My first African safari – Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
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…
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The perfect base for your African safari – Bomani Tented Lodge in Zimbabwe
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…
Making the most of an afternoon in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Since I am currently in Botswana and off the grid for a few days (no wi-fi, no mobile phone signal – what bliss!) it seemed appropriate to republish a few articles from my last trip to the most exciting continent…
Hotel Review: The Peech Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa
Earlier this year I booked flights using airline miles to get me to Johannesburg where I would meet up with the rest of the Sunway Safaris group for our trip to Botswana. Don’t worry, you’ll be hearing all about that…
Hotel Review: Adina Apartment Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
The Danish capital has plenty to draw the Grown-up Traveller. Whether you want to follow in the footsteps of Sarah Lund (The Killing/Forbrydelsen) or eat at the best restaurant in the world (Noma), Copenhagen can oblige. There’s all the fun of…
Making the most of a morning in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Last year I had one of the best trips of my life when I spent a week in Zimbabwe working with Imvelo Safari Lodges, a company that offers some of the best safari experiences you can have on the continent while…
Hotel Review: Sheraton Hotel & Spa, Porto, Portugal
Image (c) Sheraton Porto First a little background and a disclosure. I stayed at the Sheraton Porto a couple of weeks ago while attending the Travel Bloggers Unite conference at the hotel. Delegates were offered a discount on the standard…
Been there, haven’t done that – 5 things you shouldn’t miss in Stockholm
Been there, haven’t done that – 5 things you shouldn’t miss in Stockholm In our mission to inspire and inform Grown-up Travellers we continue our series of articles containing ideas for alternative things to do and see in well-known destinations.…
From Hitler’s holiday camp to luxury hotel? – Large section of the “Colossus of Rugen” sold at auction
Block One of the Prora KdF resort fetches £2.2 million at auction on Saturday One day, you could own a piece of this… In a surprising turn of events this weekend, an entire 500 metre section of the planned holiday…
6 of the best…Ski Resorts in Japan
The 8 Best Ski Resorts in Japan for an Epic Winter Adventure With plentiful snowfall, stunning mountain scenery, and a unique blend of modern amenities and traditional culture, Japan entices winter adventurers from across the globe. From the northern island…
Hotel Review: Radisson Blu Seaside, Helsinki, Finland
Image (c) Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel In the middle of January I returned to Finland – this was my third time in Helsinki and my second stay at the Radisson Blu Seaside. Just as for my first stay at this harbourside…
Hotel Review: Radisson Blu Plaza, Helsinki, Finland
Image (c) Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel I’ve certainly clocked up a few stays in Helsinki now, and last month I was back in Finland to participate in the third Nordic Bloggers’ Experience and the MATKA travel trade fair. Once again, Radisson were a…