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

4 Top Tips for the Perfect Family Holiday

Image from Pexels Organizing a family holiday can be like planning a military operation: unless you’re careful, there are a number of logistical bombshells that can quickly send you ballistic—especially if you’re traveling with a short-tempered squadron of kids. As…

How to Save Money In: Malaga

Spain is both a beautiful destination and a popular area for tourists from all over the world – so it tends to also be rather pricey. Those who have been to Malaga a few times know just how easy it…

Top Holiday Destinations for Adventure and Luxury

Image (c) Andy Higgs, Grown-up Travel Guide When choosing a holiday destination, we often want a combination of things. While we might seek out a taste of adventure, perhaps a jungle trek, white water rafting, or sea kayaking, most of…

Top Destinations for Your Jamaica Trip

Photo credit: smilla4 Beyond the Palm Fronds via photopin (license) How many times have you hit a roadblock in your life where you just absolutely need to get away from it all? The stressors of work, school, and just life…

Awesome Things to do in 2019

Photo credit: Marine Explorer Aquaman #marineexplorer via photopin (license) With 2019 on the horizon, it is time to start developing plans to make it as memorable as possible. Here are some activities choicely picked out for the free spirits and…

Relaxing Destinations for a Scenic & Tranquil Break

Photo credit: soma-samui.com Koh Samui Chaweng Beach Center サムイ島チャウエンビーチ中央 (3) via photopin (license) Sometimes all it takes to make some sense of life is a vacation in a scenic and peaceful place. Here are some of the most relaxed destinations…