Caffeinated Excursions

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...

04/01/2026

City lights

03/29/2026

It was a sunny and dry weekend here in Brisbane and Gold Coast!

03/28/2026

Brisbane at dusk

03/22/2026

I can't believe I've already been in Brisbane for 4 months! Check out my newest blog post to see what I've been up to in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa (WHV) 🇦🇺🦘🐨🌏

My name is Kevin, and I recently finished up my fourth month in Australia on a year-long Working Holiday Visa (WHV). I’m originally from the US, and in November of 2025, I moved from Chicago to Brisbane, where I plan to live and work until late 2026. I’ve been writing...

03/15/2026

This meal was one of my favorites I've had so far in Australia! Read the full review on Kev's AUS Food Diary 👇
https://www.instagram.com/kevs_aus_food_diary/

03/10/2026

Got to see koalas and kangaroos at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary!