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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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What Is a Travel Advisor? Your Complete Guide to Stress-Free Travel Planning in 2025
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What Is a Travel Advisor? Your Complete Guide to Stress-Free Travel Planning in 2025

Planning your next vacation but feeling overwhelmed by endless options and research? As a certified travel advisor, I'm

Jun 14, 2025 4 min read
The Joy (and Reality) of eSIMs: Travel Smarter, Swear Less
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The Joy (and Reality) of eSIMs: Travel Smarter, Swear Less

What’s an eSIM and Why Should You Care? An eSIM is a virtual SIM card baked right into your

Jun 7, 2025 2 min read
Welcome to the Adventure
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Welcome to the Adventure

Hey there! We’re Adam and Linds, and this is our little crew: Lily, Cora, and Harper. Back in May

Jun 7, 2025 3 min read
Lucca, Italy: Our 10th Anniversary, Harper's 3rd Birthday, and Why We Never Want to Leave
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Lucca, Italy: Our 10th Anniversary, Harper's 3rd Birthday, and Why We Never Want to Leave

Today marks our 10th wedding anniversary, and I'm sitting in our Airbnb in Lucca, Italy, watching the girls

Jun 29, 2022 10 min read
One Week in Genoa, Italy: A Family's Honest Guide to Italy's Hidden Maritime Gem
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One Week in Genoa, Italy: A Family's Honest Guide to Italy's Hidden Maritime Gem

Picture this: you're standing on a train platform in the sweltering Italian heat, surrounded by luggage and three

Jun 20, 2022 14 min read
The Wayb Pico Car Seat: A Game-Changer for Family Travel (Our Honest Review)
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The Wayb Pico Car Seat: A Game-Changer for Family Travel (Our Honest Review)

After traveling full-time with three kids, I've tested countless travel gear. The Wayb Pico portable car seat

Jun 14, 2022 4 min read
Seven Days in Antibes: Why the French Riviera's Hidden Gem Beat Our Expectations
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Seven Days in Antibes: Why the French Riviera's Hidden Gem Beat Our Expectations

After a whirlwind month ping-ponging between Southampton, London, and Paris, we needed a place to catch our breath. Antibes,

Jun 11, 2022 6 min read
Taking the TGV from Paris to Antibes: A French Train Journey Gone Wrong (and Right)
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Taking the TGV from Paris to Antibes: A French Train Journey Gone Wrong (and Right)

Sitting there, watching France blur past the window, I felt tears starting. This was it. We were actually doing this crazy thing. Our three daughters were experiencing the world in a way most kids never will. We'd sold our house, left our normal life, and here we were on a high-speed train in France

Jun 4, 2022 6 min read
Paris Adventures: Eurostar Business Premier, Disney Magic, and City Exploration
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Paris Adventures: Eurostar Business Premier, Disney Magic, and City Exploration

From London's bustling energy, we were ready for our next adventure: Paris. What we didn't expect

Jun 3, 2022 8 min read
London Adventures: Big Ben, Bigger Toy Stores, and Three Little Explorers
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London Adventures: Big Ben, Bigger Toy Stores, and Three Little Explorers

After finding our footing in Southampton, we were ready for the bright lights and big city energy of London. What

May 29, 2022 4 min read
Finding Our Land Legs in Southampton: From Queen Mary 2 to Peppa Pig World
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Finding Our Land Legs in Southampton: From Queen Mary 2 to Peppa Pig World

We finally reached England! Our first taste of life as a full-time traveling family in Southampton was a mix of exhaustion, exploration, and pure magic at Peppa Pig World.

May 26, 2022 8 min read
Sailing the Queen Mary 2 with Kids: Our Honest Review of the Transatlantic Adventure
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Sailing the Queen Mary 2 with Kids: Our Honest Review of the Transatlantic Adventure

We crossed the Atlantic on the QM2 in May 2022, our first week of full-time travel, five kids on the whole ship. Here's what it's actually like with young children on board.

May 21, 2022 9 min read

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