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…
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
No Idea Where To Go For Your Next Trip? Use Our Advice
Pexels Travel could be considered a pretty difficult thing to think about and keep on top of when you consider just how many options there are out there. Spinning the globe and landing your finger on a location doesn’t work…
From Vineyards to Caves – Getting the Most Out of a California Road Trip
As the third largest state in the United States, California boasts an expansive landscape that offers something for everyone. A California road trip is perfect for the single traveler, but the variety of options for activities also makes it a…
12 sure-fire ways to make Londoners hate you
Ooh, someone’s got themselves in a bit of a tizzy after spending time in their former home town… Well I did tone it down quite a bit, to be honest. These were my working titles: “How to piss off locals…
Everything You Need to Know When You Vacation in a National Park
Photo credit: Thomas James Caldwell The Light Strikes via photopin (license) For anyone looking for adventure, there is no better place to look than America. The continent is wildly diverse and each of their national parks is an absolute wonder…
Do You Want To Get On The Caravan Holiday Hype?
Throughout the UK caravan vacations seem to be booming! More and more individuals are turning towards caravan holidays for their summer vacation because they provide fun, convenience, cost efficiency, and endless possibilities. But as you know; to go on a…
Things You Should Not Miss Out On When Visiting India
No matter if you are an adventure traveler or simply would like to know more about the culture of India and the ancient civilizations, you will need to create a bucket list for your travel. The best thing about traveling…
Retro Travel Photo – Before We Grew Up: Djenne Mosque, Mali, West Africa
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…
Hotel Review: Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Germany
[UPDATE: I stayed at the Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof in February 2012, this time in a studio apartment. Once again I had a wonderful experience and my top score of 6/6 remains in place – also for those travelling…
Insight: Refreshing Swedish Winter Destinations
Sweden is an outstanding place to visit at any time of the year, but it’s the winter that really brings out the best experiences that the country has to offer. Here’s a quick rundown of the top Swedish destinations to…
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…