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

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…

6 Reasons to Relocate to Your Dream Destination

Photo credit: Viktor Karppinen Relocation_Airborne_Fiber_to_the_Ground_2016-11-07_05 via photopin (license) Everyone has that one destination they return to again and again, as there is something about it that makes them feel calm, relaxed, and happy. If you want to change your life,…

Best Casino Cruises To Embark On

Photo by Güldem Üstün, CC BY  If you’re a casino lover and you’re fond of the idea of sailing the high seas, then a magical casino cruise just may be for you. Why not have some real fun on some of the world’s…