Who’s Visiting This Christmas
If you think Father Christmas is the only one working at Christmas, prepare to be surprised – he gets plenty of help from these other gift givers in other countries. Infographic courtesy of Stay Sourced.
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 Hiker’s Checklist, Essentials to Keep You Safe and Happy on the Trail
Hiking is one the most accessible of all outdoor activities. It requires relatively little in the way of necessary gear and monetary investment. No matter where you are in Canada, there are a variety of hiking venues nearby to suit…
Hotel Review: Premier Inn London Blackfriars, England
Image (c) Premier Inn Hotels How times have changed. When I was living in London the only reason you’d choose a hotel in the City for a weekend stay was if you wanted to be undisturbed. As soon as the…
Food Festival on the Outer Banks, North Carolina
This article was written by Grown-up Travel Guide contributor Dale Sheldon. On a recent trip to North Carolina, I was delighted to find delicious food, amazing weather and a delightful coastal culture that is unique to the Outer Banks. But…
It’s Time That You & Your Friends Experience Heli-Skiing
Photo credit: Berthoud Skiing 28-29 Dec 2010 026 via photopin (license) You and your friends are star skiers who are always trying to chase your next adventure down the hills. Lately, you’ve been having trouble finding more than crowded skill…
6 of the best…things to see and do in Calgary, Canada
Perhaps best known as the host city of the 1988 Winter Olympics, Calgary in Canada has more to offer visitors than sporting nostalgia. We’ve picked six of the best attractions for you: Photo credit: cow tower (a simple look at…
Amazing places to stay in Iceland
There are countless good reasons to visit Iceland (for example, to celebrate Christmas in a different way) and when you get there, plenty of fabulous places to stay. Ditch the anonymous chain hotel and try one or more of these:…
The best Christmas markets in Copenhagen
We’ve now covered Berlin, Paris, Stockholm and New York in this updated series and today we’re heading back to Scandinavia by popping down to the Danish capital, Copenhagen. Here you’ll find a variety of Christmas markets to check out, and don’t forget to…
Advice to travellers wishing to send Christmas gifts from abroad
Photo credit: Gifts via photopin (license) Let’s face facts: buying Christmas presents for friends and family can be difficult at the best of times. From selecting the right products to achieving the best possible deals, identifying and purchasing Christmas presents can…
The best Christmas markets in New York
Before you go on it seems rude not to point our that here on Grown-up Travel Guide we’ve now updated our articles on the best Christmas markets in Berlin, Paris and Stockholm. But now it’s time for something completely different. Well, not really…
The best Christmas markets in Stockholm
After covering Berlin in our first post and Paris in our second, we move on to Stockholm which also has plenty to offer in December; and winter is a great time to visit. The city is beautifully illuminated after the sun…
The best Christmas markets in Paris
‘Tis the season for planning a trip to a Christmas market or two and thus also the season for our round-up of the best ones around. After yesterday’s article about Berlin, Germany we’re hopping over to its western neighbour to…