EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 37 MIN
Preparing for an International Trip with Kids - 2 Weeks out from Thailand!
from Travel Party of 5 | Points & Miles for Family Travel · host Raya & Duane
We pull back the curtain on the unseen work of family travel and share how we’re prepping for two weeks in Thailand with three kids, seven flights, and one last-minute work trip. Points, packing, meds, and mindset—all simplified into four clear buckets you can reuse.• why Thailand matters to us and how points make it possible• building one master spreadsheet for flights, hotels and transfers• mapping seven flights and overnight layovers with backups• hotel lessons on connecting rooms and nonrefundable rates• Thailand medication rules, doctor letters and refills• digital arrival form timing and annual travel insurance• choosing eSIMs, Grab and simple phone setup• packing light for heat, shoes to prevent blisters, plan for laundry• setting kids’ expectations for a 17-hour flight• using food videos to build buy-in and reduce friction• embracing fewer bookings to protect rest and flexibility• what’s next on the podcast and how to join usSend me a DM on Instagram if you want to come on the podcast to talk about a recent family trip, even if it was part points and part cash
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We pull back the curtain on the unseen work of family travel and share how we’re prepping for two weeks in Thailand with three kids, seven flights, and one last-minute work trip. Points, packing, meds, and mindset—all simplified into four clear buckets you can reuse. • why Thailand matters to us and how points make it possible • building one master spreadsheet for flights, hotels and transfers • mapping seven flights and overnight layovers with backups • hotel lessons on connecting rooms and...
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