My recent trip to the Perth metropolitan area in Western Australia was nothing short of amazing. The city’s parks, beaches, bars, and restaurants were a joy to explore. But perhaps my favorite part of the trip was the day I spent on Rottnest Island...
If you’re doing research for an upcoming trip to Perth in Western Australia, you may have found blogs or articles suggesting you spend a day in the nearby town of Fremantle. And I’m here to tell you: listen to that advice! Not only is Fremantle fun to explore, but it’s also easily accessible via the city’s public train system...
Check out Caffeinated Excursions' very first post featuring the amazing destination of Australia! See why Perth is a fun yet laid-back city where you don't need to rent a car to visit its best attractions!
Greetings, friends! I’m so excited to share with you my most recent excursion: Penang (George Town), Malaysia! This small island state off the coast of West Malaysia near the border with Thailand is a hidden gem of a destination. That’s because it’s so wonderfully multicultural...
If you’re headed to Taiwan’s beautiful Kenting National Park, you might be wondering where the best restaurants are. The answer: in the center of Hengchun, a small town located a few miles away from the resorts and beaches. Despite its relaxed vibe, Hengchun has a surprisingly vibrant restaurant and bar scene...
Kenting National Park in Taiwan is the most lush place I’ve been in recent memory. The park is filled with bright green fields, forests of unique tropical pine trees, the bluest ocean waters, and billowing white clouds overhead. After spending a few days in Kaohsiung, I boarded a bus and fell in love with Kenting...
As I’ve traveled to various places over the past months and years, I’ve come to realize something: I really like cities that don’t have a lot of name recognition. That was especially true of Kaohsiung, a city on Taiwan’s southwestern coast that was probably the most calm and relaxing place I’ve been in a long time...
Dining choices in Hong Kong can be overwhelming for visitors! In this post, I break down your options in Causeway Bay, one of the city's most popular neighborhoods.
Did you know that you can reach the summit of Vietnam’s tallest mountain in just one afternoon? Located near the small village of Sa Pa in Lào Cai Province, Fansipan Mountain is the perfect day trip for anyone planning to spend a few days in this rural corner of Vietnam...
I recently spent two weeks among the rice terraces of Sa Pa in rural northwest Vietnam, where I met friendly locals and inspiring travelers from all walks of life. In this comprehensive post, I'll share everything I learned and experienced in this fascinating place!