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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.
Dinosaurs, Raptors and More at Tucson’s Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
No, it’s not a museum dedicated to the latest Jurassic Park-themed movie. But on a recent visit to Tucson’s Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Henk and I did have the chance to see free-flying raptors (NOT the velociraptor kind), local Arizona wildlife, a mini-aquarium, on-site art gallery and yes, even a few animatronic dinosaurs. All of this variety is what makes a visit to this outdoor museum/garden/attraction one of the most unique things to do in Tucson, and why visitors of all ages and interests will find that there’s something here for everyone.
A Visit to Kasteel Van Loppem near Bruges, Belgium
Belgium may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of castles, yet this European country has around 3,000 of them, one of the highest densities of castles per square kilometre in the world. Kasteel Van Loppem, a beautiful example of a 19th-century castle is one of them and is located less than 10 kilometres from Bruges. Read more about this hidden gem that most visitors to Bruges have yet to discover.
Stargazing in Tucson, Arizona at Mt. Lemmon SkyCentre
Most people go to Tucson, Arizona in January for its bright sunny skies. Henk and I went there for the dark inky ones. We even drove up to more than 9,100 feet above sea level to get a closer look at the heavens from the top of one of the area’s Sky Islands. Wait, “what’s a Sky Island” you might ask? Well, read on about the best place to go stargazing in Tucson.
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