A Latvia Road Trip Part One: Liepaja
This article about Liepaja is part one of the series “A Latvia Road Trip” A Latvia Road Trip: Part One – Liepaja A Latvia Road Trip: Part Two – Jurkalne, Kuldiga, Edole Castle and Kuksi Manor Not two weeks…
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
Our favourite city in the Sunshine State: St. Petersburg Florida
This article is part nineteen of the series “Trip diary: Three weeks on the road in Florida” Teaser: New series starts this week Introduction: A three week road trip around Florida Hotel review: Park Inn Oslo Airport Flight report: Lufthansa…
Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area: Gdansk
This article is the final part of the series “Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area” Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Sopot Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Gdynia Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Gdansk This #PomorskieAdventures and #LifestylePolen campaign was masterminded by…
An Epic Pub Crawl in Niagara Falls
As one of the most popular tourist destinations in both the United States and Canada, Niagara Falls appeals to many different types of travelers. It’s an incredibly popular family destination, outdoor enthusiasts love the hiking and camping areas that surround…
Grown-up Travel Tip: Find “soft openings” for new hotels
Yes, the phrase “soft openings” is the cue for some kind of naughty joke but I am resisting the temptation for once… I’m in travelling mode here at Grown-up Travel Guide – as you read this post I’m exploring the…
Making the Most of Winter in Norway
As you know, I love warm weather and get plenty of it running my African travel company. But I do enjoy the winter too – by which I mean proper winter. Not that grey, bleak, rainy and cold English winter…
Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area: Gdynia
This article is part two of the series “Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area” Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Sopot Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Gdynia Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Gdansk This #PomorskieAdventures and #LifestylePolen campaign was masterminded by the…
Finally: The perfect way to put all that leftover foreign currency to use!
Since the inception of Grown-up Travel Guide, my inbox has been a veritable treasure trove of enthusiastic emails about the latest travel apps, websites, and products claiming to revolutionize our travel experiences. As someone who combines a healthy dose of…
6 of the best…photo opportunities in New York
So you still haven’t visited the Big Apple? Don’t make the mistake I did and keep putting it off, anytime is the right time for New York City. First of all, let me give you a quick tip. To get the best…
Summer in Sicily: Taormina and Giardini Naxos
Summer in Sicily: Taormina and Giardini Naxos In 1787, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, the literary titan, visited Taormina and aptly described the town as “a piece of heaven on earth” in his work “Italian Journey”. His words echo through time, as…
Father-Daughter Trip Ideas: Creating Meaningful Memories Together
Speaking from experience, exploring the world with your daughter offers an incredible opportunity to strengthen your bond, foster her independence, and create priceless memories together. My daughter has been a steadfast companion since she was six months old, and we’ve…
Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area: Sopot
This article is part one of the series “Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area” Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Sopot Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Gdynia Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Gdansk This #PomorskieAdventures and #LifestylePolen campaign was masterminded by the…