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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Holiday season is upon us, and as if that’s not enough other work duties are taking all of my time so to make sure you have something to read on a regular basis for the next month or so we…
As you may know if you’ve followed Grown-up Travel Guide for a while, we don’t rule out any types of travel. Well, apart from perhaps an all-inclusive hotel where no profits benefit locals and guests never venture outside the razor…
Photo credit: Eilean Musdile Lighthouse via photopin (license) Perhaps not the first destination that comes to mind when planning a road trip, Scotland throws up such a vast array of stunning vistas and landscapes that you would be rather foolish…
Photo credit: Life in the Altiplano via photopin (license) Though Americans are probably more familiar with Europe, South America is growing in popularity as a destination continent for international travelers everywhere. Large and diverse, there is a lot more to…
Photo credit: cannabus and driver.jpg via photopin (license) A few western states have legalized the growth and sale of marijuana. There are limitations; for example, in Portland you cannot smoke in public, and an indoor air act limits smoking activity.…
Our friends at Storebox sent us this handy travel checklist…definitely one to bookmark for your next trip.