Josie Travels

Surf and sunsets on the south coast of Sri Lanka

After spending just 11 days in the middle of Sri Lanka climbing rocks and towers, going on an elephant safari, riding that famous blue train, hiking Adam’s Peak for sunrise,…
Exploring amazing Ella

Ella is a small and rather famous town in the Uva province of Sri Lanka, surrounded by jungle-clad hills dotted with some pretty impressive waterfalls. It’s usually the final destination…
Why climbing Adam’s Peak for sunrise was a letdown

Climbing Adam’s Peak for sunrise is as popular an activity as riding the famous train from Kandy to Ella or going on an elephant safari. One of those “must-do” activities…
Riding that famous train from Kandy to Ella

Riding the train in Sri Lanka is definitely the best way to get around most of the country. It’s super cheap, very scenic and a great way to get a…
An elephant safari in Kaudulla National Park, Sigiriya

Sigiriya is a small town a few hours north of Kandy, home to an ancient fortress on top of the 200m Sigiriya Rock, also called Lion Rock. You can also…
Climbing Pidurangala Rock for sunrise in Sigiriya

Sigiriya is a small town a few hours north of Kandy, home to an ancient fortress on top of the 200m tall Sigiriya Rock, also known as Lion Rock. It’s…
Climbing the amazing Ambuluwawa Temple

Have you seen the viral video on Instagram of the guy climbing a white tower that looks like it sits thousands of feet above the valley floor? Well, I did,…
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…