Sleeping habits around the world
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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
Floating over volcanoes in the Girona Pyrenees
Let’s start by getting one thing straight – if you’ve yet to experience a hot-air balloon ride, you are missing out. Granted, it’s not for absolutely everyone (vertigo sufferers get a pass) but it is a magical experience. Yet all…
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…
Experiencing the exotic in Okinawa, Japan – Northern Main Island
This article is part six 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…
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…
Enjoying the Vegas Nightlife
Image (c) graphicshunt.com Las Vegas isn’t just the top gambling destination in the USA but it’s also established itself as one of the top cities in the world when it comes to nightlife, with hundreds of clubs, bars, and shows to…
Next trip details: Back to the Costa Brava
What’s next up for Grown-up Travel Guide, I pretend to hear you ask? Catalonia, that’s what! In two days time, to be precise. Yes, just a week or so after returning from a wonderful three weeks in Spain I received…
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…
Getting Your Money Back From Non-refundable Hotel Rooms
When you are looking for competitive rates for hotel bookings, non-refundable rooms can be quite a bargain. However, if for some reason you have to cancel your booking, you are liable to lose a fair amount of money. It is…
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…
Vacation ownership – a better alternative to buying a holiday home abroad?
Photo credit: via photopin (license) I’m sure it’s happened to you too – you’re on holiday somewhere beautiful. The sea is warm, the skies are blue and the sunshine is more reliable than back home. The children love it here…