Josie Travels

6 of the best day hikes on the Isle of Skye

After spending a summer in rainy England it was awesome to escape to rainy Scotland for a family holiday to the gorgeous Isle of Skye. There are a ton of…
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…
Czech us out in Prague

So I’m pretty sure Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I spent a few days here with Lizzie, the gorgeous girl behind From Europe and Beyond,…
Panama City and the Panama Canal by railway

Panama City is the diverse and cosmopolitan capital of Panama, and it’s the perfect spot to start or finish your Central America trip. Head to Casco Viejo to see old…
White Water Rafting in Turrialba

Costa Rica is known for its brilliant white water rafting if you’ve got the time and money to do it. Head to Turrialba, the white water rafting capital of the…
Flying through a cloud forest in Monteverde

After a few cheap weeks in Nicaragua, Costa Rica was a bit of a shock. It definitely wasn’t my favourite place in Central America… but the twin villages of Santa…
A chilled city break in Granada

This gorgeous colonial city has some lovely sights to see in and around it, but the best part about is just strolling through the colourful streets, stumbling upon old churches…
Volcano boarding, sinkholes and crater lakes: The El Hoyo Hike

If you can put up with a heavy pack and a lot of heat then this two-day adventure will be worth the pain. It’s volcano boarding down the youngest volcano…
The city of León and Playa Las Peñitas

The chilled out vibe and the colonial architecture make León a great place to spend a week. You can explore the pastel-coloured churches and eat your heart out at the…
Why scuba diving in Utila was a let down

Utila is a small island off the Caribbean coast of Honduras. It’s a beautiful place to spend a week or two relaxing on the beach, swimming in the sea or…
White Water Rafting in La Ceiba

When you think about white water rafting in Central America most people think of Costa Rica, and there are some great rivers to raft there, but why not save yourself…
The towns of Lake Atitlan and the Chichi Market

Lake Atitlan has been described as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. It’s surrounded by steep hills and the peaks of three active volcanoes; Volcán San Pedro,…