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Daniel Kurtz lost his eyesight two years ago at age 20. He made his first trip outside the United States this past summer on a visit to Singapore.

[caption id=attachment_11556 align=alignright width=275] Daniel Kurtz in Singapore with his mother and his guide dog, Donner.[/caption]

Daniel never goes anywhere without his guide dog, Donner. In addition to the usual culture shock that comes with traveling far from home, he faced the challenge of navigating a country that doesnt grant seeing eye dogs the same access as hes accustomed to in the States.

On this episode of the Globejotting Travel Podcast, Dave Fox (who lives in Singapore) talks with Daniel about visiting a country with some strict No Dogs Allowed policies, as well as what its like to explore a foreign land as a blind person, and the thrill of indoor skydiving.

Also: A tribute to scuba diving pioneer and underwater filmmaker Stan Waterman, who recently threw an inspirational retirement party.

More about Daniel Kurtz and Guide Dogs in Singapore:

Facebook: Singapore Guilde Dogs Association for the Blind

Straits Times: Ignorance Keeps Guide Dogs Out of Singapore Businesses

Channel News Asia: Public Education on Guide Dogs Needs to Be Ramped Up

iFly Singapore: Skydiving Simulator

 More about Stan Waterman:

StanWaterman.com

Cay Compass: Stan Waterman Hangs Up His Fins at 90

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