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

Making Money Whilst Travelling

Photo credit: Using laptop and drinking coffee / Mit Laptop und Kaffee trinken via photopin (license) The increasing use of the internet has made it possible for you to make money even while travelling as the whole world of trade…

Dating around the world

Photo credit: james j8246 ‘burning sunset and burning love’ retouched via photopin (license) Romance is a human universal. Wherever you are in the world, you can be sure that people are flirting with their eyes, exchanging gifts and cracking jokes…

Get the most out of your trip to the USA

Image Source There is so much to see in America that you really need to plan a “big trip” to do it properly. You don’t want to plan every single second of your holiday, obviously, but it is wise to…

Fitness No Matter Where You Wander

Photo credit: jogger via photopin (license) Top Apps for Working Out Whenever You Travel If you are health-conscious, you never miss an opportunity to exercise, even when you’re away from home. While finding the time and place to work out…

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…

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,…