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 reasons why you really should consider a cruise

Photo credit: ustung Bahamas (Nassau) Norwegian Escape welcomes to Nassau Port via photopin (license) I know what you may be thinking – cruises are for pensioners, right? Think again. If you’ll pardon the pun, in recent decades there has been…

Top spots to visit in Cambridge

The county town of Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire in England and is situated along the picturesque banks based of the Cam River, in the north of England. Cambridge served as a vital trading centre during the Bronze era, and…

Va Va Voom – A French Getaway Right Away!

France – the land of romance. An area of history. A land of adventure and excitement. There’s a certain je ne sais quoi about the nation of France that make it such an attractive destination. A broader look might easily…

Let’s Sing The Praises Of Singapore

Singapore is an island city-state on the Southern point of Malaysia. It has a multicultural population and a tropical climate to boot. It’s a city that has seen many changes over the coming years and has fast become a place…

St Petersburg – A Russian Jewel

Picture source St Petersburg is a jewel in a crown you very rarely hear about. St Petersburg is the Jewel and Russia is the crown. St Petersburg is a port city situated on the baltic sea. It is known as…

An Art Lovers Paradise

Andalusia is one of Spain’s prettiest regions.  Boasting hills, rivers and lots of farmland.  The architecture comes with a rich history.  This is not a destination for holidaymakers looking to party, it is a place of culture to soak up…

The seven greatest cities in the world

Image: There are some cities around the world that just have to be seen to be believed.  Here are seven of the best that are sure to leave you speechless and longing to return as soon as possible. Tallinn…