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This tag collects practical how-to content: booking systems that actually work, insurance decisions grounded in real family costs, budget tracking that doesn't require a spreadsheet degree, and specific walkthrough guides for activities we've done ourselves. Each piece includes prices, booking links, and what we'd do differently if we went back.

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Holafly Discount Code Australia: Save on eSIMs for Bali, Japan and Europe

Our code ADAMANDLINDS takes 5% off Holafly destination eSIMs and 10% off monthly Plans, and it works from Australia. Here is what it covers and how the numbers compare with Telstra and Optus roaming.

Jul 12, 2026 6 min read

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Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge: our day on the mountain, and what it costs

We took the cable car up to Ba Na Hills for Harper's seventh birthday: the giant stone hands of the Golden Bridge, a fake French village, and more people than we bargained for. Here is what a day actually costs in 2026, when to go, and the Klook codes we use to book it.

Jul 8, 2026 11 min read

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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

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Holafly South America eSIM Prices: Unlimited Data Plans and Costs by Day

What a Holafly South America eSIM actually costs, from 3-day plans to the 50-day question, in USD with the ADAMANDLINDS discount. Plus when a monthly Plan beats buying by the day.

Jun 22, 2026 6 min read

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Best eSIM by Country: Every Destination We've Tested

Our running guide to the best eSIM for each destination we've traveled, from Japan to China to a transatlantic cruise.

Jun 19, 2026 9 min read

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Does Holafly Have a VPN? (The China eSIM Exception and What's Next)

Holafly is an eSIM provider, not a VPN company — with one important exception. Here's exactly when you need a VPN alongside your Holafly eSIM, and when you don't.

May 12, 2026 7 min read

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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

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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 5 min read

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Southeast Asia Spring Travel 2026: Why Holafly Plans + Always On Is the Only eSIM You Need

We've spent 300+ days in Southeast Asia and we're heading back this May. Here's why Holafly Plans with Always On is the only eSIM setup worth using for a spring SEA trip.

Apr 29, 2026 5 min read

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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

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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

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Travel Insurance for Long-Term Nomad Families: Our Real Setup

Standard travel insurance doesn't work when you don't have a return date. Here's the insurance setup that's worked for our family of five across years of continuous travel.

Apr 23, 2026 5 min read