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

Five hobbies to take up to help with addiction

One of the key messages people receive while in rehab is to find healthy alternatives. Where once we’d have spent hours in the pub, feeding our alcohol addiction, or evenings in the casino or on our sofa with our smartphone…

Exploring Dubai’s Desert Wonders

Endless tracts of brilliantly golden sand, meeting the eye’s far horizon, immediately attract with the sheer, fascinating beauty of the Arabian desert landscapes; along with this, the truly enormous, open space powerfully invites adventure as well as exploration. Heritage and…

The Art of Slow Travel in Europe

With our busy schedules and 9-5 regimes, it sometimes feels like the world is moving at lightning speed. If this sounds like you, why not try slow travel? This refreshing approach is all about taking your time and immersing yourself…

Unforgettable Multi-Generational Travel Ideas

Unforgettable Multi-Generational Travel Ideas

The Joy of Travelling Across Generations Imagine standing on the sunlit streets of Florence, marveling at the grandeur of the Duomo with your parents on one side and your children on the other. Multi-generational travel isn’t just about seeing the…