6 of the best…places to take the kids in Chicago
Rather like New York, Chicago is a great place to take the children. In some ways it’s an easier one too – it’s more relaxed than the Big Apple and people seem to have a lot more time for you…
Andy Higgs
I know what it's like to go from being a crazy backpacker without a care in the world, via being a vaguely sensible parent to being an adventurer once more. In other words, evolving into a Grown-up Traveller.Like everyone else, I love to travel, have visited a lot of countries and all that but my big thing is Africa.I also own and run The Grown-up Travel Company as a travel designer creating personalised African itineraries for experienced adventurers
Costa Rica – Something for everyone in this natural paradise
Photo credit: DSC_0243 via photopin (license) Often referred to as the birthplace of eco-tourism, Costa Rica offers an amazing variety of attractions for visitors and a superb climate to boot. With so much on offer the best way to ensure…
Sleeping on the plane, train…or maybe the tram? 5 unusual hotels
Looking for something more than just a roof over your head? Then we’ve got a little inspiration for you. Even if you can’t quite run to the cost of a fully flat first class seat, you can still enjoy a…
Aerial Video: Winter flight over Graakallen, Trondheim, Norway
As you may know we invested in a DJI Phantom Vision 2+ flying camera/drone/UAV/RPAS last year here at Grown-up Travel Guide and have been addicted ever since. No matter what you call it – as you can see, these things…
Man-made marvels in London – the Greenwich Foot Tunnel
London has a wealth of sights to keep its visitors occupied. But the British capital can also boast of some amazing wonders of engineering and construction, not all of which are so well known. Last time we covered the Monument which…
Man-made marvels in London – the Monument
London has a wealth of sights to keep its visitors occupied. But the British capital can also boast of some amazing wonders of engineering and construction, not all of which are so well known. Such as the underground (love the…
Top 5 Tips for Having a Comfortable Flight
Photo credit: jjay69 via photopin cc Nowadays air travel is not as comfortable and luxurious as it used to be. The seats are getting smaller, legroom shorter and airline carriers charge additional fees for virtually everything, from luggage to snacks.…
6 of the best…places to take the kids in Berlin
Berlin may not be an obvious choice for a family holiday, and parents may find that the city is a little on the fence when it comes to welcoming the little ones. Not that you’ll encounter any hostility of course…
Why London Is The Number One Travel Destination For Soccer Fans
Ask any soccer fan in the world which league is the most prestigious and they will say the English Premier League. The Premier League was formed in 1992, when the clubs of the then Football League first division decided to…
Packing for safety on an adventure hike
Photo credit: Moyan_Brenn via photopin cc One of the greatest things about America is the amount of space you can find to explore its rich tapestries of mountains and hills, forests and rivers, canyons and vast open plains. America was…
Alpine touring at Vallter 2000 in Spain – the ultimate skiing experience?
When I was growing up, it was all very simple. ‘Skiing’ meant downhill skiing in the Alps – or for some brave people, Scotland. Artificial slopes were rare and skiing was a luxury that most people in the UK had…
From one extreme to the other – Finland to Dubai (with 12 days in between)
One of the many benefits of publishing this website is of course the travel it involves – and more specifically the variety of trips I get to take. Sometimes the contrasts offered by visiting two different destinations in a short…