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

Hit the road in Andalucia, Spain

Photo credit: Jose Luis RDS Málaga. La Alcazaba via photopin (license) Introduction Nothing quite beats the freedom of a road trip – with your own transport you can travel as you wish, stopping when and where you want to. If…

Best way to Enjoy Greece for First Time Travellers

Photo credit: [Ananabanana] 2008-10-09aa Little Streets via photopin (license) With crystalline water, venerable ancient sites and sparkling white beaches, Greece invites you to embrace all manner of fun you would like to enjoy. This is a vast country with sufficient…

How to Choose a Girls Perfect Travelling Backpack

Photo credit: sinkdd red shoes via photopin (license) Choosing the right backpack is a great deal as it enhances your traveling experience. There are so many considerations that have to be factored in making the right selection. They include but…

Best Diver Gears

Photo credit: dchrisoh IMG_0537 via photopin (license) Anyone who has tried scuba diving understands that this is a sport that is addictive and once you try the first time you will definitely want more. For a perfect experience, you should…

It’s time to re-assess the cruise concept

Photo credit: melolou via photopin (license) As we have mentioned in the past, cruise holidays are possibly the most misunderstood type of travel out there. If the idea of going on a cruise fills you with dread because you think…

Getting Ready for an Overseas Photography Tour

Photo credit: Bryce Bradford Family Portrait via photopin (license) There is a big difference between backpacking, and travelling with a backpack. Professional photographers, for instance, will often carry a decent amount of equipment with them wherever they go to ensure…

Physically Preparing for Your Next Adventure

Photo credit: Paxson Woelber Upper Reed Lake. Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska via photopin (license) There are as many different kinds of trips as there are people. If you love to shop, going to a shopping destination and spending your days between…