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

A Guide to Desert Travelling

Deserts are some of the most desolate places on Earth. For this exact reason, they make for an excellent destination for exploring. They have a unique environment and unique wildlife that often cannot be found anywhere else on the planet.…

6 things to experience in Scotland

Picture Scotland and its easy to think of kilts, bagpipes and lots and lots of rain. But, there is in fact so much more to this beautiful country than its unfair stereotypes. Breathtaking scenery, bustling cities, a rich and exciting…

How to Plan a Car Trip in Norway – Norwegian Travel

Photo credit: dan.kristiansen Trollstigen (Trolls’ Path) via photopin (license) Here’s some great tips for a country that will be the highlight of any trip to Europe. In many countries, you can easily get around using public transportation, but Norway isn’t…

Christmas Markets in Stockholm

8 Trendy Places To Visit In Stockholm

For well-traveled folks, finding a new place to visit can be difficult. But even if you feel like you’ve seen all there is to see over the years, you’re never to old to travel – which means it’s always worthwhile…