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
The History of the Package Holiday
Did you know that people have been booking package holidays since right back in the 60s? It seems like those all-inclusive package holidays that we’re still booking nowadays are things of the modern world, but in reality, they’ve been around…
Arizona: history and culture in the desert
Photo credit: IMG_9037_1 via photopin (license) Arizona has a rich past, and if you are looking for a destination that provides culture with history, the Grand Canyon state may be just the place you are looking for. The history of…
Dining etiquette around the world
Anyone who travels a lot will know that it’s essential to learn about the basic cultures and etiquette of that country before travelling. Many tourists will simply go on holiday without even learning basic language for that country. It’s made…
Interesting Street Food and Restaurants in Milan
Photo credit: MILANO (29) via photopin (license) Milan Expo 2015 From May to October 2015, Milan is hosting a 6 month long food festival, and with approximately 130 countries taking part, there’s no doubt that visitors will be spoiled for…
Live life to the full: top health tips to prepare for the holidays
The holidays are fast approaching, and this means sun, sea, and sand season has finally arrived. Ready to squeeze back into your old swimsuit and strut your stuff? If it’s a tight fit, fear not – here are some great…
Around the World in 15 Taxis
If you’ve ever found yourself stranded in an unfamiliar country without a ride, take a look at this infographic from The Taxi Centre. Looking at 15 different locations, the infographic takes a look at the unusual ways people around the…
Exploring Italy: luxury breaks for you and your family
Image (c) Andy Higgs, Grown-up Travel Guide From the pizzas to the ruins of Pompeii, from the gelatos to the colourful Cinque Terre landscape, from the pastas to the marvellous Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy has something in store for…
Licence to travel – following James Bond around the world: You Only Live Twice
After the fabulous ‘Skyfall’, the world is holding its breath for the 24th James Bond film, ‘Spectre’ coming out in November, perfectly timed for my birthday – as is tradition 🙂 An essential element of the appeal of the early…
Avoiding those excessive excess baggage charges
The scene: An airport check-in desk The characters: A passenger (you), an airline member of staff The props: One large suitcase, one large carry-on bag, one credit card the passenger really does not want to use The synopsis: It’s…
A Solo Traveller’s Top 5 Things to Do in London
Photo credit: Houses of Parliament – Westminster via photopin (license) London is one of Europe’s most interesting and vibrant cities. It is full of exciting things to do. Here are a few attractions any solo traveller like you will certainly…
Romantic Adventure in Christchurch
Christchurch in New Zealand is so beautiful that you cannot help but think that you are living in a fairytale! Perched majestically on the east coast of the South Island, Christchurch has many a landscape that will simply leave you…