Think packing for a family holiday is stressful? Try doing it with three kids and carry-on luggage only.

Returning guest Bianca from Travel With My 3 Kids is back on Snacks and Suitcases. After sharing her Bali expertise in her first appearance, this time she's revealing the packing hacks, travel tips and mindset shifts that make family travel easier.

We chat about the reality of travelling with kids, why carry-on only can actually reduce stress, and the items Bianca never leaves home without.

Plus, we catch up on the latest from Bali, including the island's waste challenges and how travellers can make a positive difference.

In this episode:

• Why Bianca chooses carry-on only for a family of five
• The packing hacks that save time, money and sanity
• What she never packs anymore
• How to entertain toddlers and kids on flights
• Flying with babies, toddlers and neurodivergent children
• The travel gear she actually recommends
• The surprising item she always packs for hotel rooms
• Bali's waste crisis and what tourists need to know
• Airport transfer tips that make family travel easier
• Budget travel strategies for families
• Why low expectations can make travel more enjoyable

Follow Bianca at https://www.travelwithmy3kids.com/

https://www.instagram.com/travel.with.my.3.kids/

Chapters

00:00 Packing for Family Travel: The Challenge

02:59 Traveling with Kids: Real-Life Experiences

05:50 Bali's Waste Crisis: A Tourist's Responsibility

09:10 First Flights with Kids: The Reality

11:56 Surviving Long Flights: Tips and Tricks

15:02 The Art of Carry-On Only Packing

18:01 Non-Negotiables for Family Travel

20:56 Entertainment Strategies for Kids on Flights

24:08 Adapting to Travel with Young Children

31:30 Engaging Kids During Travel

36:39 Managing Expectations on Travel Days

37:26 Health and Safety Essentials for Kids

40:08 Packing Strategies for Family Travel

46:09 Handling Airport Challenges

51:21 Travel Hacks for Parents

57:33 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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