Rollin Adventures In Bali - Wheelchair & Disability Travel

10/09/2025

Hoping that everyone in Bali remains safe from the flooding. Sending all our Balinese friends & expats much love & best wishes. 🙏❤️

26/08/2025

14/02/2025

Happy Belated Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day has come and gone where we are, and while we didn’t get around to posting yesterday—life has been a little chaotic as we settle back in after four incredible months in Bali—I wanted to take a moment today to share something from the heart.

I’ve never been one for the commercial side of Valentine’s Day. Love isn’t something that should be reserved for just one day of the year; it should be celebrated, nurtured, and cherished every single day. And that’s exactly why I’m writing this now—because love, in all its forms, deserves to be acknowledged beyond just a date on the calendar.

But this post isn’t just about our love story. It’s about something much bigger—something that so many couples, especially those parenting children with disabilities, silently carry.

Marriage and relationships are never easy. Parenting alone is enough to test the strongest bonds. But when disability enters the equation, the weight of it all can be overwhelming. The appointments, the unpredictability, the advocacy, the exhaustion—none of us imagined this when we first dreamed about the future with our children. It changes everything: your perspective, your priorities, your relationship.

Far too often, the stress becomes too much. The statistics don’t lie—marriage breakdowns in the world of disability parenting are heartbreakingly common. And yet, amidst the chaos, there is also something profoundly beautiful. A love that isn’t just built on romance but on resilience. On teamwork. On showing up for each other, even when it’s hard.

So today, whether you celebrated yesterday or not, I just want to remind you: Love each other. Support each other. Find moments, however small, to reconnect. Say the words. Show the love. Because the little things—the glances, the laughter, the shared exhaustion, the hand reaching for yours in the tough moments—those are what truly hold us together.

And as for us? Through every high and low, every joy and struggle, I will always be grateful for the woman who stands beside me. Jodi, you are my heart—my strong, brave, vulnerable, resilient, and beautiful Valentine.

“There was love all around
But I never heard it singing
No, I never heard it at all
’Til there was you.” – The Beatles

10/02/2025

Daniel Carroll's family shares their best tips for travelling when one of your family members lives with epilepsy.

08/02/2025

Specific Assistance For Airline Travel

Before booking a flight, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the specific aJetstar Australias of each airline. Here’s a link to Jetstar Australia policies for passengers with disabilities ♿️

https://www.jetstar.com/au/en/help/articles/specific-assistance

While Jetstar has clear guidelines, our experience with AirAsia showed that although they have similar policies, they did not follow them in practice. If you have any concerns, it’s best to contact the airline directly. However, keep in mind that AirAsia does not provide direct contact details—only an automated chatbot called AskBo, which is not at all helpful 👎

Jetstar also offers a chatbot service called “Chat with Jess.” If you need to speak with a real person, try asking something like “I want to speak to a human,” and you’ll eventually be connected. Check out the photos for reference!

Tell us about your experience with specific assistance policies - did they live up to your requirements and expectations?

05/02/2025

Air Asia Flight - Denpasar, Bali to Cairns, Australia

So, you might remember our nightmare flying from Cairns, Australia, to Denpasar, Bali back in October 2024.

Honestly, we were too busy enjoying our holiday to waste time on a formal complaint to AirAsia. But after the way we were treated again on the return trip, you’d better believe it’s coming.

This time, we had more luggage than usual because we’d bought homewares for our apartment in Australia. No big deal—until the chaos began.

We’d never flown AirAsia out of Bali before, so discovering that check-in was shoved into the basement was the first red flag. Then, a roaming inspector demanded we deflate the tyres on Morgan’s wheelchair/Delta Buggy and the big balloon wheels we use for the beach. No other airline has ever asked this, and we outright refused—Morgan needs her chair as soon as we land in Australia.

Next, we asked about an aerobridge or lift to help Morgan board. The response? A flat no. Instead, we had to board a bus with no ramp, get driven miles across the tarmac, and then physically carry Morgan up the aircraft stairs—all at 11:30 pm.

At least in Cairns, there was an aerobridge, and we were given a temporary wheelchair before collecting Morgan’s Delta Buggy. But that doesn’t excuse the appalling treatment we endured from Air Asia.

You might wonder why we didn’t just switch airlines. The answer? We could afford new tickets, but why should we have to?

How would an independent wheelchair user cope with this disgraceful system? They wouldn’t. At least Morgan had us to help her.

