One of the surprising things about the beautiful beach town of Ubatuba is its impressive selection of restaurants. The vast majority of dining options in the city are family-owned, so there are countless unique dining experiences to choose from! This post will feature some of my favorites...
Vitória is a relatively quiet, medium-sized city situated on the Atlantic coast of Brazil between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. As the capital of the state of Espírito Santo, Vitória has a lot to offer, but the number one reason all travelers should check it out is its amazing food scene...
Vitória is a relatively quiet, medium-sized city situated on the Atlantic coast of Brazil between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. As the capital of the state of Espírito Santo, Vitória has a lot to offer, but the number one reason all travelers should check it out is its amazing food scene...
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...
If you’re headed to Saigon as either a tourist or an expat, I’m sure you’re wondering what the city’s food scene is like. Let me assure you: it’s amazing! But it can be tough to navigate, especially for newcomers. In this post, I want to share some of my favorite dishes and restaurants...
One of the surprising things about the beautiful beach town of Ubatuba is its impressive selection of restaurants. The vast majority of dining options in the city are family-owned, so there are countless unique dining experiences to choose from! This post will feature some of my favorites...
Welcome to Caffeinated Excursions! In this post I’ll be sharing some of the best beaches in Ubatuba. This small beach town is one of my favorite destinations in Brazil so far, and I highly recommend visiting if you can! Ubatuba’s stunning beaches and beautiful mountain views make it the perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature...
Have you ever heard of the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo? If you haven’t, that’s okay; I didn’t know about it before coming to Brazil either, but I’m so glad I decided to check it out! The state’s capital, Vitória, should be on the bucket list of serious travelers who want to get to know Brazil beyond its tourist hotspots...
After two long years of pandemic restrictions, Europe is fully open again! I’m lucky to have an extended family of fellow travel enthusiasts, and we’ve all been looking forward to a reunion vacation in Western Europe for a while now! A Viking River cruise seemed like the perfect offering for a group of eight people...
Greetings, fellow travelers and foodies! My recent solo journey to the city of Kochi in India was one of my favorite trips of the year. Kochi has beautiful beaches and a unique system of marshy canals and rivers... But it also has one more thing going for it that can’t be overstated: its vibrant food scene...
If you’re headed to Saigon as either a tourist or an expat, I’m sure you’re wondering what the city’s food scene is like. Let me assure you: it’s amazing! But it can be tough to navigate, especially for newcomers. In this post, I want to share some of my favorite dishes and restaurants...
Although there are dozens of interesting towns and cities within a three-hour driving radius of São Paulo, Cunha (pronounced “Kun-ya” or “Cuña”) is perhaps my favorite I’ve been to so far. This little village of only 22,000 residents is surrounded by rolling hills on all sides, and its best feature is undoubtedly its jaw-dropping views...
Vitória is a relatively quiet, medium-sized city situated on the Atlantic coast of Brazil between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. As the capital of the state of Espírito Santo, Vitória has a lot to offer, but the number one reason all travelers should check it out is its amazing food scene...
As a travel blogger, I’ve lived in both Vietnam and Brazil, the two largest coffee-producing countries in the world. After living in Rio de Janeiro for almost four months, I’ve found the city’s best places to get a latte, mocha, or espresso. This blog post will feature some of my top recommendations!
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...
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...
Ipanema is Rio’s hottest beach in every sense of the word. Not only is it considered the most fashionable place in the city to be seen, but it’s also warmer than the city’s other beaches since there are very few shade trees and the sun shines down unobstructed until dusk. If beaches are your primary motivation for visiting Rio, Ipanema is...
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.
This small port town on the Malaysian coast near Kuala Lumpur was a mixed bag to say the least. Read this post to learn what I liked and what I didn't, and whether you should visit or not!
I’ve lived in Saigon for about nine months now, but I had never taken a trip to the Mekong River Delta. Luckily, having my parents visit me in Vietnam was the perfect excuse to go check it out! We decided to book a private day tour with a company called Mekong Delta Tourism (AG Travel)...
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...
Vitória is a relatively quiet, medium-sized city situated on the Atlantic coast of Brazil between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. As the capital of the state of Espírito Santo, Vitória has a lot to offer, but the number one reason all travelers should check it out is its amazing food scene...
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!
