Will You Go to the Dark Side?
Unless you have lived your entire life under a rock, you will be familiar with the movie franchise Star Wars. Love it or hate it, it has become one of the greatest film series of our time and has an…
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
Secret spots to shop at in London
London is not just famous for its iconic attractions and entertainment hot spots, it is also equally well known for its fabulous shopping venues and markets. In terms of shopping it vies with New York, Paris and Tokyo as being…
5 of the Trendiest Markets in London
London has a wonderful market scene and there are hundreds of markets which take place all over the city throughout the week. Not only are these markets great places for locals to shop for their weekly produce but they are…
Prepare for the weather on a trip to London
London is a fabulous city to visit at any time of the year. In the months of summer, there are a number of gigs and open air concerts, and in winter there are terrific places to visit like the Winter…
Experience London’s High Culture on No Budget
One of the great things about London is the sheer amount of culture and history which is oozing from practically every street corner. And the best part is that the majority of the culture you can find in the city…
London’s chic neighbourhood of Fitzrovia
London is home to some of the most exclusive real estate in the world. Its trendy districts of Chelsea, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Notting Hill and Pimlico etc. are known the world over as being out of the most sought after postal…
Experiencing Japanese culture in London
London has the distinction of being out of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe, testimony of this being the sheer panoply of different cultures to be found here. This is further witnessed in the music, arts and cultural scene that…
5 Things US Travelers are Surprised Of when Coming to Europe for the First Time
What do you expect when crossing the ocean for the first time? Surprisingly old buildings, overpriced (and extremely strong) coffee, unhelpful French (this is one of their legendary traits) and overly friendly Italians, these are all among them – and…
5 amazing things to do in Sicily
A Beautiful Island with Lots of Amazing Things to do! Sicily in one word is beautiful! A stunning place with so much to see and do. You can even make your stay extra special renting a luxury villa in Sicily…
Water, Sea and Rail: Creative Ways To Explore Asia
Image Source Many travellers flock to this vast continent every year, the cultural birthplace of pretty much every religion and race in the world. From the buzzing futuristic city streets of Tokyo to the tropical rainforests of Indonesia, from the…
Booze Cruise Or Snooze Cruise? Cruise Guides For The Younger Traveller
It may not be a holiday destination you might think of when you’re looking to let your hair down. But heading on a cruise can have the stigma of being for a person with a tendency towards the more…
Is The Future of Room Service Really Robots?
The next time you request extra toiletries to be delivered to your hotel room, you may be surprised by the delivery method. Gone are the days of disgruntled employees racing around to hundreds of hotel rooms with each phone call…