What a difference 22 years makes… I had the pleasure of living and working in Berlin from 1990-92 and have been back many times since. I was rummaging around in my box of old (printed) photos from those days and…
I’m not really a gambling man but I’m willing to bet that for most people considering a skiing holiday in Europe the classic destinations of Switzerland, Austria and France are the first to come to mind. Other possibilities would probably…
This article is part seven of the series “Trip diary: Three weeks on the road in Florida” Teaser: New series starts this week Introduction: A three week road trip around Florida Hotel review: Park Inn Oslo Airport Flight report: Lufthansa…
Nestled along Australia’s remote northwest coast, the town of Broome serves as the gateway to discovering the rugged Kimberley region’s abundant natural attractions. From the iconic Staircase to the Moon phenomenon to swimming in remote gorges carved through ancient stone,…
This article was written by Grown-up Travel Guide contributor Jeanette Kramer who very kindly travelled to Marseille to represent Grown-up Travel Guide Continuing our mission to inspire and inform Grown-up Travellers we present the latest in our series of articles…
Before we get into this, Noo Yoikers, I do understand. You find it hard to believe how anyone – and a Limey at that – could rate another city over yours. Don’t get me wrong here; I love the Big…
This article was written by Grown-up Travel Guide contributor Jeremy Head 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.…
Introduction In November last year I was invited on a familiarisation trip to Zimbabwe with my good friends and partner company, Imvelo Safari Lodges. These are arranged for travel agents and tour operators from outside the country so that they…
Image (c) Sofitel Paris La Défense Hotel So you need hotel in Paris. Okay, they don’t come cheap, assuming you are after a decent standard and the closer you are to the centre the more you are going to have to pay.…
Image (c) Clarion Hotel & Congress Trondheim, Norway We figured it was about time we covered some hotels in Norway, on account of the fact that Grown-up Travel Guide.com is based in, er, Norway. Even better, the opening of the biggest…
It took me 44 years, but I got there in the end. In 2014 I finally got to realise what all the fuss is about. Actually, I guess I knew what the fuss was about but going on safari in…
Okay, I see you’re not beating around the bush… Do I ever? It’s true, that’s a big claim I’m making in that headline right there. But fear not, I’m going to convince you that I’m not writing cheques my story…