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

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…

California for Grown-up Travellers

Photo credit: KateMonkey via photopin cc The US state of California is famous the world over. Whether it’s Hollywood films, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, the Baywatch beaches of Malibu or Yosemite National Park, California is home to some famous…

Four Reasons to Spend Christmas in Dublin

Photo credit: infomatique via photopin cc Dublin embraces the Christmas season with warmth, a sense of history, and a good dose of humour. This year Dublin turned its Christmas lights on the 24th of November to a record breaking number…

Four Awesome Places to Camp in Switzerland

Photo credit: T@H!R – طاھر via photopin cc Switzerland is one of the best places in Europe to camp offering spectacular but clean countryside, and equally well organized campsites. The Swiss people have always had an affinity for the outdoors…

Five things to do in Madrid

Photo credit: cuellar via photopin cc The city of Madrid is located in the center of Spain, only a train ride away from architectural Barcelona and the seaside resort of Malaga. The city is known for its culture and its…

Four Awesome Australian Outback Destinations

Photo credit: rene.kisselbach.photography via photopin cc Touring the Australian outback is like going to another planet with its red sands and impossible formations that come out of nowhere. You can drive thousands of kilometres only to find a weird little…