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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.
By Adam Clarkson
Jul 8, 2026 • 11 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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