How to see the world with your best friend on your shoulder


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Wiefelschutz carrying his friend Kallner on a bridge in Vietnam. — Photos: LOVIS WIEFELSPUTZ/dpa

Many young people dream of going on a so-called gap year after graduating from school or university. Backpacking, exploring, seeing the world – all these adventures are a little more complicated for those who suffer from severe disabilities.

Two young Germans, Alexander Kallner and Lovis Wiefelsputz, decided to face those complications head-on when they began their journey around the world in October 2022.

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