French fancies: what to visit on your trip
Should you decide to take a holiday to France this year, you may not know where to head. While there can be a lot to do in Paris, this doesn’t need to take up the entirety of your trip. Considering…
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Man-made marvels you must see in London
There’s no doubt London is an astonishing city. It’s home to the royal family, a popular theatre scene, and world-class cuisine. It is also highly regarded for its impressive architecture. The heart of London is teeming with glistening skyscrapers donned…
Something for the weekend…Skifer Hotel, Oppdal, Norway
It’s time for the second in our series of trip reports from more unusual weekend breaks. This time we were a little closer to home (home being Trondheim in central Norway) at Oppdal – a world class ski resort and…
Uncovering Bath’s Rich Cultural and Historical Offerings
Image by Andrea Smith from Pixabay Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers a glimpse into England’s cultural and historical heritage with its ancient Roman baths and stunning Georgian architecture. Read on to discover the top attractions to visit in…
6 of the best…pubs and bars in London
Despite reports of the huge number of pubs closing each week in the UK (which has now thankfully slowed) there are still – literally – thousands of boozers still going strong in the capital. Choosing six of them may seem…
Been there, haven’t done that – 5 things you shouldn’t miss in Perth
This is a guest post by Andy Downing with additional material by Andy Higgs Continuing our mission to inspire and inform Grown-up Travellers we present the latest in our series of articles containing ideas for alternative things to do and see…
Been there, haven’t done that – 5 things you shouldn’t miss in Dubai
This article was written by Grown-up Travel Guide contributor Armand Smith with additional material by Andy Higgs Continuing our mission to inspire and inform Grown-up Travellers we present the latest in our series of articles containing ideas for alternative things to do…
Hotel Review: Blue Beach Tower, Dubai, UAE
Image (c) JA Oasis Beach Tower You might remember my post about preparing to go from one extreme to the other after my Finland trip. You probably wondered if this was seriously the biggest issue in my life back then, and…
Aerial Video: St. Petersburg, Florida – from the air
As you may know we invested in a DJI Phantom Vision 2+ flying camera/drone/UAV/RPAS last year here at Grown-up Travel Guide and have been addicted ever since. No matter what you call it – as you can see, these things…
Why Helsinki takes the crown as Scandinavia’s food capital
I’ve been planning a trip to Finland with my family and I thought it might be a good idea to bump this article up to the front page. In case you missed it the first time – or just want…
Size isn’t everything: the best small towns to visit in Australia: Port Douglas
After the last feature on Broome, we continuing our new series on great small towns to visit when travelling. After showing you the best things to do in Strahan, we’re staying Down Under but moving on to Queensland in this…
Exploring the Middle and Upper Florida Keys
Image (c) Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau After two full days in Key West it was time to pack up and hit the road. The only road out of town, the Overseas Highway. For the rest of our trip we…