AJ January 2025

Lisa Butler Listen to this Article Some people blend in seamlessly when they travel, soaking up cultures, cuisines and sunsets, unobtrusively. Others—sometimes unintentionally—travel and stand out. When Lisa Butler packs her bags, her invisible checklist isn’t just about passports, snacks, or car seat logistics. It’s about setting a tone. A confident posture, a ready smile, […]

Nadine Richards Listen to this Article Nadine wears many hats—adaptive athlete, advocate, model, and wellness professional—and she wears them all effortlessly, infused with an infectious energy. Born in Alberta, Canada, she lives with a limb difference and describes her disability with openness and humor, seeing it as just another unique part of who she is

Erin, a white agender human and double below knee amputee, hangs upside down with flaming red hair and a flowing red dress. Erin arches backwards powerfully over the top of an aerial hoop the size of an adult hula hoop that is suspended in the air. PHOTO CREDIT Virginia Maria Photography Listen to this Article

By Talli Osborne Listen to this Article Travelling with physical challenges can require a bit more planning, but the rewards are worth it. As a woman with mobility issues, I’ve learned to embrace the journey, adapt with creativity, and always focus on the positives. Here are my top ten tips for making your travels smoother

Listen to this Article This issue celebrates our fellow adventurers, explorers and travellers who, as always, are determined not to let something like a major disability get in the way of our dreams. We spotlight travellers with a variety of limb differences—our Guest Editor, Talli Osborne,  Erin Ball, Lisa Butler, Miriam Osborne, Nadine Richards and

Talli Osborne Listen to this Article Guest Editor’s Note by Talli Osborne This world wasn’t built for a girl like me, but that’s not stopping me from exploring it. As a woman without both of my arms and with shortened legs, I know firsthand both the joy and the obstacles that come with travelling. There’s