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Fletcher 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.
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Sydney, Australia; Hong Kong; Brazil; South Africa; Europe; Switzerland
Who
Fletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennett
What
Fletcher 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.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:03:51 GMT · 5h 6m ago
Where
Sydney, Australia; Hong Kong; Brazil; South Africa; Europe; Switzerland ·
Why
Lachie assists Fletcher, who is paraplegic after a mountain biking accident, allowing them to explore various global destinations and challenge perceptions of accessible travel.
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How this affects you
This story highlights innovative approaches to accessible travel for individuals with disabilities, demonstrating how resourcefulness and strong friendships can overcome perceived barriers. Their social media presence aims to inspire others to pursue travel, emphasizing community support and the joy of shared experiences.
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4 events in this thread- Culture & Industry5h 6m 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.Open article
- Culture & Industry5h 6m 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 & Industry5h 6m 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
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