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

Five must-see attractions on Route 66

The legendary Route 66 is one of the greatest driving routes in the world, spanning no fewer than eight US states and taking you across the width of America from east-to-west. And if you’re travelling by car, you can make…

Smartphone Essentials for International Travel

Planning a trip abroad? With smartphones and technology constantly changing, it can be hard to figure out your calling, texting and data options for foreign travel. Check “figure out phone stuff” off your to-do list with these cell phone tips…

My USA Bucket List

Love it or loathe it, there’s no escaping the fact that all of us in the West are children of the USA.  American culture has shaped the way we think and our consciousnesses are veined like cheeses with things American. …

Dreaming: Bucket List Worthy Experiences

Anyone who has an interest in travel, or indeed just enjoying life, will have some sort of bucket list. It may be a list that is completely all about those daydream experiences, or it may include some more realistic and…

Best Things to do in Hawaii

America’s youngest state is often a forgotten state given that it is so far off the coast of the US mainland. Seasoned travellers know that Hawaii is a gem, though. Hawaii consists of a chain of hundreds of volcanic islands…

Preparing For Safari: What To Pack

Preparing for a trip can be quite a daunting experience, especially if it’s a safari deep in the southern African bush. What do you need? Should you bring shorts or pants? What shoes are appropriate? Is it better to bring…

Tips on how to pass time whilst travelling

Photo credit: LoKan Sardari Paper is not dead via photopin (license) Travelling is an activity that many people have adopted as a hobby, whether they are taking trips around the country or further afield, to exotic locations. Some people have…

Australian Way of Entertainment

  Australia is a famous island and a country which offers more Aussie casino online than the sandy beaches and the cool climate. A visit to the island will help you experience what you only get to hear back at…

Best birdwatching holidays in Britain

Photo credit: jans canon female Greater spotted woodpecker via photopin (license) In recent years, the joyous hobby of birdwatching has gained plenty of mainstream exposure from celebrities such as Alex Zane and Blur frontman Damon Albarn both sharing their passions.…