My kids have been to 26 countries on 6 continents. We never check bags.
The author said the key to easy travel days, is only using carry-ons — even when she's with her kids. Courtesy of Jamie Davis Smith. My kids and I travel frequently, and always rely on just carry-ons, even for weekslong trips. I limit what we bring, pack coordinating outfits, and make sure we share toiletries to save space. Packing cubes help maximize space, and bringing our Kindles instead of books saves even more room. I travel frequently and like to think I have packing down to a science. Years of backpacking around the world solo taught me how little I actually need when I'm away from home. Even more importantly, those years taught me how much easier and more enjoyable travel is when I'm not weighed down by unnecessary baggage. When I started traveling with kids , my approach to packing evolved, but not radically. Since becoming a Mom, I've traded in my backpack for a small suitcase. However, even after taking my children to 26 countries on six continents...
