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At Grownup Travels, we believe in the kind of travel where you bring home stories, not souvenirs. We are up for adventures with rough edges but soft landings, accommodations that are unique or boutique, and the kind of cultural experiences that make your travels truly memorable. Read some of our latest articles below, scroll down to browse a destination that interests you, or visit our photo galleries that are sure to fuel your wanderlust.
Looking for a Unique Boutique Hotel in Buffalo? Stay in a Former Insane Asylum!
I always say, why stay in a hotel when you can stay in a story? It's the kind of philosophy that has led Henk and I to sleep in a spherical treehouse, play Tarzan and Jane in a tropical hideaway, and more recently, check ourselves into a former insane asylum, now a...
What to Do on a Weekend Getaway to Washington D.C.
Okay, let’s start by addressing the elephant in the room: the current ‘resident President’ is definitely not a reason why Henk and I would recommend a weekend getaway to Washington, D.C. However, the U.S. capital is a place that has always piqued my curiosity, and when we had a chance to visit after our recent trip to Northern Virginia, we took advantage of the opportunity.
8 ‘Grownup’ Things to Do in Victoria, BC
With what is arguably the best weather in Canada and a picture-perfect location on Vancouver Island, the city of Victoria has often been characterized as a destination for the ‘newly wed or nearly dead’. But the city has much more to offer than a temperate clime….
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