Four unique ways to experience Amsterdam
Image (c) Grown-up Travel Guide Although it’s been a while since we wrote much about the place – and even longer since we visited – you know we love Amsterdam. There’s a lot of content on the site about the…
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
Inspiring trips you can take now you’re retired
Now that you’re finally retired, there’s nothing holding you back anymore! Make the most of your time by going on those foreign trips you’ve always dreamed of without having to worry about running out of annual leave, or having to…
Pacific Dreams: Pining for the Isle of Pines
Photo credit: Baie D’oro (Île Des Pins) via photopin (license) When you discover that the Isle of Pines is known as “The closest island to paradise” you get a pretty good idea about how visually stunning and inspiring the place…
The Best 3 Caribbean Islands to Visit on a Budget
Photo credit: Soufriere via photopin (license) Enjoying your Caribbean holiday needn’t be too expensive; there are plenty of awe-inspiring activities you can get up to without a hefty price tag. The Caribbean is a great place to enjoy the simpler…
Top Five Brazilian Destinations – Unmissable Highlights Of Brazil
The best destinations to visit in Brazil. Must-sees include the Iguaza Falls, the Pantanal, carnival town Rio De Janeiro and the Amazonia region. Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and offers a rich array of experiences…
Tourist Trap: Accident Awareness Tips for World Wanderers
Photo credit: Lasa And Kartaba From Laklouk, Lebanon via photopin (license) Travellers who are planning on visiting some exotic locations for a holiday, are understandably fearful of the prospect of picking up a tropical disease, but statistics show that the…
Pearls of the Costa Brava – Palamos
Introduction This is the third article in the series detailing some of the many highlights of the Costa Brava in Catalonia. In case you missed them, you can read the post about Blanes here, the one about Tossa de Mar here,…
How much would a movie road trip cost?
Many classic American movies centre around a road trip. Since the US contains over 4 million miles of road, it makes sense that the open road is often used as a setting. But how much would it cost to take…
Your Perfect San Diego Trip
Photo credit: Home via photopin (license) San Diego is one of America’s most beautiful cities. With clear skies, blue ocean waters and a temperature that everyone will enjoy, a trip to San Diego means that it’s time to relax. If…
Ten tips to avoid theft while travelling
Photo credit: Flow- Las Vegas airport via photopin (license) Whilst the chances remain small, you are clearly more prone to theft when travelling in a foreign country than if you stay at home. Having your wallet or purse snatched or…
Getting To Know Vienna
Vienna. Image source Austria’s capital Vienna is famous for its rich heritage, Imperial palaces and cosy coffee houses. The city is well known for its high quality of life. It has been selected among the most livable cities in the…
Thinking about taking your first cruise – how about this one?
Photo credit: Blue Bahia, Sandy Bay, Roatan, Honduras via photopin (license) Cruises used to get a bad rap – especially from the younger crowd. Things have certainly changed, and these days your fellow passengers are just as likely to be your…