Travelling to London? Drop the cab, hire a limo
Photo credit: Maybach via photopin (license) So you’re off to London? Good move – as you know we rate it one of the greatest cities on the planet to visit and as an exile of the parish I still love…
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
City Breaks in Germany: Part Two – Celle
This article is part of the series “City Breaks in Germany” “Teaser” with original itinerary City Breaks in Germany: Part One – Lüneburg City Breaks in Germany: Part Two – Celle City Breaks in Germany: Part Three – Hannover The #CitybreakGermany…
The Best US Locations for Camping with the Family
Going camping with the family can be a great way to spend your time together. It offers you the chance to spend time together away from ordinary life and modern technology. Without those distractions, you can do activities together in…
The Best Ways To Tour The USA In Style
The USA and South America are hugely popular travel destinations with old and young alike. But if you want to do them in a grown up and stylish way, then read on for the best ways to do this. Air…
6 Reasons You Should Eat Healthy While Traveling and How to Do It
Photo credit: Greens and vegetables in store via photopin (license) Taking in new sights, sounds, and smells is relaxing and joyful, and often leads one to feel as if indulgence is the name of the game. However, indulgence can be…
Five must-see sights in Jakarta, Indonesia
Photo credit: GammaP063 via photopin (license) It’s true that the traffic in Jakarta is notoriously frustrating, but don’t let that put you off spending time getting to know this amazing city. An enormous melting-pot incorporating the full scale of extremes,…
Your First Ski Trip And How To Make Sure It’s Not A Disaster
A lot of people are intimidated by the idea of a skiing holiday. There’s no doubt that it can be dangerous. It requires skill and learning new ways to control your body. But it’s also exhilarating. It’s one of the…
Hotel Review: Romney Park, Cape Town, South Africa
One of the many great aspects of my trip to Cape Town earlier this year was the opportunity to stay in three very different areas and in three very different hotels. After being in the centre of town at the…
Getting Your 5-Star Trip Just Right
Booking a 5-star holiday is a fantastic way to treat you and your family. You can travel in style and be surrounded by deluxe comforts and amenities. Not only that, though, but you will also experience some of the best…
The Best Adventure Holidays For Grown Ups in 2016
If you’re looking for a holiday that has more to it than the typical city or beach break, it can be difficult to know where to begin planning. But whether you are travelling alone, as a couple, or with the…
Gibraltar – Luxury & Adventure At The Crossroads Of Civilisation
Photo credit: GB Airways Airbus A320-232; G-TTOA@GIB;04.01.2005 via photopin (license) Ancient sailors feared it, our prehistoric ancestors took shelter in it, medieval empires warred and feuded for centuries over it and today it remains as strategic and desirable a location…
Know Your Rights in the Sky: What EU Airline Travellers Need to Know
Photo credit: These ventures via photopin (license) While we all hope our flights will run like clockwork, there are some occasions when things don’t always go to plan. Knowing your rights and what EU laws are in place will help…