How to Introduce Your Pet to Hiking
Source: Zivica Kerkez Getting out on the trails with your little furry friend can be a great way to get outdoors, have some bonding time with your dog and get a bit of exercise for the both of you. If…
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
The perfect base for your African safari – Bomani Tented Lodge in Zimbabwe
Okay, I see you’re not beating around the bush… Do I ever? It’s true, that’s a big claim I’m making in that headline right there. But fear not, I’m going to convince you that I’m not writing cheques my story…
Making the most of an afternoon in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Since I am currently in Botswana and off the grid for a few days (no wi-fi, no mobile phone signal – what bliss!) it seemed appropriate to republish a few articles from my last trip to the most exciting continent…
Outdoor Cooking Ideas: How to eat well on the go
Photo by Mike Erskine on Unsplash Summer is around the corner, and so is the most adventurous time of the year. Whether you plan to go camping, take an RV road trip or plan to explore the entire state, junk…
Tips to save money when traveling in Europe
One of the biggest mistakes that travels make while a visit to Europe is reacting to budget. You have reached the right place if you want to make your adventure memorable without making any mistakes related to money. In this…
Bug Bites: How You Can Stay Safe When Travelling
Photo by Jailam Rashad on Unsplash Tropical vacations are a dream come true for most people, but you should protect yourself and your family against insects. Insects such as fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes thrive in humid and hot climates and…
Hotel Review: The Peech Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa
Earlier this year I booked flights using airline miles to get me to Johannesburg where I would meet up with the rest of the Sunway Safaris group for our trip to Botswana. Don’t worry, you’ll be hearing all about that…
Hotel Review: Adina Apartment Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
The Danish capital has plenty to draw the Grown-up Traveller. Whether you want to follow in the footsteps of Sarah Lund (The Killing/Forbrydelsen) or eat at the best restaurant in the world (Noma), Copenhagen can oblige. There’s all the fun of…
Travel Advice for Senior Citizens
Photo by Vidar Nordli-Mathisen on Unsplash The end goal of traveling is to discover new places, have fun, and make memories while at it. Despite traveling being a fun venture, it may end up being disastrous when it’s not been…
Making the most of a morning in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Last year I had one of the best trips of my life when I spent a week in Zimbabwe working with Imvelo Safari Lodges, a company that offers some of the best safari experiences you can have on the continent while…
Hotel Review: Sheraton Hotel & Spa, Porto, Portugal
Image (c) Sheraton Porto First a little background and a disclosure. I stayed at the Sheraton Porto a couple of weeks ago while attending the Travel Bloggers Unite conference at the hotel. Delegates were offered a discount on the standard…
Been there, haven’t done that – 5 things you shouldn’t miss in Stockholm
Been there, haven’t done that – 5 things you shouldn’t miss in Stockholm In our mission to inspire and inform Grown-up Travellers we continue our series of articles containing ideas for alternative things to do and see in well-known destinations.…