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

5 Tips for Planning a Long-Term Trip

Thinking about taking a long-term trip? It’s an excellent idea! Not only will it leave you with unforgettable memories, but it has many other benefits too. Taking time off to travel gives you a chance to enhance your personal growth,…

The Best Nations Around The World For A Retreat

We’re focusing more and more on our mental health and well-being these days, which is certainly no bad thing. We’re more aware of it than ever before after the global pandemic and we’re keen to take that extra little step…