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,…
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
15 Cheap Easter Breaks You Shouldn’t Miss
Easter is only a few weeks away and you still don’t have anything planned. Although the school holiday may be short, but it’s a great time to enjoy a pleasant family holiday. But if you’re not sure where to go…
Crowdfunding a travel trip for a special occasion
Photo credit: Semitropic I via photopin (license) About five years ago I finally left university with the degree for which I had been working towards for longer than I could remember. It took a few more months to join the…
Polly want a cracker? … Tips on bird watching when on safari
When we think of a Safari holiday, whether it be safaris in kzn or safaris in any other provinces, we first think about the wild animals, specifically the big five. But, what about all the bird species? Most safari resorts…
A Fashion Tour of Vancouver
Photo credit: Gord McKenna Beautiful light in downtown Vancouver 2013 via photopin (license) A Fashion Tour of Vancouver Vancouver is a laid-back city which has been on the ‘Worst Dressed’ lists on numerous occasions. It’s probably true that, considering the…
Everything you need to know before your trip to Vegas
Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de [CC BY-SA 3.0 de], via Wikimedia Commons A trip to Vegas is something that everyone has to do at least once in their life. Whether it’s to hit the tables and slots or to take in one…
Adventures In Africa: Five Trips You Should Take
When you’re thinking about where you should go on vacation, the many countries that make up the continent of Africa aren’t always the first that spring to mind, despite the fact that it’s one of the most picturesque places in…
Making Your Trip Truly Fun
(Image Source) Near enough everyone loves the idea of a fun holiday. Spending time having to think about nothing but enjoyment is a great way to escape the stress of everyday life. And, it’s usually the best way to create…
See The Sun And Soar Through The Waterways In A Sinking City
We are of course talking about Venice. If you didn’t know, the beautiful floating city in Italy is actually very slowly sinking beneath rising water levels. Don’t worry, it’s not going to disappear overnight. But it is sinking a lot…
Volunteering Abroad: Things to Think About Before Making a Difference
Photo credit: Visions Service Adventures Group07-037 via photopin (license) Deciding to volunteer abroad for a cause that you think is important is a great and selfless thing to do. You decide to forgo the life you know in order to…
7 Things To Carry To Make Travel Better And More Fun
Photo credit: Roxanne Milward Onehundred and ninetyeight via photopin (license) Planning a vacation and visiting a place you dreamed of for a long time is not only about booking a hotel and plane tickets. Every experienced traveller knows the main…
A One-Stop Shop For Cheaper Travel
(Image Source) A lot of people avoid traveling because of the cost involved with going round the world. Unfortunately, this leaves a lot of people in the position where they have never traveled at all. And, in later life; this…