Lessons Learned from 2 Weeks in Europe with Kids!

CHASE SAPPHIRE PREFERRED 100K SIGNUP BONUS!!! (THANK YOU FOR USING OUR LINK!!!)$40 off Away Luggage (we have the "Bigger Carry On" in 4 different colors!)Duane's shoe bagRaya's Carryon backpack (affiliate link)Duane's Men's Crossbody (affiliate link)Raya's crossbody bag (affiliate link)Raya's toiletry bag (affiliate link)Raya's mini backpack (Nordace mini)Our family of five conquered Paris, Barcelona, and Madrid over two weeks, and we're sharing all our hard-won wisdom for making European family travel successful and enjoyable.• Pack in carry-on only bags for a family of five by planning to do laundry during your trip• Manage jet lag with children by keeping them awake upon arrival and using melatonin the first few nights• Use eSIMs instead of international phone plans for more reliable and affordable data coverage• Bring the RideSafer travel vest for young children instead of bulky car seats• Plan only one major activity per day and leave plenty of unscheduled time• Include at least one completely free day in each city to allow for rest and spontaneous adventures• Set clear expectations with children about overnight flights and sleeping arrangements• Take advantage of hotel laundry facilities to pack lighter• Always use official taxi stands at airports and ignore unlicensed driversIf you've enjoyed our podcast, we would greatly appreciate if you could leave a review on iTunes. It would make our day to see our podcast recommended alongside other popular travel podcasts!