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Adam Clarkson

Adam has been traveling full-time with his family since 2022. He's spent over 300 days each in Japan and Vietnam, crossed the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2, and has opinions about all of it.

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Does Holafly Work in China? Our Real Test After Ten Days in Shanghai
Review

Does Holafly Work in China? Our Real Test After Ten Days in Shanghai

We used Holafly's China eSIM for ten days in Shanghai with three kids. Here's what actually worked — and what the built-in VPN handled so we didn't have to.

May 17, 2026 8 min read
Holafly Student Discount: The Real Options for 2026 (and the Fake 12% Codes to Skip)
Guide

Holafly Student Discount: The Real Options for 2026 (and the Fake 12% Codes to Skip)

There's exactly one real Holafly student discount and a lot of fake ones. Here's how to tell them apart and which option actually saves you the most.

May 14, 2026 9 min read
Does Holafly Have a VPN? (The China eSIM Exception and What's Next)
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Does Holafly Have a VPN? (The China eSIM Exception and What's Next)

Holafly is an eSIM provider, not a VPN company — with one important exception. Here's exactly when you need a VPN alongside your Holafly eSIM, and when you don't.

May 12, 2026 7 min read
Holafly Discount Code: ADAMANDLINDS (5-32% Off, Every Order)
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Holafly Discount Code: ADAMANDLINDS (5-32% Off, Every Order)

The Holafly discount code is ADAMANDLINDS. We've used it across more than 33 countries and it works on every order, not just the first.

May 11, 2026 6 min read
Holafly Always On: The 1GB Fallback That Changes How We Travel
Review

Holafly Always On: The 1GB Fallback That Changes How We Travel

Holafly's Always On feature gives you 1GB of free data every month even after your plan ends, automatically, in more than 70 countries. Here's what that means in practice.

May 10, 2026 7 min read
Our Six-Year-Old Has Now Spent More of Her Life Abroad Than in America
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Our Six-Year-Old Has Now Spent More of Her Life Abroad Than in America

After 43 months of full-time travel, our youngest daughter Harper has officially spent more of her life abroad than in America. The math, and what it means.

May 6, 2026 8 min read
Chimelong Guangzhou and Zhuhai: Our Family Trip Planning Guide
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Chimelong Guangzhou and Zhuhai: Our Family Trip Planning Guide

Chimelong runs the most ambitious resort cluster in southern China -- Safari Park and Paradise in Guangzhou, plus the massive indoor Spaceship Park in Zhuhai. Here's how we're planning our summer family trip.

May 2, 2026 11 min read
Universal Studios Japan: Tickets, Express Pass and Our Family's Real Itinerary
Itinerary

Universal Studios Japan: Tickets, Express Pass and Our Family's Real Itinerary

We've visited USJ four times from our Osaka base. Here's how to buy tickets on Klook, whether you need Express Pass, and what Super Nintendo World is actually like with kids.

May 1, 2026 5 min read
Travel Insurance for Asia: What Families Need to Know Before They Go
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Travel Insurance for Asia: What Families Need to Know Before They Go

We've spent over 700 days across Southeast Asia and Japan. Here's what travel insurance actually matters for families traveling in the region - and where the real risks are.

Apr 30, 2026 5 min read
Southeast Asia Spring Travel 2026: Why Holafly Plans + Always On Is the Only eSIM You Need
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Southeast Asia Spring Travel 2026: Why Holafly Plans + Always On Is the Only eSIM You Need

We've spent 300+ days in Southeast Asia and we're heading back this May. Here's why Holafly Plans with Always On is the only eSIM setup worth using for a spring SEA trip.

Apr 29, 2026 5 min read
Klook Pass Okinawa: Spring 2026 Guide to Japan's Tropical Island
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Klook Pass Okinawa: Spring 2026 Guide to Japan's Tropical Island

Spring is the best time to visit Okinawa before typhoon season. The Klook Pass Okinawa covers everything from Churaumi Aquarium to Blue Cave snorkeling.

Apr 28, 2026 4 min read
Klook Japan: The Activities We Actually Book (and What We've Learned After 325+ Days)
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Klook Japan: The Activities We Actually Book (and What We've Learned After 325+ Days)

After 325+ days in Japan, we know which Klook bookings make the trip and which you can skip. Real experience, real prices, current discount code.

Apr 28, 2026 14 min read

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