The Trip That Changed My Life After Paralysis | Sophie Morgan

Award-winning broadcaster, travel writer and disability rights advocate Sophie Morgan joins Tanya Rose to share the journeys that have shaped her extraordinary life.

At just 18 years old, Sophie was paralysed in a car accident. In the months that followed, she believed the adventurous life she had imagined was over. Then one unforgettable trip to Canada helped her realise it wasn’t. It reminded her that adventure was still possible and marked the beginning of a lifetime spent exploring the world.

In this episode, Sophie shares:

why Scotland is the one destination everyone should experience

the snowmobile ride in Canada that transformed the way she saw her future

what she learnt from a gruelling expedition through Nicaragua

the most memorable meal she’s ever had, at the White House

riding a motorbike across America

why “accessible” doesn’t always mean accessible

the reality of flying as a wheelchair user and why airlines still have so far to go

an extraordinary safari in South Africa that shows what’s possible when accessibility is truly considered

learning to scuba dive in the Maldives