Gear review: the Karrimor Transit 40 hybrid case
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…
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
Something for the weekend…Wadahl Høgfjellshotell, Gålå, Norway
Today sees the start of another new series; this time the plan is to cover weekend breaks; but rather than provide tips on what to see and do these will be written after a specific experience – more like a…
Not to be missed – what to see and do in Madrid, Spain
This is a guest post by Craig Gilhooly with additional material by Andy Higgs 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…
Travel advice for post-Arab Spring destinations – Abu Dhabi
Almost 18 months since the protests in Tunisia set off a chain of events which became known as the Arab Spring, each of the affected countries in the Middle East and North Africa is facing its own challenges and opportunities. Many…
The Grown-up Travel Guide To World Cruises
International travel remains one of the most popular past times in the world, despite the increasing challenges posed by the global economy. It is also an activity that has many pitfalls, however, especially for younger and less experienced travellers who…
Ho Chi Minh Today: From Small Fishing Village to Today’s Metropolis
This is a guest post by Nekla Hamin Ho Chi Minh (pronounced “hoe chee min”) City is today the largest city in the country of Vietnam. The city itself has a long and fascinating history, from humble beginnings as a quiet…
Historical Hot Spots in Beautiful Barcelona
This is a guest post by Serena Carlton Historic Barcelona, Spain is a marvel of ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and even Victorian architecture, with roots in the Roman Empire and a timeline of art history that reached its infamous pinnacle with…
Best Wineries in Hunter Valley
This is a guest post by Jake Massy Continuing our focus on Australia we bring you a guide to the vineyards of New South Wales. Tuscany. Bordeaux. Napa Valley. And now – Hunter Valley? You might not have expected that, but…
The Top Bizarre, Unbelievable and Downright Scary Attractions in and Around New Orleans
This is a guest post by Lorna Jane Miller New Orleans is known for its decadent cuisine, hard-partying residents and breathtaking architecture throughout the French Quarter. You could spend your time on Bourbon Street braving the crowds and touring New Orleans’…
Top 5 Attractions to Visit on Your Alaskan Cruise
This is a guest post by Terrance Richardson Alaska may the largest state in America, but it is distinctly different in many ways from the rest of the United States. The incredible scenic beauty and natural attractions make Alaska a popular…
Grown-up Travel Tip: Get an upgraded plane
We’re in holiday mode here at Grown-up Travel Guide – as you read this post we’re exploring Sardinia in Italy with limited access to the internet to update the site. Still, rather than close up shop we delved into the…
Grown-up Travel Tip: Time your hotel check-in right to get a better room
We’re in holiday mode here at Grown-up Travel Guide – as you read this post we’re exploring Sardinia in Italy with limited access to the internet to update the site. Still, rather than close up shop we delved into the…