Josie Travels

Scuba Diving on Koh Tao

If you haven’t tried scuba diving before then you’re in for a real treat. As you descend down into the water you surround yourself with a different world. Colourful coral,…
Koh Phangan and the Full Moon Party

Getting to and from Koh Phangan Whether you’re coming from Koh Samui, Koh Tao or the mainland at Suratthani you will be on a ferry with a bunch of other…
Songkran Festival and exploring Koh Samui

From Malaysia to Thailand We arrived in Satun, Thailand after taking the ferry from Langkawi in Malaysia. We had no problems getting our stamps, just remember you need to apply…
Living the dream in Langkawi

Getting there and where to stay While in Penang we were offered an easy option for getting to Langkawi for RM60, but we decided to do it ourselves and use…
Temples and tea in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur Most people start in the capital of Kuala Lumpur. It’s one of the most convenient places to fly in and out of when visiting South East Asia. From…
Dinosaur hunting on Pulau Tioman

This small island off the coast of peninsular Malaysia was our first stop because I read that beer was cheaper than water there. This is (or was) most definitely true,…
Island life in Indo

Unfortunately, I didn’t get to explore anywhere near as much of Indonesia as I would have liked, but this just gives me a great excuse to go back. I followed…
Kick back in Bali

Bali is famous for its amazing beaches and killer surf breaks, but there are plenty of other things to do here. To get here from Java you need to make…
Journey across Java

If you want to explore Indonesia then Java is a great starting place. It’s the geographic center of it all and has a lot to offer, from active volcanoes to…
Visa Requirements for South East Asia

Let me give you one very important piece of advice. Always look into the visa situation before you travel to a new country, whether it’s in the same region or…
Southwest Bangladesh: Bagarhat, Mongla, and the Sundarbans

Our fourth and final trip out of Dhaka and into the ever-changing landscapes of Bangladesh was to the southwest corner, home to the Bengal tigers and mangrove forests of the…
Southeast Bangladesh: Cox’s Bazar and Inani Beach

When you think of Bangladesh you wouldn’t think of the beach, but it turns out that Bangladesh is home to the world’s longest uninterrupted stretch of sand which is almost…