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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.
By Adam Clarkson
Jun 2, 2026 • 6 min read
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU: The Onsen Ryokan Worth the Splurge
May 18, 2026
Tokyo Mount Fuji Full-Day Private Tour Review: Worth It for Families & Our Klook Code
May 18, 2026
Asakusa Sumo Club Show with Chankonabe: Our Family Review and Klook Discount Code
May 18, 2026
Universal Studios Japan: Tickets, Express Pass and Our Family's Real Itinerary
May 1, 2026
Klook Pass Okinawa: Spring 2026 Guide to Japan's Tropical Island
Apr 28, 2026
Klook Japan: The Activities We Actually Book (and What We've Learned After 325+ Days)
Apr 28, 2026
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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