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

A Guide to Sri Lanka: The Beach Lover’s Paradise

Photo credit: Mirissa beach via photopin (license) Beach lovers will feel like they’re right at home on the tropical island of Sri Lanka, thanks to its extensive coastline and gorgeous beaches. Even the hotels and resorts, including the breathtaking Sri…

St Lucia – more than just great beaches

Photo credit: Piton Peak via photopin (license) St Lucia. The name itself conjures up images of white sands and luxurious hotels, doesn’t it? Well, you’ll certainly find both but there’s lots more to explore on the island. It’s more affordable…

Top Things to do in Maine, New England

Photo credit: Beautiful Day via photopin (license) For most people, images of lighthouses and lobsters spring to mind when they think of Maine; that or Steven King novels, if you happen to have a penchant for horror stories. It is…

Doing New York On A Budget

New York prices aren’t anywhere near what you might shell out if you were travelling to the French Riviera. Unlike on the Riviera, not everyone in New York is a millionaire. Prices are more reasonable compared to, say, Monaco. But…

The Hidden Gems of Vienna

The beautiful city of Vienna is a Mecca for travellers. Unsurprisingly, this European destination is on the travel itinerary of many holidaymakers. Most people who visit the city take in the most popular sights. For example, the majority of tourists…