5 Weekend City Break Ideas in Europe
The ideal way to maximize on a free weekend would be to spend it exploring any one of the several beautiful cities of Europe. Here are some of the best places to do so – Amsterdam, The Netherlands What makes…
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
Top 5 Ski Locations in Europe
Europe has some fantastic ski locations, and there are a lot of popular places where you can hit the piste in the winter season. The ski locations that offer the best experience for travellers are located in Austria, France, Italy,…
Europe’s Best Party Cities
There are many reasons to visit Europe. Beautiful beaches, snowy mountains, stunning historical architecture and modern, cosmopolitan cities – this continent has it all. It is also home to many famous party destinations and yearly music festivals that attract revelers…
6 of the best…day trips from Copenhagen, Denmark
As we’ve said before, the Danish capital has a wealth of attractions for visitors and it’s unlikely you’ll find yourself looking for more during a long weekend. But if you’re staying longer, have ticked off our list of more unusual…
Retro Travel Photo – Before We Grew Up: Fishing boats at Senya Beraku, Ghana, 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…
Hindi? Telugu? Marathi? What Language Should You Study To Understand India?
India is with no shadow of a doubt one of a kind country which brings interest a lot of people who love discovering new extraordinary cultures. This country is famous because of many things such as spiritual experiences, unique food…
Two Grown-Up Bachelorette Party Ideas
Photo credit: nan palmero Szechenyi Spa Baths Panorama via photopin (license) So, you’re engaged to be married to the person you love the most in the world; this means there is one very important thing you need to plan –…
Must-Know Facts About The Air Carrier Access Act
Photo credit: torbus No Face via photopin (license) The Air Carrier Access Act is an act that prohibits commercial airlines from discriminating against passengers with disabilities. The Department of Transportation has a rule defining the rights of their disabled passengers…
Best Museums to Visit In New York That You Cannot Miss
New York is known as the financial hub of the world. It is also one of the busiest cities in the world where everyone seems to have something urgent to do and there is no idling as those bills will…
Top tips for planning a Christmas overseas
Photo credit: Jim Nix / Nomadic Pursuits Christmas in Strasbourg via photopin (license) If you’re planning on spending Christmas overseas this year, I’ve put together a selection of great tips to make your festive break even better. Whether you’re heading…
Fall in Love With Tenerife
Photo credit: lsten Sunset at Punta De Benijo via photopin (license) Tenerife is one of the beautiful islands that make up the Canary Islands located in the Atlantic Ocean just off the northwest coast of Africa. The seven islands make…
How to Handle a Flight Cancellation When Travelling with Kids
Photo credit: pmaillet photography 120529 203 Reagan National DCA Washington via photopin (license) Travelling with kids is tough at the best of times. It’s hard to keep them entertained during those long flights, and on top of that, you’ve got…