We built our 17-day route around one thing that had nothing to do with logistics: which kid needed which Disney castle. That sounds ridiculous for an international itinerary, but it produced the smoothest long trip we’ve ever taken with our three kids. Singapore first, then Hong Kong, then Shanghai, then Beijing. Fun at the front, […]

Our family of five spent about $8,432 in cash on a 17-day trip through Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing, including a 3-night Disney cruise. That’s roughly $1,686 per person, or about $99 per person per day. We also used nearly 1.6 million points and miles on flights and hotels, which is the only reason […]

We spent five days in Shanghai and Beijing with our three girls and never applied for a Chinese visa. We used China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy, which lets citizens of 55 countries, including the US, stay in mainland China for up to 10 days without a visa as long as you’re passing through on your […]

In our family, when a kid turns 10, they get to pick the family trip. Our twins turn 10 this month, and they picked… Disney. 🙃 So we compromised and went to the Disney parks in Asia. And in doing it, we crossed the finish line on something we’ve been chasing for 15 years…with this […]