Tag: Wheels

Ireland On Wheels: Tips For Navigating Ireland In A Wheelchair

I use a wheelchair because I have spina bifida. Almost three years ago, I studied Irish Literature and History in Dublin. This year I’m living in Galway, Ireland for work as a writer, actor, model, and director. Here’s what I’ve learned. Leaving Texas for Ireland is already a bi...

Meals on (Two) Wheels

Even before I unfolded my Brompton outside my house and set off on my cycle journey West End-bound, I knew where I was going to have my dinner: Euston’s Nando’s. My actual destination was The Place, one of the two meccas for dance lovers in London (the other one is Sadler’s...

Oxford on Wheels: How I Didn’t Let My Wheelchair Stop Me

It was a blustery day in Oxford, the sort of day that rather playfully upends one’s trilby hat and deposits it in a puddle with unseemly delight. A new student at Balliol College, I found myself confronted by the daunting yet fascinating labyrinth of cobblestone paths and archaic stone stairwa...

Harmony on Wheels: Exploring the Symbiosis Between Cars and Nature

In a world where concerns about environmental sustainability are at the forefront, the relationship between cars and nature often appears to be one of conflict. However, upon closer examination, it becomes evident that cars and nature can coexist harmoniously, with each playing a unique role in pres...