Ways to defeat jet lag
Image (c) Steve Craft/Corbis Until a few years ago I’d never suffered jet lag as most of the long flights I had taken were north-south. That all changed with my first trip to the good old US of A,…
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
Be A Stone’s Throw Away From Major Attractions In London
London is such a vast city and even though there are so many ways to get around and explore, such as the tube, double decker buses and taxis, they can take a hefty amount of your budget. Wouldn’t it be…
Enjoy Theme Parks with Park Grand London Heathrow Hotel
If you like your days out to be adrenaline-fuelled then you will almost definitely enjoy a trip to one of the theme parks which can be found in London and the surrounding areas. Hair-raising rides, thrilling attractions and plenty of…
Twenty-First Century Travelling
Travelling is an ever-present in the history of earth and human-kind. Fossils have lead us to believe that the Homo Erectus saw fit to travel out of Africa and colonise other parts of the world some 150,000 years ago; Christopher…
Trade the Car for a Train on Your next U.S. Trip
Life isn’t a movie, and gas doesn’t just magically appear in your car’s tank. Even though movie road trips may cost next to nothing (when in reality they should have costed $275,000), unfortunately, if you were to attempt a road…
Entertainment near the Montcalm Hotels
London is an exciting and vibrant city to explore and whether you have been a handful of times or are a first time visitor looking for things to do, you will soon discover that London has plenty to offer. Most…
Visiting Hong Kong for the first time? Here’s what you need to know
Visiting Hong Kong for the first time? Here’s what you need to know! While one of the most exciting and alluring aspects of travel is broadening your horizons and leaving your comfort zone, traveling to a country where you don’t…
The Most Beautiful Casinos in Europe
Photo credit: Kay Gaensler Wiesbaden 08 – Kurhaus via photopin (license) Gambling in Europe differs a great deal from what you’ll see overseas. First of all, Europe is the cradle of online gambling – it’s home to some of the…
Exploring Iceland’s Quirky Side
Image source Iceland is without a doubt one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Black sand beaches, glaciers, volcanoes, geysers and stunning wildlife typify the Icelandic experience and it is well worth seeking out the country’s many excellent…
Why You Need to Visit the University City of Cambridge
When it comes to peaceful and traditional British breaks, there are few better places to spend a few days than Cambridge, home to more than just a top university. Cambridge, located in the east of England, boasts a long and…
Have A (Meat) Ball In New Tuscany
Think of a beefy lasagna dish with a layer of melting cheese on top and add a glass of deep red wine on the side to complete the image. You are on holiday. Where would you need to go to…
Tips for your first holiday with a new partner
Photo credit: spinster cardigan from here on via photopin (license) There are a few exciting milestones that are common among many relationships. Saying those three little words, moving in together, buying a pet… They vary from couple to couple, but…