City Breaks – Josie Travels

Too many temples in Mandalay

I have a thing for visiting places that I learn about from songs, books, TV shows or movies, and Mandalay made the list thanks to Frank Sinatra (who I was…
The backpacker’s guide to Yangon

Although Naypyidaw is the capital of Myanmar, it’s not a place often visited by tourists. It doesn’t have a lot to offer, so Yangon is the place to be! I…
Killing time in Kandy

Kandy is a surprisingly big city nestled in the mountains of Sri Lanka’s Central Province, a busy, dirty place surrounded by an endless sea of green. There are a few…
Things to do around Kathmandu

So you’ve survived your first few days in Kathmandu but now it’s time to explore this beautiful and chaotic city! It has a lot to offer, amazing food and handmade…
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…
Discover the magic of Moscow

Spend at least three days here visiting the famous Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral, the Moscow Kremlin and the world’s most beautiful metro!
A walking tour of St Petersburg

Spend at least three days exploring the “Venice of the North” and get your fill of Russian Orthodox cathedrals, churches and convents!
What Do These UK Cities Have To Offer? | Partnered Post

UK cities actually do have a lot to offer, but when you think of UK cities it’s important to not just think of London. Whilst London is arguably one of…
A day in Dubai

After three months of travelling through southern and eastern Africa, I was beyond ready for decent WiFi and some downtime. I had two days in Dubai before I flew to…
Darwin and Litchfield National Park

Perched on the northern coast of the Northern Territories of Australia, miles and miles and miles away from any other city, is Darwin. The humidity might kill you before the…
(Mostly) Free Things To Do In Perth

If you want almost permanent good weather, white beaches with turquoise surf, a cosmopolitan city and plenty of activities to keep you occupied then look no further than Perth (except…
Baths and bars in Budapest

The second part of my European adventure with From Europe and Beyond took part in the huge city of Budapest. It was much bigger and busier than I expected, so…