Ten of the best beaches in Europe
This infographic by Housetrip.com caught my eye and I thought I should share it with you. Great way to showcase best beaches in the world…
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
Embracing the great outdoors in Sydney
Sydney, Australia, is home to some of the finest outdoor sporting activities in the world. The Pacific Ocean coastline leads to some of the most gorgeous beaches in the Southern Hemisphere, while the Blue Mountains just outside of town are…
Our next big adventure: Okinawa, Japan
This article is part one of the series “Experiencing the exotic in Okinawa, Japan” “Teaser” with original itinerary Experiencing the exotic in Okinawa, Japan: Introduction and background Experiencing the exotic in Okinawa, Japan: Naha City, Day One Experiencing the exotic in…
Manchester – Basic tips for your sightseeing tour
Photo credit: Bridges via photopin (license) We all know that Manchester does not exactly attract as many tourists as other cities in Britain, such as London and Edinburgh, and also other small towns that are characterized by monuments or historical…
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
Introduction The whole Harry Potter phenomenon kind of passed us by. I saw the first film and the second-to-last many years later (which made very little sense but was exciting anyway) but have still to read any of the books.…
A weekend away from it all – in Maidenhead, England
Image (c) Holiday Inn/IHG Look, you know we love London. Like the vast majority of visitors to the UK, we almost always include the capital in our travel plans. We’ll continue to do so, too, and recommend you to do…
Top Romantic Accommodations In London
Image (c) The Rookery If you are planning a romantic trip with someone special, booking the ideal accommodations throughout your travels is important. Your accommodations can make or spoil the fun you hope to have during your trip to the…
Hotel Review: Hilton London Paddington, London, England
Image (c) 2015 Hilton Hotels & Resorts As you’ll know if you read the ‘teaser’ for our latest trip to London, one of the purposes of this long weekend was to test a couple of hotels in the capital. We are…
Tips for the perfect babymoon
Photo credit: Schwanger in der Therme via photopin (license) Let’s start at the beginning – what on earth is a babymoon? Until someone gave it a name (you might think it was an American marketing guru but it was in…
Villa Estel – Grown-up Holiday Accommodation in Pollensa, Mallorca
Pollensa (On Mallorca island), the quaint and serene fishing village in Spain, attracts many visitors from every part of the world. This beautiful destination is blessed with a year-round balmy climate, pristine beaches and tons of attractions for the visitors…
Things to consider before relocating to Spain
Photo credit: Santa Maria de Prades. via photopin (license) Spain is a popular destination among expats, and it’s not hard to see why. With its warm sunshine, beautiful beaches, sumptuous cuisine, stylish shops and more, this Mediterranean country certainly has…
The British Virgin Islands – the stuff dream holidays are made of
Photo credit: DSC_0452b via photopin (license) If you are gonna dream, dream big. Good advice, and when you are ready to really push the boat out – literally, in this case – there are few better places to start that…