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Ted Tahquechi

@nedskee

Denver based blind photographer, guide dog user, photo educator, travel blogger and accessibility advocate. Was Sr. Project Mgr. for Atari, Accolade & Mattel

 Broomfield, CO
Joined April 2009
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One of my favorite images from my 15 years in Santa Cruz Ca. This was taken at Natural Bridges State Beach. @CAStateParks
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JetBlue just raised checked bag fees again. How much harder it is to find a genuinely cheaper flight once all the extras are added. #JetBlue #AirTravel #TravelNews #blindtravel #accessibletravel blindtravels.com/jetblue-che…
JetBlue Just Raised Checked Bag Fees Again. How Much More Can Travelers Absorb? - Blind Travels

JetBlue Just Raised Checked Bag Fees Again. How Much More Can Travelers Absorb? - Blind Travels

JetBlue checked bag fees now start at $50, with higher peak pricing. See how the new fees compare with other major U.S. airlines and what travelers should budget.

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Royal Caribbean is buying 50% of Sandals and Beaches, and this could have real implications for Caribbean travel, especially if cruise-and-resort packages, loyalty crossover, and better accessibility follow. #AccessibleTravel #RoyalCaribbean #Sandals blindtravels.com/royal-carib…
Royal Caribbean Is Buying Half of Sandals and Beaches. What Could That Mean for Travelers? - Blind...

Royal Caribbean Is Buying Half of Sandals and Beaches. What Could That Mean for Travelers? - Blind...

Royal Caribbean Group is acquiring 50% of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. See what the deal could mean for land-and-sea packages, loyalty, accessibility, and future travel.

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Carnival is moving to dynamic pricing for some cruise features. blindtravels.com/carnival-dy… #cruise #accessibletravel #blindtravels
Carnival Is Moving to Dynamic Pricing for Drinks and Wi-Fi - Blind Travels

Carnival Is Moving to Dynamic Pricing for Drinks and Wi-Fi - Blind Travels

Carnival is moving drink packages and Wi-Fi to dynamic pricing. See current prices, FunPack costs, and what the change could mean for your cruise budget.

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As I head to #portlandretrogamingexpo tomorrow, I will unfortunately be heading there alone. #prge #prge2026 blindtravels.com/losing-a-gu…
Saying Goodbye to Fauna: Losing My Guide Dog and Finding My Way Forward - Blind Travels

Saying Goodbye to Fauna: Losing My Guide Dog and Finding My Way Forward - Blind Travels

Losing a guide dog means more than saying goodbye to a beloved pet. Ted shares Fauna's story, their travels, and the difficult road ahead.

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First cruise coming up? I put together the things I wish more people knew before embarkation day, from apps and luggage tags to ship time, dining, Wi-Fi, port days, and getting off the ship without chaos. blindtravels.com/first-cruis… #accessibletravel #cruises #traveltips
First Cruise? What to Do Before You Sail and Once You Get Onboard - Blind Travels

First Cruise? What to Do Before You Sail and Once You Get Onboard - Blind Travels

First cruise tips covering embarkation, cruise apps, luggage, dining, Wi-Fi, ship time, port days, onboard accounts, and disembarkation.

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Changes to be aware of before your next cruise. blindtravels.com/five-cruise… #travel #accessibletravel #cruises

Five Cruise Changes Worth Knowing Before Your Next Sailing - Blind Travels

Five current cruise changes worth knowing, including Carnival Rewards, Princess Standby, Great Stirrup Cay, Alaska travel etiquette, and Disney’s next ships.

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Do we really still need to pay for multiplayer functionality on consoles in 2026? #games #gamedevelopment #videogames open.substack.com/pub/nedske…
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One month from today, I begin my 2026 Rocky Mountain National Park Artist-in-Residence program. I’ll be combining landscape photography, tactile art and audio to explore the park. The countdown begins. blog.tahquechi.com/one-month… #TactilePhotography #AccessibleArt #RMNP
ONE MONTH UNTIL ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

ONE MONTH UNTIL ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

ONE MONTH UNTIL ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK On August 18, I will begin my time as a 2026 Rocky Mountain National Park Artist-in-Residence. During the residency, I will bring together landscape...

