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Visa

Visa logistics for a family traveling full-time: tourist visa rules by country, how long you can stay, what happens when you overstay, and how we've managed visa runs across Southeast Asia.

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Journal

Flying Into Thailand on a DTV: Da Nang to Chiang Mai With Eight Bags

All five of our Thailand DTVs were approved in just under four weeks at $340 a head, and we flew out of Da Nang the following week. Here is the real application timeline from Vietnam and what the 180 day entry stamp looked like at Bangkok immigration.

Jul 26, 2026 8 min read

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We Got Our Thailand DTVs: Moving to Chiang Mai for a Year

All five of our Thailand DTV approvals came through yesterday. Next up: a house in Chiang Mai for at least a year, a palate expander for Cora, and the bikes the girls have been asking about.

Jul 17, 2026 4 min read

Journal

Da Nang in 2026: Something Has Changed

We spent seven months in Da Nang and came back for three more. A month in, we are quietly counting down to leaving. Here is what changed.

Jun 4, 2026 8 min read

Guide

Complete China Travel Guide: eSIM, VPN & 240-Hour Visa

Complete China travel guide for families: 240-hour visa-free transit experience, Holafly eSIM with built-in VPN, Alipay setup, and Shanghai tips. Real experience from traveling parents.

Sep 15, 2025 7 min read