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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
Best Places to Stay in Taipei: Hotels, Hostels & Neighbourhoods
Apr 15, 2026
Klook Taipei Discount Tickets 2026: Save on the Best Activities, Tours, and Attractions
Feb 18, 2026
Taipei with Kids: How We Spent 8 Days on $2,400 Using Klook
Oct 3, 2025
Is Taipei Worth Visiting with Kids? Our Complete 8-Day Family Guide
Jul 5, 2025
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The Family Travel Blogs and YouTube Channels We Actually Watch
Four family travel channels that stayed in our subscription feed after four years on the road. What each one is good for, and where to find them.
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.
Staying Overnight at Ba Na Hills: What a Night at the Mercure Actually Gets You
We booked two nights at the only hotel on the summit of Ba Na Hills for Harper's seventh birthday and stayed forty-four hours instead of six. Here is what it cost, what the overnight buys you, and the one window we paid for and slept through.
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.
What to Do in Osaka: Our Guide After Three Months of Living There
We spent three months living in Osaka this spring, on top of visits going back to 2022. Here is what earned repeat trips, what it cost, and how to book it.
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