Josie Travels

Hiking to Fissile Peak and Russet Lake

Before You Go This is a very long and somewhat difficult hike. It’s a 29m round trip with constant elevation changes as you cross several peaks and valleys. If you…
Hiking to Rainbow Lake

Before You Go The trailhead is a short walk or bike ride from Alta Lake so it’s perfect if you don’t have a car. It takes around 4 – 5…
Hiking to Joffre Lakes

Before You Go You’ll need a car to get to the car park at the trailhead as it’s an hour and 20 minutes drive north of Whistler. Along the way,…
Hiking from Callaghan Lake to Cirque Lake

Before You Go There are two very important things you need to know about this hike. You will need a car to drive you 45 minutes south of Whistler, up…
Hiking to Garibaldi Lake, Black Tusk and Panorama Ridge

Before You Go The best time of year to hike to any of these places is between July and October due to the amount of snow that builds up over…
Amsterdam: more than a red-light district

When people mention Amsterdam your first thoughts are of the seedier side of the city, but there is so much more to see and do here. It’s known for its…
A travellers reunion in Stockholm

You automatically have one thing in common with everyone you meet while travelling: you’re all travellers. Whatever their reasons, each person has ditched the real world in search of adventure…
Skiing and snowboarding in Borovets, Bulgaria

Arriving home after an extended trip away is the most bittersweet things about travelling. On one hand, the feeling of being in your own bed, having a home cooked meal…
Hanoi and the towers of Tam Coc

Almost all backpackers go to Hanoi to join in on an epic two-day boat trip through the breathtakingly beautiful Halong Bay. Unfortunately for me, due to the fact that I…
Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi Tunnels

This busy city is the largest in Vietnam and can be quite daunting when you arrive. Once you’ve found yourself a hostel it’s easy to get your bearings. I stayed…
Horrible history in Phnom Penh

The capital city of Cambodia is a busy place with a French colonial feel along with a lot of influence from the Khmer Empire. You can walk along the river…
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…