Holiday season is upon us, and as if that’s not enough other work duties are taking all of my time so to make sure you have something to read on a regular basis for the next month or so we…
Pexels Almost every single traveler, or lover of travel, would agree that living the nomadic lifestyle is thoroughly inspiring. But when we’re asked to explain why it’s inspiring, we might come up with different answers. One person might say that…
Image (c) Hotel Trias Note: My stay was hosted by the Costa Brava Tourist Board as part of a press trip. Opinions are, as always, my own. For our second night on the Costa Brava as part of a blog…
There will come a time when you, intrepid explorer that you are, no longer have something to prove to yourself. You’ve done the whole “conquering the great outdoors with just a backpack and multi-tool”, and you’ve seen the deepest part…
Source Whether you like socialising with people or exploring uncharted territory by yourself, travel is the perfect way to broaden the mind. It’s always worth pushing yourself and going to new places. Even those places that you think may not…
When you think of travelling through Southeast Asia, chances are you imagine a backpack strapped to your back. Maybe you picture crowded overnight trains, Pad Thai that costs less than $1, and the general spirit of “roughing it” alongside your…
When you finally reach your destination it’s completely normal to be hugely excited and be utterly desperate to soak in as much culture as possible and as soon as possible too. But whether you’re just starting your travels or you’re…
Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that our new tour company is finally open for business! Yes, after many months of research and testing the waters with guests, The Grown-up Travel Company finally became a reality…
Expedia have a “World on a Plate” challenge running at the moment whereby they are encouraging travellers to share their favourite recipes from different countries. Here at Grown-up Travel Guide we’ve always said that food is one of the top…
Canada offers something for just about every traveler in every season. Not only is it popular for skiing and boarding with amazing powder in the winter, but there is a long list of reasons to visit in the summer months…
Photo credit: pukekoblue via photopin cc When planning your next trip abroad one of the items that should be dealt with first is not the plane ticket or hotel reservation but travel insurance. I know, it’s not the most interesting…
Introduction The story so far: after spending a week in Malawi during my month-long trip to Africa earlier this year to attend three travel trade shows, I had five days I needed to fill. The third and final expo was…