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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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Where to Stay in Seoul: Neighborhoods First, Then Hotels
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Where to Stay in Seoul: Neighborhoods First, Then Hotels

Where to stay in Seoul is a neighborhood question before it is a hotel question. Here is how Myeongdong, Yongsan, Jongno, Hongdae, and Gangnam compare, with specific hotels and current rates, from a family that spent thirteen days there.

Jul 13, 2026 9 min read
Back to London: Remembering Our First Arrival After the Queen Mary 2
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Back to London: Remembering Our First Arrival After the Queen Mary 2

Four years after we walked off the Queen Mary 2 with a luggage pile and no answering Airbnb host, we are planning a return to London this August. Scotland and Ireland are circling the map too.

Jul 12, 2026 5 min read
Tennoji and Shinsekai: The Part of Osaka We Kept Coming Back To
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Tennoji and Shinsekai: The Part of Osaka We Kept Coming Back To

We spent three months based in Osaka and kept ending up in the same southern pocket of the city, from Tennoji Zoo through the retro streets of Shinsekai under the Tsutenkaku tower. Here is the zoo, the tower, the food, and how to string it into an easy half-day with kids.

Jul 7, 2026 8 min read
Why Lucca Is Our Favorite Italian City (and Why We Want to Go Back for Months)
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Why Lucca Is Our Favorite Italian City (and Why We Want to Go Back for Months)

We've been to a lot of Italian cities. Lucca is the one we keep saying we'll go back to for months. Here's what we did in 11 days. And what makes it different from everywhere else.

Jun 14, 2026 9 min read
Holafly Discount Code September 2026: ADAMANDLINDS (5-10% Off, Tested)
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Holafly Discount Code September 2026: ADAMANDLINDS (5-10% Off, Tested)

Use code ADAMANDLINDS for 5% off Holafly destination eSIMs or 10% off a Plans subscription. Applied at checkout on September 4, 2026 by a family of five who have used Holafly in 19 countries since 2022.

Jun 5, 2026 12 min read
Da Nang in 2026: Something Has Changed
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Da Nang in 2026: Something Has Changed

We spent seven months in Da Nang and came back for three more. A month in, we are quietly counting down to leaving. Here is what changed.

Jun 4, 2026 8 min read
The countries we've visited (and why I hate country counting)
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The countries we've visited (and why I hate country counting)

We've been to 32 countries together as a family. Here's the full list, and a genuine grievance about why counting countries is flawed.

Jun 2, 2026 6 min read
I Have Bought Glasses From Zenni for 13 Years. Now It Is Lily's Turn.
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I Have Bought Glasses From Zenni for 13 Years. Now It Is Lily's Turn.

Thirteen years of ordering prescription glasses off a website, across a sold house and full-time travel. Now our oldest gets her first pair from Zenni.

May 21, 2026 6 min read
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU: The Onsen Ryokan Worth the Splurge
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Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU: The Onsen Ryokan Worth the Splurge

Every room at Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU has a private open-air onsen bath fed by natural hot springs. Here is the full breakdown of room types, pricing, and how we think about the value.

May 18, 2026 8 min read
Tokyo Mount Fuji Full-Day Private Tour Review: Worth It for Families & Our Klook Code
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Tokyo Mount Fuji Full-Day Private Tour Review: Worth It for Families & Our Klook Code

Our review of the Tokyo Mount Fuji Full-Day Private Tour on Klook. When the $417 private vehicle beats group bus tours for families, plus how to save with code ADAMANDLINDSKLOOK.

May 18, 2026 11 min read
Asakusa Sumo Club Show with Chankonabe: Our Family Review and Klook Discount Code
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Asakusa Sumo Club Show with Chankonabe: Our Family Review and Klook Discount Code

We took the kids and grandparents to the Asakusa Sumo Club show with chankonabe hot pot. Here's what's included, what it costs, and how to save with our Klook code ADAMANDLINDSKLOOK.

May 18, 2026 9 min read
Holafly Always On: The 1GB Fallback That Changes How We Travel
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Holafly Always On: The 1GB Fallback That Changes How We Travel

Holafly's Always On feature gives you 1GB of free data every month, included with every Holafly eSIM from the moment you install and active across 150+ destinations. Here's what that means in practice.

May 10, 2026 8 min read

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