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

6 beautiful beaches to visit in Cyprus

Photo credit: Landscape via photopin (license) If you’re looking for a safe, friendly holiday destination that welcomes families with open arms, don’t miss a trip to Cyprus. Complete with luxury family hotels, sensational mountain ranges, delicious eateries and fascinating ruins…

Barbados – a Family Vacation Paradise

I guess it may depend on where you grew up but for me, the name “Barbados” has always promised the exotic. Blue waters and white sandy beaches, luxury hotels and cool drinks – it’s almost like the country doesn’t need…

Places to Dine at for Vacation in Meatpacking District

Photo credit: <a href=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/98334721@N00/15681064092″>highline NYC</a> via <a href=”http://photopin.com”>photopin</a> <a href=”https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/”>(license)</a> According to historical records, the Meatpacking District was an area that was dedicated to meat factories and butchers. However, today, this neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City is now full…

Luxury villas in Thailand

Photo credit: <a href=”″>Patong Beach, Phuket</a> via <a href=””>photopin</a> <a href=””>(license)</a> If you’ve been reading Grown-up Travel Guide for a while you’ll know that we love staying in great hotels and guest houses. If you are travelling solo or as…

Long Haul Locations Perfect for an Extended Trip

When you’re planning an extended trip you need to make sure that you’re going somewhere that will keep you entertained and offer something different every day. Below are four countries that are perfect for your long haul holiday. South Africa…

Inspiring Italy – 3 Places You Have to Visit

Photo credit: Vigneti – Gaiole in Chianti (SI) Italia – 6 Aprile 2015 via photopin (license) Italy is a country of stunning natural beauty, rich history and culture as well as delectable cuisine. Below we have selected three of our…