Andy Higgs
A crumbling monument to insanity – the “Colossus of Rugen”
I think it was the bread rolls that really brought it home to me. The sheer scale of the place was one thing, the madness of the entire concept another. But it was when our guide told us about the…
Hotel Review: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Marlow, England
So the time has finally come. After all that nagging you’ve decided to give in and finally take your daughter to Legoland in Windsor, England. You mean after all these years she’s developed enough interest in Lego to justify the…
Kefalonia – Star of the Ionian Islands in Greece
It may have been some years ago, but the film (and book) Captain Corelli’s Mandolin firmly put Kefalonia on the map. It seems that each decade a new Greek destination is in focus and experiences a rush in tourist arrivals…
First impressions – a Canadian in San Francisco
Here’s the second part of our new (or rather re-booted) series after the first article on an Englishman in New York for the first time. A number of different authors tell us how it went the first time they visited…
Retro Travel Photo – Before We Grew Up: Berlin Wall watchtower, Berlin, Germany
In this new occasional section we share some of the travel photos from our archives – when we paid our dues but rarely our way. Times were tough, hitch-hiking was a favoured mode of transport (even through the Sahara, which…
Something for the weekend: Copperhill Mountain Lodge, Åre, Sweden
I’ve been meaning to reboot this series of articles for some time as I realise that not everyone (myself included) has the opportunity to travel to Japan every week. On the other hand, taking a short break every now and again…
6 of the best…roller coasters in Florida
You should know by now that here at Grown-up Travel Guide we love us a great theme park. Anyway, roller-coasters are without a doubt the most exciting part of any theme park visit. And when you go to some of…
When Should You Visit Santorini?
Do you want to visit the Greek Island Santorini? Well, it isn’t the land of Gods like Olympus, but if you are a travel adventurer and you want a great experience, then Santorini will suffice. Following, we are giving you…
A Guide to the Gambling Mecca Macau
Each year millions of visitors make the journey from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland to Macau, with the wealthier folk helicoptered in whilst those that work in more menial jobs arrive on coaches, but all are there for the…
5 Places to stay in the UK for those with impaired mobility
Image (c) Meadowcroft Country Guest House It’s a fact that we are living longer and also that old age does not mean that the desire to travel stops – indeed the wish to get away from it all for a…
The Ultimate Guide To Exploring The USA
When it comes to travel, we have this whole wide beautiful world to explore. Yet, there are some people that are yet to even explore the country they live in! And when you live in the USA, it’s safe…