After two long years of pandemic restrictions, Europe is fully open again! I’m lucky to have an extended family of fellow travel enthusiasts, and we’ve all been looking forward to a reunion vacation in Western Europe for a while now! A Viking River cruise seemed like the perfect offering for a group of eight people...
After two long years of pandemic restrictions, Europe is fully open again! I’m lucky to have an extended family of fellow travel enthusiasts, and we’ve all been looking forward to a reunion vacation in Western Europe for a while now! A Viking River cruise seemed like the perfect offering for a group of eight people...
When I booked my flights for a getaway weekend to Singapore, I was aware of the city’s reputation for being expensive. I was excited to see this global hub of finance, trade, and innovation for the first time, but I didn’t want to spend a ton of money there...
Earlier this month I spent a weekend in Belize and absolutely loved it! I visited the quiet little town of Corozal right across from the Mexico border and was fascinated by the little details that make this town so quaint. Corozal was the perfect place to get a first look at Belizean culture...
This post is all about Urca, a quiet and calm neighborhood in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. It also includes a few words about my Grandma Vicki, who recently passed away. She was a traveler and an adventurer who supported me and this blogging project so much. Today she would've turned 64 years old.
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...
After two long years of pandemic restrictions, Europe is fully open again! I’m lucky to have an extended family of fellow travel enthusiasts, and we’ve all been looking forward to a reunion vacation in Western Europe for a while now! A Viking River cruise seemed like the perfect offering for a group of eight people...
Although there are dozens of interesting towns and cities within a three-hour driving radius of São Paulo, Cunha (pronounced “Kun-ya” or “Cuña”) is perhaps my favorite I’ve been to so far. This little village of only 22,000 residents is surrounded by rolling hills on all sides, and its best feature is undoubtedly its jaw-dropping views...
Welcome to Caffeinated Excursions! In this post I’ll be sharing some of the best beaches in Ubatuba. This small beach town is one of my favorite destinations in Brazil so far, and I highly recommend visiting if you can! Ubatuba’s stunning beaches and beautiful mountain views make it the perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature...
Can you guys believe it’s almost the end of 2020? I’m sure it’s been a really tough year for everyone. However, with widespread vaccination on the horizon, I’m really looking forward to 2021! I’ll be looking back on 2020 in this post. After that, I’ll provide a sneak peak of what you can expect for the blog in 2021.
After my visit to the amazing city of Medellín in 2018, I knew that I wanted to return to Colombia to see what more the country had to offer. I finally had the opportunity this month to spend about a week in three different areas: the capital city of Bogotá, the tiny Caribbean island of San Andrés, and the coastal city of Cartagena...
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...
Have you ever heard of the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo? If you haven’t, that’s okay; I didn’t know about it before coming to Brazil either, but I’m so glad I decided to check it out! The state’s capital, Vitória, should be on the bucket list of serious travelers who want to get to know Brazil beyond its tourist hotspots...
Can you guys believe it’s almost the end of 2020? I’m sure it’s been a really tough year for everyone. However, with widespread vaccination on the horizon, I’m really looking forward to 2021! I’ll be looking back on 2020 in this post. After that, I’ll provide a sneak peak of what you can expect for the blog in 2021.
A Rhine River cruise between Switzerland and the Netherlands is one of the most enchanting ways to explore a large section of Western Europe. The cities and towns along the Rhine are all so quaint, with rich histories shaped by the river. You can tell...
Welcome to my very first blog post featuring a destination in Vietnam! I’ve been based in Ho Chi Minh City for almost a month now, and after doing a little bit of research, I decided to take my very first trip outside the city. I looked at a number of options, but eventually decided to check out the island of Phú Quốc, which is right off the southern coast of the Vietnamese “mainland”...
If you’re considering a getaway to Conconully State Park in Washington, this is the blog post for you! Three friends and I just spent Labor Day weekend camping there, and I loved the dramatic landscapes and picturesque lakes in the area. Washington State is one place I’ve wanted to include on my blog for years now...
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...
After my visit to the amazing city of Medellín in 2018, I knew that I wanted to return to Colombia to see what more the country had to offer. I finally had the opportunity this month to spend about a week in three different areas: the capital city of Bogotá, the tiny Caribbean island of San Andrés, and the coastal city of Cartagena...
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.
