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Australian friends Fletcher Crowley, who is paraplegic, and Lachie Bennett developed a unique method of 'piggybacking' to travel the world, including Hong Kong, Brazil, South Africa, and Europe, challenging perceptions of accessible travel.
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Hong Kong, Brazil, South Africa, Europe, Sydney, Australia
Who
Fletcher Crowley, Lachie Bennett
What
Australian friends Fletcher Crowley, who is paraplegic, and Lachie Bennett developed a unique method of 'piggybacking' to travel the world, including Hong Kong, Brazil, South Africa, and Europe, challenging perceptions of accessible travel.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:03:51 GMT · 6h 24m ago
Where
Hong Kong, Brazil, South Africa, Europe, Sydney, Australia ·
Why
Fletcher became paraplegic after a mountain biking accident at 17, and both he and Lachie actively seek to push the boundaries of accessible travel.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Their journey, shared on social media as 'Two Mates 1 Chair', inspires others with disabilities to explore travel possibilities and underscores the importance of friendship and community support.
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4 events in this thread- Currently Reading6h 24m agoAustralian friends Fletcher Crowley, who is paraplegic, and Lachie Bennett developed a unique method of 'piggybacking' to travel the world, including Hong Kong, Brazil, South Africa, and Europe, challenging perceptions of accessible travel.
- Culture & Industry6h 24m agoBest friends Fletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennett, known as 'Two Mates, 1 Chair,' have recently returned from a three-month trip across four continents, sharing their adventures on social media to promote accessible travel.Open article
- Culture & Industry6h 24m agoFletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennett, friends from Sydney, Australia, are challenging accessibility norms by traveling the world, with Lachie often piggybacking Fletcher, who is paraplegic.Open article
- Culture & Industry6h 24m agoFletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennett, two 20-year-old friends from Sydney, have just returned from a three-month trip across four continents, utilizing a unique 'piggybacking' method to navigate inaccessible locations.Open article