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

Embracing the great outdoors in Sydney

Sydney, Australia, is home to some of the finest outdoor sporting activities in the world. The Pacific Ocean coastline leads to some of the most gorgeous beaches in the Southern Hemisphere, while the Blue Mountains just outside of town are…

Our next big adventure: Okinawa, Japan

This article is part one of the series “Experiencing the exotic in Okinawa, Japan” “Teaser” with original itinerary Experiencing the exotic in Okinawa, Japan: Introduction and background Experiencing the exotic in Okinawa, Japan: Naha City, Day One Experiencing the exotic in…

Manchester – Basic tips for your sightseeing tour

Photo credit: Bridges via photopin (license) We all know that Manchester does not exactly attract as many tourists as other cities in Britain, such as London and Edinburgh, and also other small towns that are characterized by monuments or historical…

Top Romantic Accommodations In London

Image (c) The Rookery If you are planning a romantic trip with someone special, booking the ideal accommodations throughout your travels is important. Your accommodations can make or spoil the fun you hope to have during your trip to the…

Tips for the perfect babymoon

Photo credit: Schwanger in der Therme via photopin (license) Let’s start at the beginning – what on earth is a babymoon? Until someone gave it a name (you might think it was an American marketing guru but it was in…

Things to consider before relocating to Spain

Photo credit: Santa Maria de Prades. via photopin (license) Spain is a popular destination among expats, and it’s not hard to see why. With its warm sunshine, beautiful beaches, sumptuous cuisine, stylish shops and more, this Mediterranean country certainly has…