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

Risks of Blood Clots while Flying

Blood clots enable you to stop bleeding and in the case of injuries, they are a lifesaver. On the other hand, blood clots can really be life-threatening when they form without you needing them. Blood clots occur when the blood…

Pros and Cons of Going on a Cruise

Image source Cruises are very much like Marmite… you either love them or you hate them! However, you are never really going to know until you take your first cruise. But, with so many holiday options available to you, and…

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…