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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.
5 days in Tokyo with kids: the family itinerary we actually use
Five days is our number for Tokyo with kids: enough for Asakusa, teamLab, Odaiba, Disney, and everything in between without forcing it. Here is the exact itinerary we run when we come back, with the maps, Klook links, and eSIM setup we actually use.
Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge: two nights on the mountain, and what it costs
We took the cable car up to Ba Na Hills for Harper's seventh birthday and stayed two nights at the top: the giant stone hands of the Golden Bridge, a fake French village, and more people than we bargained for. Here is what it actually costs in 2026, when to go, and the Klook codes we use to book it.
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.
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.
One Week in Taipei with Kids: A Complete Family Travel Guide
We spent 13 days in Taipei, Taiwan in July 2024 with our three daughters. This is the complete guide we wish existed before we went. For the full series, check out our YouTube channel @adamandlinds. We also cover it in our family travel companion guidebook, available on Amazon.
Holafly Discount Code August 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 August 21, 2026 by a family of five who have used Holafly in 19 countries since 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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