Caffeinated Excursions

06/15/2026

One of the best parks in Brisbane!

06/13/2026

These blue waters two weekends in a row! (Ignore my crazy windswept hair)

06/07/2026

Did an impromptu trip down to the New South Wales border and found a vintage car show!

06/06/2026

I just finished my newest blog post! Check it out to see what I've been up to here in Australia!

Living in Australia for a year on a Working Holiday Visa (WHV) is the adventure of a lifetime, and I’m here to tell you all about it! My name is Kevin, and I’m a US citizen currently living and working in Brisbane, Queensland on a WHV. I’ve written an update post every month...

05/31/2026

Photos from New Farm

05/30/2026

Pics from my stroll through Victoria Park / Barrambin yesterday

05/09/2026

Did a day trip out to North Stradbroke Island!

04/12/2026

A little visit out to the coast

04/11/2026

Half-day trip out to Wellington Point yesterday

04/08/2026

I just finished my first Philippines blog post! It's all about Culion, an incredible island that was at one time the world's largest leprosy colony. I learned a lot during my three days here, and I hope this blog post helps future travelers make the most of their time there!

Businesses mentioned include: Atoyhang FoodStation, BingBong Leron Homestay & Restobar, The B Spot, Montenegro Shipping Lines Incorporated

My recent backpacking trip to the Philippines was an absolute whirlwind in all the best ways! This was my first visit to the country, where I spent almost a month island-hopping. Of the half-dozen islands I visited, Culion was probably my favorite. In this blog post, I’ll explain...