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The return of the RTX 3060 is not all about AI. Maybe games should stop chasing spec sheets and start earning the hardware they demand. #videogames #gamedev #pchardware open.substack.com/pub/nedske…
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The methods for reviewing games needs to be updated. #videogmaes #gamesindustry #retrogames nedskee.substack.com/p/why-b…
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Some thoughts on finding your photography style. #photography #art blog.tahquechi.com/the-secre…
The Secret to Finding Your Photography Style Is Doing Less

The Secret to Finding Your Photography Style Is Doing Less

Spend enough time around photographers and you'll begin to notice a familiar pattern. The photographer who once couldn't wait to get out and shoot starts spending more time researching gear than...

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I've never made the same mistake twice. I make it five or six times, just to be sure.
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American is cutting some summer routes, that can mean more than a schedule change. Here is what to do when the airline changes the trip for you. #BlindTravel #LowVisionTravel #AccessibleTravel #AirTravel #TravelTips #AmericanAirlines blindtravels.com/american-su…
American Is Cutting Some Summer Routes. Here’s Why That Matters for Blind Travelers - Blind Travels

American Is Cutting Some Summer Routes. Here’s Why That Matters for Blind Travelers - Blind Travels

American is suspending some summer routes, and fewer flight choices can make travel harder for blind and low vision passengers. Here’s what to watch and how to respond.

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Premium currency systems like platinum are built to keep players spending. Let's break down how battle passes, odd pricing, and leftover balances trap players in a cycle of buying more. #gamedev #videogames #Battlepass open.substack.com/pub/nedske…
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3D printing can be awesome, but the workflow is still far too visual. I break down the real learning curve, the accessibility barriers, and what you should know before buying a printer. #BlindTravel #AccessibleTech #3DPrinting #BlindMakers blindtravels.com/should-a-bl…
3D Printing for Blind and Low Vision Users, What You Need to Know - Blind Travels

3D Printing for Blind and Low Vision Users, What You Need to Know - Blind Travels

3D printing can be empowering for blind people, but the workflow is still too visual. This Blind Travels guide explores accessibility, safety, design tools, and whether buying a printer is worth it.

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Spirit Airlines has canceled all flights as it begins winding down operations. Here is a practical Blind Travels guide on what blind and low vision travelers should do next. #BlindTravel #AccessibleTravel #AirTravel #TravelTips blindtravels.com/spirit-airl…
Spirit Is Shutting Down. Here’s What Blind Travelers Should Do Next - Blind Travels

Spirit Is Shutting Down. Here’s What Blind Travelers Should Do Next - Blind Travels

Spirit Airlines has begun winding down operations and canceled all flights. This Blind Travels guide explains what blind and low vision travelers should do when a provider changes the trip for them.

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I was selected for the 2026 Rocky Mountain National Park Artist-in-Residence program. I wrote a new blog post about the residency, and how my tactile photography process helps create work that can be experienced beyond sight. #photography #RMNP blog.tahquechi.com/rocky-mou…
Rocky Mountain National Park, an Artist Residency, and Work Meant to Be Touched

Rocky Mountain National Park, an Artist Residency, and Work Meant to Be Touched

I’m honored to share that I’ve been selected as one of the 2026 Artists-in-Residence for Rocky Mountain National Park. The park’s current list names me in the program as Theodore “Ted” Tahquechi,...

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Travel companies rarely fall apart in one dramatic moment. The cracks show up first in route cuts, itinerary changes, and murky updates. Here is what to do when your travel provider starts wobbling. #BlindTravel #AccessibleTravel #TravelTips #AirTravel blindtravels.com/what-to-do-…
What Happens When Your Travel Provider Starts Falling Apart? - Blind Travels

What Happens When Your Travel Provider Starts Falling Apart? - Blind Travels

If your airline, cruise line, or tour provider starts unraveling, what should you do? This practical Blind Travels article explains how to protect your trip when travel companies become unstable.

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Summer travel is getting more expensive, and your flight choices may be getting worse at the same time. I broke down what is happening and how travelers can still make smarter booking decisions. #BlindTravel #AccessibleTravel #TravelTips #travelTuesday blindtravels.com/summer-trav…
Why Summer Travel Is Getting More Expensive, and Why Your Flight Options Are Worse - Blind Travels

Why Summer Travel Is Getting More Expensive, and Why Your Flight Options Are Worse - Blind Travels

Airfares and airline fees are rising in 2026, while flight options are getting thinner. Here’s what travelers should know before booking summer travel.

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