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

Online games that can take you places

Photo credit: mripp Sin City via photopin (license) Most people dream of leaving their everyday lives, the places they know too well behind for a little while, there are often things – their jobs, their budget, their health – that…

Central Park, New York, USA

7 Tips to Streamline Your Trip to NYC

Image (c) Andy Higgs, Grown-up Travel Guide No doubt you’re excited about an upcoming trip to the Big Apple. You have many fun things planned, perhaps Central Park walks, boat tours and Broadway shows. Of course, to save money, you…

Cruising: is it really a good value holiday?

We all know that friend or relative who’s barely stepped off the ship before they’re on the net to book their next cruise! From the ships, to the convenience, everyone has a reason why they just love cruising. But are…

Reach For The Skyscrapers

Sometimes the most impressive things to see in the world are buildings. That may sound a bit bizarre, but some of the most awe-inspiring sights across the globe are the grand structures that tower above us all. While buildings that…