After experiencing this twice, I can say without hesitation: AirAsia’s treatment of disabled passengers is unacceptable, disgusting, humiliating, disrespectful, and outright dangerous. We will NEVER fly with them again. And if you have a disability, I urge you to boycott this airline until they wake up and fix their disgraceful policies.

I just wish someone had been there to record it, so you could see for yourselves how utterly humiliating this experience was for our family.























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31/01/2025

One last villa tour before we say goodbye to our home for the past four months! 🎥✨ Hope you can hear me over Morgan’s anxious chatter in the background—she’s feeling all the nerves about our next adventure, flights, and everything in between! 😩

Tonight, we say farewell to Bali, but not for long—thank you, Bali, for another unforgettable round of Rollin Adventures! 🌴💙 We’ll be back soon!

If you have any questions about this villa, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always happy to share! 🙌 Safe travels to us—wish us luck! 🤞✈️

30/01/2025

Supporting Accessible Travel in Bali: A Community Effort

At Rollin Adventures In Bali - Wheelchair & Disability Travel our mission has always been to share information that helps travelers with disabilities enjoy Bali just as able-bodied people do. We don’t do this for profit—just out of a passion for making Bali more inclusive for everyone.

Recently, we’ve noticed that some of the information we’ve shared is being recommended in other groups and pages, which is fantastic! However, it would be great if credit was given where it’s due. Acknowledging sources helps everyone find the best information and ensures that the community as a whole benefits from our collective efforts.

Unfortunately, we’ve also been restricted from engaging in some Bali disability travel groups, which limits the collaboration we believe is essential for improving accessibility. We’re all working toward the same goal—helping people with disabilities experience Bali with ease—so shouldn’t we be working together rather than creating barriers?

If you run a page or group focused on accessible travel, or any types of travel, we’d love to collaborate rather than compete. Let’s share resources, support one another, and create the best possible experience for travelers with disabilities and able-bodied people. After all, the more we work together, the better outcomes we create for the people who need this information most.

Let’s keep making Bali accessible for all!

Everyone followers

28/01/2025

Martabak

A few years ago, we captured a street food vendor in Candidasa, East Bali, preparing a mouthwatering dish called martabak - but somehow, we never shared it! It’s about time we talk about this incredibly popular and flavorful creation. Have you tried martabak before? If so, what did you think?

Also known as mutabbaq (Arabic for “folded”), this dish is a stuffed pancake or pan-fried bread that’s celebrated across the Arabian Peninsula, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. It’s especially beloved in places like Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and southern Thailand. The name and ingredients vary depending on where it’s made, but the taste? Always amazing!

Think of martabak as a savory, spicy folded omelette or pancake. Typically, it starts with a thin, pan-fried crepe stuffed with a mix of beaten eggs, minced meat, and chopped veggies like leeks, chives, or green onions. The filling is folded, cooked until golden brown, and then cut into squares for easy snacking.

In Malaysia, murtabak (as it’s called there) is a street food staple, originally served at mamak stalls. It often features minced beef, chicken, or even mutton, along with garlic, eggs, and onion. It’s served with flavorful accompaniments like curry, pickled onions, sliced cucumber, or tomato sauce.

In Indonesia, martabak comes in two varieties: martabak manis (a sweet, dessert-like treat inspired by apam balik) and martabak telur (a savory version similar to murtabak), stuffed with eggs, meat, and scallions. Both versions showcase why martabak is such an irresistible and iconic dish.

So, which version would you try first—savory or sweet?

28/01/2025

We thought it’d be fun to film a walk up to our local Warung – Warung Cinta, which translates to “love shop”! For anyone wondering, a Warung is a charming local spot that can be a shop, café, or restaurant, offering everything from breakfast and lunch to dinner and more. Each Warung is unique in what they serve, and Warung Cinta even has a laundry service attached!
The owners here are absolutely wonderful, and it’s the perfect place for us to practice speaking Indonesian. Many Warung owners primarily speak the local language, and while we’re giving it our best shot, their English is definitely miles ahead of our Indonesian! 😆

Do you support the local warung’s or are you a little apprehensive?

Are you interested to see a video of the villa we’ve called home for the last few months?

21/01/2025

Aquamarine Beach Villas, Amed, Bali

20/01/2025

This article makes mention of the villa we are currently staying https://www.aquamarinebeachvillas.com/ & Bali Asli Restaurant which we posted about recently 👌🙏