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

Edinburgh: The London Of Scotland?

When you think of the city of Edinburgh, would you think of it as the London of Scotland? I didn’t think so. But hear me out. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, and it has as much to offer…

Thanksgiving for beginners

Photo credit: AndrewDallos Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade via photopin (license) Thanksgiving. It’s here again, and unless you’re from the US or Canada, you might be wondering what the fuss is all about. If, like me, your only experience of the…

Top Romantic Spots in Germany

Photo credit: Francis =Photography= Heidelberg via photopin (license) Europe is indeed the place that encompasses the biggest number of romantic places. Who can argue with the fact that Paris is the most romantic city in the world? Definitely nobody! However,…

Family Travel Tips And Tricks

Photo credit: Ian D. Keating Enjoy The View via photopin (license) Travelling as a family is a fantastic way to enjoy a thrilling holiday. Going on holiday as a family also offers some challenges which will need to be overcome…

How to Become a Travel Photographer: 5 Simple Tips

The Photography Industry has changed greatly in the past decade. Smartphones, mobile devices, and tablets have affected the photography world. Thousands of social network profiles are now filled with photos from every corner of the Earth. You may just draw…

8 Ways to Earn a Living While Travelling Abroad

Nowadays people are interested in travelling all over the world while watching their bank account grow every month. What can be better than waking up in a new city, country, or even continent? It appears that staying at home and…