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

Turning Stone Resort & Casino – Verona, NY

Nowadays we see many different casinos begin to offer a more well-rounded experience. While casinos in the past would offer nothing but gaming floors upon gaming floors and live entertainment, nowadays, they offer some great services to their patrons. Despite…

Unmissable Festivals and Events in Cyprus

  Image (c) Sergey Galyonkin obtained under Creative Commons license via Flickr     January – June   Carnival Limassol, Cyprus February – March Carnival is celebrated in all areas of Cyprus, but Limassol is where it is at its most entertaining…

The History of the Package Holiday

Did you know that people have been booking package holidays since right back in the 60s? It seems like those all-inclusive package holidays that we’re still booking nowadays are things of the modern world, but in reality, they’ve been around…

Dining etiquette around the world

Anyone who travels a lot will know that it’s essential to learn about the basic cultures and etiquette of that country before travelling. Many tourists will simply go on holiday without even learning basic language for that country. It’s made…

Interesting Street Food and Restaurants in Milan

Photo credit: MILANO (29) via photopin (license) Milan Expo 2015 From May to October 2015, Milan is hosting a 6 month long food festival, and with approximately 130 countries taking part, there’s no doubt that visitors will be spoiled for…

Around the World in 15 Taxis

If you’ve ever found yourself stranded in an unfamiliar country without a ride, take a look at this infographic from The Taxi Centre. Looking at 15 different locations, the infographic takes a look at the unusual ways people around the…