Josie Travels

The magic of Angkor

There are so many temples to explore around Siem Reap. Watch the sunset at the legendary Angkor Wat, get lost in Baphuon, pretend to be Laura Croft in Ta Prohm…
Four Thousand Islands of relaxation

Si Phan Don, meaning The 4000 Islands, is an archipelago at the very bottom of Laos, bordering Cambodia to the south. Most of the islands are completely submerged when the…
Kong Lor Cave, off the beaten track in Laos

That is one phrase you are guaranteed to hear people say while you’re travelling. Everybody wants to get “off the beaten track” to find somewhere unique and different and away…
White water kayaking to Vientiane

When you’re ready to leave Vang Vieng behind and make your way south to Vientiane, the French-colonial capital of Laos, why not travel there by kayak? It’s better in every…
There’s more than tubing in Vang Vieng

When you hear of Laos, specifically Vang Vieng, the first thing most people think of is tubing. It became a must-do on every backpacker’s list, but due to a horrifically…
Good times in Luang Prabang

This charming and atmospheric city in northern Laos on the banks of the Mekong is the country’s first UNESCO listed site and has plenty to offer. Along the main street…
The Slow Boat into Laos

After a few months of fast boats, long tail boats and slave ships, it was finally time to embark on one of the most popular boat trips in South East…
The White Temple in Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai is usually the last stop on most backpacker routes through Thailand before heading into Laos. Along with an incredible night market you can visit Wat Rong Khun, or…
Hippy Paradise in Pai

Once you’ve been in South East Asia for a little while you will probably notice you’re slowly changing things about yourself either to fit in, to be more comfortable or…
Chilling in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai was one of my favourite places in Thailand, it has the perfect mix of old and new. The city has been built around the old city wall and…
Caves in Krabi and climbing in Railay

Krabi Town Krabi is not a huge backpacker destination, but it’s a hub for transport to the islands or to the rock climbing paradise of Railay. We spent a night…
Beautiful Koh Phi Phi

Getting to Koh Phi Phi If you’re following a typical backpacker route then you’re probably on Koh Tao looking for a way east. Look no further than the slave ship.…