Josie Travels

How to see the Great Wall of China without the crowds

The Great Wall of China has to be one of the most famous landmarks in the world. I’ve never met someone who hasn’t heard of it, and most people dream…
Honey, I’m Home! Things To Do When You Get Back From Travelling | Partnered Post

Like all good things, travelling has to come to an end. It’s sad to say goodbye to the people and the experiences, but it’s also nice to head home too.…
Brave the chaos of Beijing

I was pretty nervous about arriving in China… there are few places so utterly different from England, and from most countries I’ve visited! The language, the culture, the food, everything…
Advice For First-Timers in Australia | Partnered Post

For some people a trip to Australia is a multi-month adventure, giving them the time to explore all of this wonderful country’s different offerings. However, that isn’t always the case…
A day trip to Gorkhi Terelj National Park

Gorkhi Terelj National Park is considered one of the most beautiful parts of Mongolia and it’s only a short 55km drive from the capital city of Ulaanbaatar.
Eight great days in the Gobi Desert

After an incredible week exploring Central Mongolia in the sun and snow, it was time to head south to visit the famous Gobi Desert. If you’re expecting nothing but endless…
Eight captivating days in Central Mongolia

While Mongolia is famous for the vast Gobi Desert, it’s not all there is to see by a long shot. Picture endless steppe, rolling hills, lakes and rivers, dotted with…
Six uneventful days in Ulaanbaatar

I love exploring new cities when I get the chance. There’s always something to see and do, enough to keep you busy for weeks! At least, that’s what I thought…
Exploring Lake Baikal’s Olkhon Island

Visit the largest island in the world’s deepest and oldest lake.
Riding the Circumbaikal Railway

If you only have a short time in Irkutsk, make sure you see Lake Baikal by riding the Circumbaikal Railway!
Hiking the Stolby Nature Reserve

Hiking in the most popular national park in Russia.
How to survive a Mongolian road trip

Mongolia is one of those countries that’s on everybody’s bucket list, but not many people actually seem to visit. For those travellers on a budget, it’s an expensive destination because…