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

How To Explore Spain In Style

Photo credit: Jose Javier Martin Espartosa PALACIO REAL MADRID 12-12-2017 7716 via photopin (license) Travelling in style involves a collection of many elements and style has a different definition for everyone, however, it is largely agreed that travelling in style…

Must See Niagara Falls

Photo credit: xhowardlee Niagara Falls via photopin (license) Visiting the Niagara Falls is on a lot of people’s to do list. If it is on yours, read on to get some ideas of what to do and see while you…

Rome for the Sophisticated Traveller

Image (c) Andy Higgs, Grown-up Travel Guide Most Grown-up Travellers like to do more than simply visit the most popular tourist spots when they stay in a city. They enjoy seeking out slightly different experiences that a typical tourist may…

How to Best Use a Cordless Water Flosser?

  A water flosser is an important device that can be used to improve oral health. This oral irrigator is one of the best devices that can help clean your teeth fully, helping you prevent a number of serious dental…

Extravagant Birthday Escapes in the UK

Photo credit: Christmas At Claridges… via photopin (license) You only get one birthday each year so it is best to do something exciting to remember your special day. Instead of partying at home and receiving gifts that you don’t know…

Incredible Ways to Experience Botswana

Botswana is one of the most popular countries in Africa for safaris. Anyone hoping to catch a glimpse of the Big 5 would do well to choose this stunning country as the place to find them. Botswana’s wildlife and beautiful…