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You'll find detailed accounts of products, services, and travel experiences we've actually purchased and used. These aren't promotional pieces. These are notes on what worked, what didn't, and whether the price was justified.

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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.

May 21, 2026 6 min read

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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.

May 18, 2026 8 min read

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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.

May 18, 2026 11 min read

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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

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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

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Is Trafalgar Good for Family Travel? Age Limits, Group Sizes, and What to Expect

The most-searched Trafalgar family travel questions answered clearly: minimum ages, group sizes, what's included, and whether the motorcoach format works with kids.

May 2, 2026 5 min read

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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

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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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SafetyWing Saved Us When Harper Broke Her Arm in Vienna (Real Story, Real Costs)

Harper broke her arm in Vienna. Five months and three countries later, SafetyWing had paid every claim and our total out of pocket was under $100. Here is exactly what happened.

Apr 25, 2026 8 min read

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Lost Plate Siem Reap Food Tour: What a Night Eating Through Cambodia Was Like

Siem Reap surprised us with one of the best food scenes in Southeast Asia. The Lost Plate full-day tour — Angkor Wat in the morning, Khmer food in the afternoon — is one of the best value experiences in the region.

Apr 20, 2026 4 min read

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Klook Pass Sydney: What's Included and What To Skipped

The Klook Pass Sydney covers zoos, aquariums, the Sydney Tower Eye, Hop-On Hop-Off, and even the Blue Mountains. Spring is the best season to make the most of it.

Apr 18, 2026 4 min read