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Tarryn Tomlinson at the Aquila Luxury Safari Lodge, Cape Town, South Africa. Couture designer: Jacques La Grange Listen to this Article Growing up in the lively city of Cape Town, South Africa, Tarryn Tomlinson’s passion for travel was sparked by her father, an avid reader and explorer. Being in a household filled with National Geographic […]

“My happiness isn’t dependent on my health. I have known for most of my life that being “sick” or disabled doesn’t make me, my life, my happiness, or anything about me any less. I can live a beautiful and fulfilling life anywhere and in any way that me and my body can. I am not

Listen to this Article As the golden sun begins to set over the vast plains of Kruger National Park, a sense of tranquility envelops Ximuwu Safari Lodge, the first universally accessible luxury safari lodge in the region. Nestled in the heart of the bush, Ximuwu stands as a testament to overcoming challenges, providing an inclusive

Listen to this Article   Musa Motha, a 28-year-old South African amputee dancer, has a story that blends a moment of tragedy with triumphant achievements. Born south of Johannesburg, Musa’s life took an unexpected turn at age 10 when diagnosed with osteosarcoma, leading to the amputation of his leg. However, this loss became the cornerstone

Listen to this Article   Social media influencer Jessica Jordan Ping was born and raised in Central Illinois, U.S. She entered this world with a rare disease called CHILD syndrome, which affects only about 60 people worldwide. For her, it manifested as a shortened left arm and shortened left leg. Her leg had to be

South African travel podcaster, Lois Strachan, offers her view Listen to this Article From a stretch limo airport pickup in New York to being taken on a private museum tour in Greece, Lois Strachan and I unpacked what luxury travel means to us and some of the surprising benefits that come when travelling as a

Listen to this Article Welcome to the spring edition of our Accessible Journeys Magazine. My name is Tarryn Tomlinson, a wheelchair user, writing to you from sunny South Africa. As your guest editor, it is my pleasure to guide you through the exciting landscapes of accessible luxury travel and share the remarkable stories that I

Listen to this Article Being a person with a disability does not mean that you cannot look stylish when you travel! Whether or not you are a wheelchair user like me, maintaining that chic, sophisticated look while travelling at home or abroad is possible. Embarking on a journey is not just about discovering new places—it’s

Listen to this Article   For the Spring 2024 issue, Accessible Journeys leans into luxury travel with a happy sigh. Who doesn’t love a little luxury? And we all deserve it. Even if our mobility or budgets are limited, as long as we keep our minds flexible, we can all have a bit more luxury.