See a different side to Cyprus
Photo credit: Eilam Gil via photopin cc Many Europeans head to Cyprus around this time of year to catch the last of the summer sun. However, there is much more to the island than just its beaches. There are a…
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
Experience the best of the English countryside in the Lake District
Photo credit: Ennor via photopin cc Cumbria and the Lake District is an area in the north-west of England that is justifiably popular with both locals and visitors alike. Boasting the country’s highest mountains, Hadrian’s Wall, some sixteen lakes and…
Flying without wings – and indoors – at iFLY Orlando
Image (c) iFLY It’s hard to believe you’ll get bored in Orlando, Florida – the city excels in providing entertainment for visitors. But as well as the more obvious attractions such as the big-name theme and water parks you can…
The ultimate playlist for family road trips
Photo credit: mrbula via photopin cc Following on rather neatly from our last article which contained 32 tips to help you actually enjoy a family road trip as opposed to simply survive it, in this post we’re sharing 32 of…
How much further? 32 tips for surviving – and actually enjoying – family road trips
Photo credit: the apostrophe via photopin cc The route will take you through some of the most spectacular countryside you’ll ever see. The weather is perfect and you’ve packed everything you need for the family road trip experience of a…
6 of the best…craft breweries and distilleries in Chicago
When you think about Chicago, what comes to mind is probably great restaurants, professional sports teams and deep dish pizza. Chicago also has a budding brewing and distilling industry. Here is a list of some of the best Chicago breweries…
The Best Places to Visit in Long Island, New York
Photo credit: Albert Freeman via photopin cc If you’re planning to spend your holidays in Long Island, New York, here are some of the places you don’t want to miss: Longhouse Reserve This luscious attraction combines 16 acres of gardens…
Ways to Tour the Great Down Under
Photo credit: UltimateNomads via photopin cc Australia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. For a honeymoon, family vacation or just traveling solo, it definitely makes for a fantastic voyage. As a tourist, there are a variety…
How to recover from long-haul flights…and beat the post-trip blues
Photo credit: David, Bergin, Emmett and Elliott via photopin cc As a follow-up article to our comprehensive feature about staying fresh on long-haul flights, here are some ideas for how to cope with coming home again. Returning to the daily…
Making the most of a holiday in Tenerife
Image obtained from Flickr.com under Creative Commons (c) rwx Just because the summer seems to be reaching an abrupt end in northern Europe, don’t give up on getting some sun without having to travel half way round the world. The popular…
Avoid the crowds in these five European cities
Photo credit: JH Images.co.uk via photopin cc Many of the great cities of Europe offering culture, beauty, culinary delights and unique sights are often blighted by one negative: crowds. The Notre Dame is a beautiful sight to behold, when you…
How to survive an Orlando holiday
Photo credit: Express Monorail via photopin cc When you think of the top ten holidays out there, most people’s list would involve a trip to Orlando, Florida, right? Mine certainly did, and when I visited, it was over and above…