Paul Pelland shares the freedom of long-distance motorcycle travel while living with MS
The morning air north of Boston carries a crisp bite as Paul Pelland wheels his motorcycle out of the garage. The hills of New Hampshire are still shadowed in early light, but the rumble of the engine cuts the quiet. He straps on his helmet, checks his panniers . . . […]
Butler County, Ohio Commits to Accessibility with Wheel the World Partnership
The Cone As we go from Illinois through Indiana and into Ohio, the hills appear, and the farmland lessens. I can imagine the leaves changing colors soon. My friend Heather is driving and my service dog, Teddy, is in the backseat. We don’t have far to go into the state to […]
Q&A with Jamie Gane
Jamie Gane is a British adaptive athlete, motivational speaker, and coach. He has competed internationally in para-athletics and obstacle course racing, making him one of the UK’s leading figures in adaptive sport. You pioneered the international classification system for adaptive OCR athletes. Why was this important, and what challenges did you […]
Embrace Eclectic Edmonton
By Jacob Rosser (and Jennifer Hartley) Hi, I am Jacob. I am neurodivergent and I love to travel. My latest trip was to Edmonton. It was kind, beautiful with an incredible variety of experiences. It is the capital of the province of Alberta, the fifth largest city in Canada and the […]
#wienliebe — Love Vienna
By Jacob Rosser (and Jennifer Hartley) “In Austria, history unfolds like a storybook, with each chapter revealing a new layer of grandeur and enchantment.” The 18th century Habsburg monarch, Empress Maria Theresa, said that about her beloved country and my mother and I couldn’t agree more. Austria has a vast and rich cultural […]
Dustin Reynolds:
First Double Amputee to Sail Solo Around the World
On October 18, 2008, a drunk driver struck Dustin Reynolds’ motorcycle on a Hawaii roadside. He lost his left arm, left leg, nearly his life, and later his businesses. Each year he marks that date not with mourning, but gratitude. “I celebrate because I made a choice to live on that […]
The journey of Jessica Cox, the motivational speaker and pilot without arms who travels fearlessly
Jessica Cox is no ordinary traveller. Born without arms, she has become the world’s first licensed armless pilot, a black-belt martial artist, and a globetrotting motivational speaker who has visited more than 28 countries. Known for flying airplanes with her feet, she applies the same fearless determination to navigating airports, hotels, […]
Destination Highlights
From hospital beds to hotel lobbies
By Phoenyx Powell My travel stories don’t look like glossy reels. They’re a mix of determination, humor, and a little chaos. Before my amputation, I never thought about how much effort went into “just getting somewhere.” Now, every trip comes with its own learning curve — and its own small victories. […]
Guest Editor’s Note
Phoenyx Powell Before my accident, I moved through the world without a second thought. I was quick on my feet, graceful enough to be compared to a dancer, and I could still outrun my kids on a good day. Now, even getting out of bed starts with strapping on my prosthetic […]
10 handy tips for amputee travellers
By Phoenyx Powell Traveling with a prosthetic isn’t about being “brave.” It’s about being prepared — because something will go wrong eventually. These are the tips I rely on every trip. 1. Pack an extra linerLiners fail at the worst times. A backup means one tear won’t end your trip. 2. […]