Christmas is rapidly approaching – perhaps you need ideas for that perfect gift for a Grown-up Traveller? Then you’ve come to the right place. After the success of last year’s series we’ve updated the list for 2012 so that a…
As we all know, size isn’t everything. But it is a factor, along with the age-old wisdom of location, location, location. Okay, you better explain yourself here. I’m hoping you’re just mixing your metaphors… Oh I see where your mind…
Quelling a zombie invasion not realistic enough for you? Paintball warfare leaving you cold? This new offering from our envelope-pushing pals over at wish.co.uk could be for you. I predict a…no – I’m not going there First let’s get the…
This is a guest post by Christina Spruce Although Wisconsin Dells, in south-central Wisconsin, is home to just a few thousand people, millions more travel to this idyllic area each year. While the stunning scenery, including a sandstone cliff lined gorge…
When travelling, one of the first challenges that the visitor faces is the language barrier (depending, of course, on the country being visited). English-speakers have a huge advantage but the downside of the universality of the lingo is that it…
It may not really be a travel gadget, and it certainly isn’t essential, but from years of experience I can vouch for the benefits of letting your children bring along one of the many different versions of Nintendo’s portable gaming…
This is a guest post by Lisa Phillips with additional material by Andy Higgs When it comes to iconic landmarks in Melbourne, there are a few that cannot be missed: a stroll down the beautiful Yarra, a visit to the exciting…
26th of October? Suckers! It says the 24th on our tickets… Image (c) Andy Higgs, Grown-up Travel Guide Luck is a funny thing. Sometimes you have it, more often it eludes you. On this occasion, I could scarcely believe my…
It’s impossible to consider the history of South America without mentioning its pre-Columbian civilizations and indigenous people who made a lasting impact on modern culture and left their mark on the landscape. Indeed this prehistoric history is one of the…
This is a guest post by Allison DeWale Anyone who has ever found a rugged oyster on the shore has opened it with anticipation – is there a pearl inside? While the vast majority of beachcombers are disappointed to find their…
In response to numerous appeals from first-time visitors to various destinations we’ve caved in to the pressure and decided to publish a series of articles highlighting the popular sights actually worth your time in a given city. The tourist traps,…
For someone who travels a lot, I don’t mind admitting that I am awful at packing light. No matter how I try to keep to the minimum of luggage, I just can’t do it, even for a weekend away I…