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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Blinds Abraod are out to breakfast at Waffle Love Salt Lake City in Midvale Utah before their flight to the United Kingdom. Waffle Love promises gluten free waffles in a range of sweet and savoury options but the real question is, is it any good? Find out in this restaurant review as the visually impaired duo talk chicken, waffles, service and accessibility in this restaurant review.Join Cleaves and Macy on Blinds Abroad socials:: 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/

Waffle Love Review Salt Lake City

Macy and Cleaves the breakfast eatery &#39;Waffle Love&#39; in Salt Lake City. Find out if the gluten free waffles are worth the wait or if this is really just a waffle one night stand.

Episode 073 - BARR: Waffle Love

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Ever wondered what Braille looks like? In the braille for dummies video, Blinds Abroad founder Macy takes you through the braille alphabet with nothing more than a muffin tin and some tennis balls. The video includes basic braille letters and words and gives a sense of the basics of these tactile letters used by blind and visually impaired people.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/

Braille Alphabet and Braille Words

lBlinds Abroad&#39;s Macy takes you through the basics of braille with the braille alphabet and basic braille words using a muffin pan and tennis balls.

Episode 072 - BARP: Braille Basics

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Corner Bakery Cafe is the place of dining choice for the Blinds Abroad couple of Macy and Cleaves this week. Situated in Salt Lake City by the University of Utah and Salt Lake Natural History Museum, this deli offers sandwiches, paninis and salads for takeaway or dine in lunches. Find out if this place is worth a visit and if the gluten free food stacks up.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/

Corner Bakery Cafe Review Salt Lake City

Blinds Abroad do deli sandwiches and paninis in this restaurnat review of the Corner Bakery Cafe in Salt Lake City

Episode 071 - BARR: Corner Baker Cafe

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A new series as part of the Blinds Abroad channel with Macy&#39;s Blinds Abroad Book Club. The first episode focusses on author Macy Lewis and her collection children&#39;s books including Nigel and the Festival Flames, Octie Octupus and the Ocean adventure, Gia the Giraffe and Nina Nebula. Join the visually impaired author as she lets you know a little about these cheery children&#39;s books.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/

Childrens Book Club

Childrens&#39; books written by visually impaired author Macy Lewis takes us through some of her popular titles and shows of some of the illustrations.

Episdoe 070 - BABC: Nigel the Dragon, Octie Octopus, Gia the Giraffe and Nina Nebula

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Macy and Cleaves of Blinds Abroad and trying another of Amerca&#39;s famed chained restaurants at Salt LAke City&#39;s branch of the Italian restaurant Olive Garden. Complete with glute free pasta and all you can eat salad and breadsticks, this disabled duo give a rundown of food, service and accessibility so visually impaired and abled diners alike can decide if Olive Garden is 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/

Olive Garden Restaurant Review Salt Lake

Blinds Abroad review Amercian Italian chain restaurant Olive Garden including gluten and allergen free food, service and if it is suitable for disabled people.

Episode 069 - BARR: Olive Garden

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The final days of the Blinds Abroad trip back to Macy&#39;s home of Salt Lake City sees them breakfasting at Waffle Love and seeing friends before taking the plane, tube and train back to Nottingham, England. Find out how well the assisted travel works and Macy&#39;s surprise Delta Airlines First Class Gluten Free Meal came to be.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/

Return From Salt Lake City with Assisted Travel

The visually impaired duo make their way back from Salt Lake City Utah USA to the rainy town of Nottingham England with the help of travel assistance.

Episode 075 - BAT: Salt Lake City, Day 8 & 9

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Cheesecake Factory may be a chain restaurant spanning all the way from America to Hong Kong, but Macy and Cleaves of Blinds Abroad are visiting the branch in River Creek Salt Lake City Utah for a taste of gluten free tacos, chicken sandwiches and Guidiver cheesecake! Find out if the food is worth the hype and if it is accessible for visually impaired and disabled people in this restaurnat 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/

Cheescake Factory Salt Lake City River Creek Review

Blinds Abroad are in Utah, USA and review the worldwide chain restaurant &#39;Cheesecake Factory&#39;. Find out if the cheesecake is worth the hype and if the gluten free food passes the blind taste test.

Episode 067 - BARR: Cheesecake Factory

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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

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.