Information, Inspiration and Entertainment for the Post-backpacking Generation
Information, Inspiration and Entertainment for the Post-backpacking Generation
Introduction You know we like theme parks by now, right? It all started with a bit of an epiphany in Florida a couple of years ago. Until that point none of the family was particularly into rollercoasters although this was…
Another day, another country After having rested up at the lovely Graskop Hotel in, er, Graskop and driven along the Escarpment taking in some of the many stunning views along the way – see above – it was time to…
This article is part seven (the conclusion) 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This article is part five 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…
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 in well-known destinations. We started our epic journey around the world in good…
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 in well-known destinations. We started by sharing our tips on London, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Berlin. Next came Oslo, Paris, Amsterdam, Chicago and Istanbul. We…
Portugal‘s second city of Porto is one beautiful place and there’s plenty to see and do to keep you occupied. But when you feel like getting out of town and discovering something new on a day trip, you’ll find that…