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Mr Fraser said highly portable
scooters have become the norm in
Right: Maureen in the UK. Opposite page:
Scott in Nevada, USA.
personal travel mobility. They are
typically lightweight, fold easily, and
are hard-wearing.
“People always think of mobility
their trip to Norway even using the
scooters as big, clunky beasts same guide as Joanna, and the two
hogging up the footpath. But it isn’t of them were treated to two nights
like that anymore. These new models underneath the Aurora Borealis.
are compact, minimalist and yes –
even trendy,” said Mr Fraser.
“The Luggie is now our top-selling
model by far.”
Scott Sanderson also uses a
Scott said the great thing about
his Luggie is that he can take it right
up to the door of the plane and then
airline staff put it in the hold.
“And when you get off, it’s already
Luggie, but his approach to travel there waiting for you. Very simple,”
is different to Maureen’s. He and Scott said.
his wife Kim are assiduous planners.
Mr Fraser said these days, having
After seeing a Joanna Lumley a disability like MS doesn’t mean that
documentary, Kim wanted to see life, and travel, just stops.
the Northern Lights. She planned
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