Yes, the phrase “soft openings” is the cue for some kind of naughty joke but I am resisting the temptation for once… I’m in travelling mode here at Grown-up Travel Guide – as you read this post I’m exploring the…
As you know, I love warm weather and get plenty of it running my African travel company. But I do enjoy the winter too – by which I mean proper winter. Not that grey, bleak, rainy and cold English winter…
This article is part two of the series “Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area” Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Sopot Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Gdynia Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Gdansk This #PomorskieAdventures and #LifestylePolen campaign was masterminded by the…
Since the inception of Grown-up Travel Guide, my inbox has been a veritable treasure trove of enthusiastic emails about the latest travel apps, websites, and products claiming to revolutionize our travel experiences. As someone who combines a healthy dose of…
So you still haven’t visited the Big Apple? Don’t make the mistake I did and keep putting it off, anytime is the right time for New York City. First of all, let me give you a quick tip. To get the best…
Summer in Sicily: Taormina and Giardini Naxos In 1787, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, the literary titan, visited Taormina and aptly described the town as “a piece of heaven on earth” in his work “Italian Journey”. His words echo through time, as…
Speaking from experience, exploring the world with your daughter offers an incredible opportunity to strengthen your bond, foster her independence, and create priceless memories together. My daughter has been a steadfast companion since she was six months old, and we’ve…
This article is part one of the series “Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area” Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Sopot Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Gdynia Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Gdansk This #PomorskieAdventures and #LifestylePolen campaign was masterminded by the…
It seems kind of unbelievable, but this year we will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. We’ve not made detailed plans about how we are going to, but there’s a good chance it will involve going somewhere else. It’s been…
Over the festive season, everyone’s calendar is chock-full of parties and gatherings. Whether it’s a corporate holiday party, friends’ Thanksgiving dinner, or the much-awaited New Year’s Eve bash, there’s an outfit suitable for every occasion. But let’s not forget the…
They do most things differently in Scandinavia, from Christmas delicacies in Norway to New Year’s in the Nordics. Visitors and foreign residents alike are often surprised to discover that not only is Easter celebrated in unique ways in the region,…
After a lame attempt to kick this series off in June last year we’re going to do it properly this time. We even have guest posts ready for publication, believe it or not… The topic this time out is first…