Hi guys! It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog post, but I decided to ease my way back into it. Given the uncertain future of travel in the next year or two, I might pivot to writing a bit more about travel-related thoughts rolling around in my head, but in this post I’ll be sharing what social distancing here has been like...
The very core of São Paulo known as República is honestly a bit more grungy than the other neighborhoods I've blogged about so far. But that shouldn't stop you from visiting! This post will tell you everything you need to know, including how to stay safe as you visit some of the city's most important architectural sites.
If you’re planning a trip to São Paulo, you’ll definitely want to check out Beco do Batman (Batman Alley), one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions. The alley was named after a single mural of the famous DC Comics character that was painted onto one of its walls back in the 1980s...
In major cities around the world, Chinatowns and Japantowns are popular tourist destinations, and I think that’s because each one is unique. That’s especially true of Liberdade, the centrally located neighborhood in São Paulo that’s home to many of the city’s residents with Japanese heritage. If you’re visiting São Paulo...
Welcome to the first installment of my newest blogging project: São Paulo 360! The series will focus on different neighborhoods throughout São Paulo, and this first post is dedicated to the city's quaint and cozy Little Italy known as Bixiga! Check it out to learn about some amazing restaurants, awesome street art, and more!
Hello you guys, and welcome to Caffeinated Excursions! If you’re here, I want to thank you for checking out my very first post of 2020! There are some exciting changes that are coming to the blog this year, which I’ll explain below. And as you can see, this post is my first to feature a country I’ve been dying to visit for years now...
For my last trip of the 2010s, I wanted to do something easy and familiar. The past two years since I started blogging have been filled with new countries, new jobs, adventures, and more. I wanted to ease into my holiday break in the US the most chill way possible: with a five-day stopover in Hawaii...
As part of my recent five-day trip to Melbourne, I booked a tour of the nearby Great Ocean Road with a company called Go West Tours. This review will let you know what to expect if you decide to do the same!
Have you ever spent a vacation at a gorgeous beach destination, only to find yourself just a tiny bit bored after a day or two? Perhaps there just wasn’t a lot to do. We’ve all been there, but luckily there’s a bustling, cosmopolitan destination where you can get your fill of beautiful beaches and waterfront views: Melbourne, Victoria...
After living in Saigon (also known as Ho Chi Minh City) for nine months, I'm excited to finally present my comprehensive guide to the city, complete with insider tips! If you're headed to Saigon for a few days, this post will tell you everything you need to know.