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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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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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Lost Plate's Best of China Trip: What the 11-Day Tour Includes and How to Save $100

Lost Plate is launching an 11-day trip across Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, and Shanghai with every meal, train, and ticket handled. Code ADAMANDLINDS takes $100 USD off per person on the fall 2026 departures.

Jul 2, 2026 6 min read

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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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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.

May 17, 2026 8 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 even after your plan ends, automatically, in more than 70 countries. 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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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

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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