When you think of travelling through Southeast Asia, chances are you imagine a backpack strapped to your back. Maybe you picture crowded overnight trains, Pad Thai that costs less than $1, and the general spirit of “roughing it” alongside your…
When you finally reach your destination it’s completely normal to be hugely excited and be utterly desperate to soak in as much culture as possible and as soon as possible too. But whether you’re just starting your travels or you’re…
Expedia have a “World on a Plate” challenge running at the moment whereby they are encouraging travellers to share their favourite recipes from different countries. Here at Grown-up Travel Guide we’ve always said that food is one of the top…
Canada offers something for just about every traveler in every season. Not only is it popular for skiing and boarding with amazing powder in the winter, but there is a long list of reasons to visit in the summer months…
Cruises are loved by many people all over the world because they offer such great variety and a chance to see multiple destinations from the luxury of one hotel on the sea. However, there’s so much more to a cruise…
Travelling to religious sites can be a very moving experience, even if you’re not particularly that way inclined. There are holy places all over the world, from majestic temples to ethereal mountain top locations. People choose religious sightseeing trips for…
It’s pretty common for a lot of people to reach the point where they really feel like something in their life has to change. There are plenty of reasons why this might be the case. It could be that you’ve…
If you’ve ever embarked on an outdoor adventure, you know the Scouts had the right idea all along with their motto, “Always be prepared.” People who love all things nature may seem like fly-by-the-seat-of-their-pants kind of travelers, but the truth…
When you want to see wide open areas, then heading to Utah will see you open your eyes wider. The epic views in every direction are really something else. Used frequently in motion pictures, the scenery surely won’t disappoint but…
Image via Pixabay There are all sorts of world-famous cities that you could check out on your travels, ranging from the futuristic neon streets of downtown Tokyo, to the beautiful waterfront areas of Sydney, or the endless hustle and bustle…
Photo by Fraser Mummery, CC BY 2.0 At an impressive 118 miles long, Long Island’s name is absolutely justified. In fact, it is America’s longest island full stop. Surprisingly, it gets all-too-often overlooked by tourists visiting New York, who get…
Sometimes we hide behind that safety blanket of comfort without knowing it. Even when it comes to picking vacation spots, there can be a tendency to repeat the same routine over and over again: Head to California to play on…