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

Adventurous tips for a trip to Portugal

Portugal is one of our favourite countries in Europe. It boasts magnificent landscapes and many centuries of history. Picturesquely stretching along the western part of the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal offers numerous activities and attractions to its visitors. For the cheapest…

Portugal’s first dog beach?

Photo credit: PC025446a via photopin (license) A southern European country bordering Spain and the Antarctic Ocean, Portugal is a great place to live and visit, with people across the globe bagging luxurious holiday homes, via the likes of www.portugalproperty.com. It…

Say Cheese in Melbourne!

Photo credit: Eureka! via photopin (license) Known as the cultural capital of Australia, Melbourne is an exceptional city with a plethora of iconic attractions and experiences. It will be difficult for the photographer in you to avoid taking out your…

Plan Your Trip in the Riviera Maya

Photo credit: Morning Twilight – Playa del Carmen, Mexico – August 15, 2014 via photopin (license) The Riviera Maya is a unique and marvelous spot on Earth and perfect for your vacation getaway. It has some of the world’s best…

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…