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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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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
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
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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 6 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
Lost Plate China Food Tours: Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and More
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Lost Plate China Food Tours: Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and More

Lost Plate runs food tours in seven Chinese cities. Here's our spring 2026 guide to Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Xian and beyond — plus how to save $5 with code ADAMANDLINDS.

Apr 26, 2026 9 min read
Leaving Osaka After Three Months: How a Family of Five Moves Across Asia With Ten Checked Bags
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Leaving Osaka After Three Months: How a Family of Five Moves Across Asia With Ten Checked Bags

Three months in Osaka go by faster than you expect. We arrived in early February, watched the city move from

Apr 26, 2026 12 min read
Klook Pass New York City: What's Included and Whether It's Worth It
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Klook Pass New York City: What's Included and Whether It's Worth It

Spring is the best time to visit New York City. The Klook Pass NYC bundles the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, MoMA, and more — with an optional Broadway show add-on.

Apr 25, 2026 4 min read
Aura Frame Mother's Day Gift: Why We Bought Two Before Going Full-Time Travel
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Aura Frame Mother's Day Gift: Why We Bought Two Before Going Full-Time Travel

We bought Aura digital frames for both grandmothers before leaving on full-time travel in 2022. Four years later, they are still the best Mother's Day gift we have ever sent.

Apr 25, 2026 9 min read

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