Andy Higgs

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

Three Day Trips from Sydney for Couples

Photo credit: the(?) via photopin cc There are so many options for day trips and weekend getaway from Sydney, from the rugged mountains ranges in the West to lush rainforest and rivers that meat wine growing valleys in the North,…

A Tour of London’s Finest Cathedrals

Photo credit: Kieran Lynam via photopin cc England’s capital is home to a diverse range of cultural attractions, including museums, galleries and entertainment venues galore. It is also the place to find a host of beautiful cathedrals and places of…

Mississippi Vacation Ideas for Outdoor Families

Photo credit: Roger Smith via photopin cc Mississippi is a family outdoor vacation wonderland offering fantastic fishing, abundant bird and numerous hiking or mountain bike trails though majestic national park. It also offers a chance to experience America’s biggest and…

Choosing the Right Rental Car for a Vacation

Photo credit: Nicholas_T via photopin cc Searching for the right rental car for a vacation is a difficult yet intriguing process. The best way to approach car rental deciphering is to consider the activity as a scavenger hunt and the…

5 Amazing Locations Not Many Think to Visit

Photo credit: blmiers2 via photopin cc Our world is made up of so many amazing locations; it would be hard to see them all in one lifetime. While the well-worn path to Asia, the Caribbean and the South Seas are…

What to See and Do in Peru

Photo credit: Pirotek via photopin cc Machu Picchu Peru is well known for being the home to one of the Seventh Wonders of the World, the Incan city of Machu Picchu. The tour into the Lost City of this ancient…

3 beautiful locations in South Africa you must visit

Photo credit: Pet_r via photopin cc Located on the very bottom of Africa, South Africa has 2,798 kilometres of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian oceans. Encompassing a wide range of cultures, languages and religions, this country…

Spots to visit in Barcelona

Barcelona is located in the northeastern region of Catalonia, in Spain. This city has many architectural attractions for the culture-hungry and plenty of restaurants for those who enjoy tasting local delicacies. Visit the buildings that were designed by Gaudí Photo…

Marvellous Malta

This article was written by Grown-up Travel Guide contributor Nikolia Rudenko Photo credit: cliff.hellis via photopin cc Malta is a firm favourite among sun-seekers, families and culture vultures. So what makes this Mediterranean island so special? Perhaps the best thing…

Exploring Santa Monica and South L.A.

Santa Monica and South L.A. have some of the most iconic and fantastic attractions to be found in California, including Santa Monica Pier and Carousel, Muscle Beach, great parks, museums and galleries, and lively farmers’ markets. This being California, getting…