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

Misbehave Your Way Around Europe

Image source When you think Europe, you tend to think culture, beauty, history and diversity. You think about The Eiffel Tower in Paris, the canals of Venice, London’s Big Ben, and the Colosseum in Rome; this is the ilk of…

Is our World Running out of Space?

How is it possible that earth still has space, space for human bodies, space for buildings, space for vehicles, and space for our junk? Well, on the human side of the equation, we are born and we die, so it…

The Wonders of Graaf-Reinet

When you are so close to greatness, it makes sense to take a little venture to explore.  Visiting game reserves allows you the privilege of checking out what the surrounding towns offer too, and when you’re so close to the…

Exploring the other side of Mauritius

Photo credit: bebopeloula Ile Maurice 2016 – 01 –147 via photopin (license) It’s safe to say that most people have heard of Mauritius. This tropical island is famous for its gorgeous beaches and luxurious, all-inclusive hotels. Mauritius is the place…

Travel in Style Without Breaking the Bank

Traveling in luxury is something that we all strive for. Be it a relaxing taxi journey to the airport, anything above the cramped space you get in economy class, or a luxury hotel with a warm bed waiting for you…

The Grown Up’s Travel Guide to Edinburgh

Photo credit: dungodung View from Scott Monument via photopin (license) Edinburgh is a must-visit city. It’s the thriving capital of Scotland and whatever your reasons for wanting to visit the capital, you can be sure the city is filled with…

What Is Your Privileged Travel?

The beauty of traveling is something that you can truly enjoy when you stop considering backpacking as the best way of discovering new places. There is a sense of privileged experience in travels that you can’t find anywhere else. It’s…

Top tips to spice up your romantic break

Photo credit: venice via photopin (license) There are few better investments for a relationship than a trip away from home – be it for a night, a weekend or a little longer. Time alone with your partner away from the…

The Many Faces of Canada

Canada is such a varied country, and that’s one of the things that make it so appealing to visitors. They can stay in one country but see and do so many different things. If you’re willing to travel around it,…