How I Navigate Amsterdam Blind — Ep. 1 – road to the Tramstop

How does a blind person navigate Amsterdam with a white cane? In episode 1, I walk from my home to the tram stop and show the everyday barriers along the way: blocked sidewalks, parked bikes, construction, overgrown plants, unclear crossings, and traffic.

This route is manageable—but it should be safer and more predictable. I explain how I use grass edges, walls, and other landmarks to stay oriented, and why keeping one side of the sidewalk clear makes a huge difference.

CHAPTERS

00:00 From my house to the tram

00:35 A blocked sidewalk forces me into traffic

01:36 How I navigate with a white cane

03:07 Bikes blocking the route

04:44 Plants, walls and construction

07:33 Reaching the first tram stop

09:53 The hardest crossing

11:35 The final crossing to the tram

13:11 The return journey and what could improve

15:21 Amsterdam compared with London

17:05 Living in Amsterdam West

19:05 Support my work

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