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
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…

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…