Josie Travels

The Gartmore Experience: a walking holiday in the hills of Scotland

After spending most of last year hiking above 3000m; struggling to breathe, suffering from altitude sickness, carrying a 20kg bag and sleeping in tents when it’s far too cold to…
A winter road trip in Iceland

Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is one of the most beautiful countries I’ve ever been to. Think vast plains and active volcanoes, snowy mountains and black sand beaches,…
10 differences between America, Australia and England

When I first moved to Australia I thought it was a perfect mix of America and England, but even after just a few weeks here I realised that all three…
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,…
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…
Fairytale castles in the Loire Valley

Everyone loves a good fairy tale. They make you want to believe in the unbelievable, dream of your Prince (or Princess) Charming and get lost in stories so magical that…
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…
Snowboarding in Verbier, Switzerland

After arriving home from my first solo round-the-world trip I gave myself two weeks to unpack, say hello to friends and family, pack my snowboard bag and hit the road…