Josie Travels

Cuddle a hyena in the ancient city of Harar

Exploring the ancient walled city of Harar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the spiritual heart of Ethiopia’s large Islamic community, considered by some Muslims to be the fourth holiest…
How not to be a dick while travelling

Here’s an unnecessarily angry post about being a good human while travelling, fuelled by 8 years of wondering how some people even survive in life and also from doing some…
A Tasmanian Road Trip: The East Coast

The east coast of Tasmania is perfect for those in need of a beach holiday, in stark contrast to the misty mountains of the west coast. It’s an almost never-ending…
A Tasmanian Road Trip: The West Coast

The west coast of Tasmania is all winding mountain roads, forest shrouded in mist and hidden lakes. It’s a stark contrast to the idyllic beaches of the east coast, and…
A Tasmanian Road Trip: Exploring Hobart

Visiting Tasmania has always been at the top of my bucket list and I was delighted when I finally got the chance, meeting a friend there to drive around the…
Another Australian Road Trip: The Great Ocean Road

I can’t think of a more famous drive in Australia than the Great Ocean Road. It officially stretches 243km from Torquay to Allansford but a lot of people will make…
Another Australian Road Trip: Kosciuszko National Park

As someone who prefers mountains and forest over beaches and palm trees, leaving the coastline of New South Wales and heading inland to Kosciuszko National Park was a dream for…
Another Australian Road Trip: Sydney to Bateman’s Bay

What better way to start the new year than road tripping in a fancy Jeep with two amazing people after spending a firework-filled night down at Sydney Harbour? We packed…
10 movies to awaken your wanderlust

I previously wrote a list of songs and books to awaken your wanderlust, but we all love a good movie. And what traveller doesn’t love a film that will inspire…
14 songs to awaken your wanderlust

I previously wrote a list of books and movies to awaken your wanderlust, but sometimes all I want is sit somewhere beautiful, put my headphones on and listen to some music that can awaken…
9 books to awaken your wanderlust

There are some days when travel, and anything to do with it, seems like too much effort. The constant planning, saving and moving. It’s addictive, but it can be draining.…
This is how you can afford to travel

Do you ever sit there looking at people who travel all the time and wonder how the hell they afford it? This is one of the most common questions I…