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
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Tips for Organising a Religious Sightseeing Trip

Travelling to religious sites can be a very moving experience, even if you’re not particularly that way inclined. There are holy places all over the world, from majestic temples to ethereal mountain top locations. People choose religious sightseeing trips for…

The Best Ways to Document Your Travels

There’s a lot that goes into traveling. From the hotel reservations, flight plans, finding the best spots, not trying to get lost and everything in between, it’s safe to say that no two vacations are the same. If you’re looking…

3 Ways to Prepare for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

If you’ve ever embarked on an outdoor adventure, you know the Scouts had the right idea all along with their motto, “Always be prepared.” People who love all things nature may seem like fly-by-the-seat-of-their-pants kind of travelers, but the truth…

3 Reasons to Visit Oxford

Image via Pixabay There are all sorts of world-famous cities that you could check out on your travels, ranging from the futuristic neon streets of downtown Tokyo, to the beautiful waterfront areas of Sydney, or the endless hustle and bustle…

Getting under the skin of Long Island as a tourist

Photo by Fraser Mummery, CC BY 2.0 At an impressive 118 miles long, Long Island’s name is absolutely justified. In fact, it is America’s longest island full stop. Surprisingly, it gets all-too-often overlooked by tourists visiting New York, who get…