BBQ restaurant situated in gamston just outside of Nottingham. The restaurant review covers, food, allergens and accessibility.

Episode 055 - BARR: Hickory's Smokehouse

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Macy and Cleaves jam some new songs in this Blinds Abroad Band Practice. Catch clips of the disabled duo playing guitar a nd drums and rocking out in their practice space. Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Macy and Cleaves practice new songs

Cleaves and Macy from Blinds Abroad practice new songs for their as yet untitled band.

Episode 054 - BABP: Practice 2

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Macy and Cleaves go for gluten-free burgers this week and Fat Hippo in Nottingham. With a selection of wild and wonderful burgers, this burger bar also offers all of their burgers in an allergen free bun so is great for those with food allergies. The Blinds Abroad duo review the food, atmosphere and as usual, the accessibility so you can get a good idea if you are disabled person if this is a restaurant that is worth your time.Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Fat Hippo Burger Restaurant Review

Blinds Abroad give a review of the Fat Hippo Burger Restaurant and whether it is accesible for disabled people and if the allergen free food is delicious or disastrous.

Episode 053 - BARR: Fat Hippo

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Chef Macy of the Blinds Abroad Gluten Free Cooking School is back with gluten free pancakes. While not suitable for vegans, these pancakes are otherwise allergen free and so easy to make. The Blind chef shows how to make the gluren free batter and cook rustic pancakes.Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Gluten Free Pancake Recipe

A follow along recipe from blind chef Macy of Blinds Abroad. This week is a gluten free, easy to make, follow alonig pancake recipe.

Episode 052 - BAGFCS: Pancakes

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Bella Bella Blinds Abroad! But is Bella Italia any good? Hoping for redemption after Cleaves&#39;s previous visit, the Blinds Abroad duo take a trip to this Italian chain restaurant for lasagne and gluten free pasta and garlic bread. Find out whether this restaurant is suitable for disable people and those with allergens and if the service is up to scratch.Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Bella Italia Restaurant Review

Cleaves and Macy give an accessible review of the Italian chain restaurant Bella Italia

Episode 051 - BARR: Bella Italia

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Cleaves and Macy take a sppoky detour on their way back from the Miller &amp; Carter steak house. While walking back from Wollaton to Nottingham, the Blinds Abroad due navigate big fat trees, hills and gravestones in this visualy impaired travel episode.Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Blinds Abroad Walk Through the Graveyard

Blinds Abroad navigate their way back from Wollaton to Nottingham city centre with a brief detour through Canning Cemetery.

Episode 050 - BAT: Cemetery Walk

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Steak is on the menu this week for a Blinds Abroad Restaurant Review of Miller &amp; Carter in Wollaton on the edge of Nottingham. in this review, Macy and Cleaves talk non-vegan, gluten free food, service and accessibility for this award winning steak house. Find out whether its worth a visit in this week&#39;s review.Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Miller and Carter Restaurant Review Wollaton

Macy and Cleaves of Blinds Abroad review the steak restaurant &#39;Miller &amp; Carter&#39; in Wollaton, Nottingham. The review covers food, service and accessibility for those people with a disability.

Episode 049 - Miller & Carter

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Macy&#39;s gluten free cooking school returns with a chocolate banana cake. Find the recipe on youtube for a delicious banana bread cake with chocolate frosted centre. Allergen free and suitable for vegans this cake is a delectrable dessert for any party.Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Macy of Blinds Abroad shows off a vegan, allergen free recipe for a banan cake that can be made by blind and disabled people.

Episode 048 - BAGFCS: Banana Cake

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Find out whether there&#39;s mush room for inprovement with this week&#39;s Blinds Abroad Restaurant Review. This chilled out Italian restaurant gets the accessible review treatment with everything from the food, service and suitability for disabiled people reviewed. Cleaves and Macy are also joined by memers of Cleaves&#39;s family for pasta dinner.Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blinds-Abroad/61587665844615/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindsabroad/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBe3caMbpLJS5OrBXfT0egTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinds.abroadX: https://x.com/blindsabroadEmail: blindsabroad@gmail.comWebsite: https://blindsabroad.wordpress.com/

Portobello Nottingham Italian Restaurant Review

Portobello in Carlton Nottingham gets a Blinds Abroad review. Find out if the pasta is up to scratch and if this place is a great hangout for someone with a disability.

Episode 047 - BARR: Portobello

Holidays for Blind and Visually Impaired People

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.