Snacks and Suitcases: Family Travel Podcast

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 wi...

What is it really like raising kids in India? After sharing her flying-with-babies tips in a previous episode, listener favourite Rachel McCallum is back to give us a fascinating glimpse into her family's life as expats in Chennai, India. Rachel, her British wife Gemma and their two boys have spent the past eight years living in one of the world's most colourful, chaotic and captivating co...

What is it really like to pack up your life, pull the kids out of school and spend a year caravanning around Australia? This week on Snacks and Suitcases, Sally Stanton welcomes back Big Lapper and now author Simone Skinner-Smith to chat about her brand new book, Passenger Princess: Underprepared and Overcaffeinated for the Big Lap. Last time Simone joined the podcast, her family were still on the...

This week on Snacks and Suitcases, Sally is popping into your feed with a quick little update while the podcast takes a short mid-season breather. But no worries as she’ll be back next week with a brand new episode! In the meantime, now’s the perfect chance to catch up on any episodes you may have missed…. like road trips around New Zealand, All Inclusive Travel, Cruising with Kids plus loads more...

Snacks and Suitcases will be back very soon with more family travel tips, travelling with kids advice and celebrity travel stories. In this quick update episode, Sally Stanton shares some of the best episodes to binge while the podcast is on pause, including chats with Hamish Blake, Ada Nicodemou, Emma Watkins (Emma Memma), Sophie Falkiner and Luke Jacobz. Planning a family holiday? Catch up on po...

Beauty editor, podcast host and founder of Beauticate , Sigourney Cantelo joins Sally for a candid chat about luxury travel, travelling with kids, burnout, beauty on the go and rebuilding life after a mental health crisis. From interviewing celebrities around the world and launching one of Australia’s first beauty and wellness websites, to navigating motherhood, anxiety and family holidays with tw...

Planning a Bali holiday with kids? This episode of Snacks and Suitcases is packed with tips to help make your family trip smooth, fun and stress free. Host Sally Stanton chats with Bianca from the Instagram page and blog Travel With My 3 Kids, a mum of three who knows exactly how to navigate Bali with a family in tow. From where to stay in Bali with kids to what it’s really like on the ground, thi...

This bite-sized bonus episode of Snacks and Suitcases sees Sally Stanton sharing her honest review of an eco luxe tiny house stay with Into the Wild Escapes. After her main episode, Sally dives deeper into what it’s really like travelling with kids to a tiny house. Joined by her daughter Piper, she shares what worked, what surprised them and why this screen free escape was such a hit. Set in Lagun...

If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping the city with the kids, slowing right down and reconnecting in nature but without giving up your creature comforts… this episode is for you. On this episode of Snacks and Suitcases, Sally Stanton is joined by Renee Kidd from Into The Wild Escapes to explore the rise of eco luxe tiny homes in Australia and why they are becoming one of the most popular trends in fa...

This bonus episode of Snacks and Suitcases dives into a powerful part of my chat with Emma Watkins that deserved its own moment. We explore how Emma weaves sign language into her Emma Memma shows, and how deaf and hard of hearing children experience music through movement, rhythm and visual storytelling. From her early exposure to Auslan, to performing globally with different sign languages, and w...

Today’s guest is someone your kids will absolutely know… and chances are, you do too. Dr Emma Watkins, also known as Emma Memma (and of course, the first female Yellow Wiggle) joins Sally Stanton for a fun, insightful and surprisingly moving chat about life on the road as a performer, her favourite childhood holidays, and what really connects with children all over the world. From performing in ov...

This week’s episode is a quick one… but there’s a lot coming. Host Sally Stanton is heading off grid and into the wild, all in the name of “research”. Which sounds dreamy… until you realise there’s no phone, no reception… and no WiFi 😳 But here’s the exciting part… Sally will be reporting back with a full episode sharing exactly where she went, what it was like and how her city loving fam survive...

We head to the stunning mountain town of Livigno in Italy, a true hidden gem in the European Alps and one of the host locations for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Sally is joined by Aussie ski industry powerhouse and mum of two, Caroline Brauer, who shares why this incredible destination completely won her over. And why she, along with her husband, former Olympic skier Jono Brauer, base their Arc Skier...

Bite Sized Bonus Episode Kurashiki with Kids: Japan Off the Beaten Track Join Sally and Jo Macgregor from the Tokyo Chapter for this bonus Bite Sized episode, as they explore the charming Japanese town of Kurashiki. Covering its history, attractions, and travel tips for families. Discover why Kurashiki is a perfect off-the-beaten-path destination for a cultural and scenic experience with kids.   C...

Planning a trip to Japan with kids? Discover how to explore Hiroshima and Miyajima in a meaningful, family-friendly way. From peace memorials to floating torii gates, here’s everything you need to know before you go. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Jo from The Tokyo Chapter to explore, two family friendly cities beyond the bright lights of Tokyo... Hiroshima and Miyajima.  We cover how to...

Snacks and Suitcases season 3 is here! We’re kicking things off with a road trip around New Zealand’s North Island. Sally is joined by Renata Wiles, a New Zealand mum and creator of Roam with Kids. An app designed to help you find the best kid (and parent) friendly playgrounds, cafes, restaurants and activities (many FREE) around New Zealand and quite possibly soon…. the world. Renata is an advent...

This is the final Ski Japan episode and final episode of Snacks and Suitcases for the season.  Find out how a Club Med all inclusive ski trip in Hokkaido can be the easiest and best way to experience a ski trip with the family! Skiing and snowboarding in Japan is truly something special and Hokkaido is one of the best places in the world for families. In this final episode of the year, Sally chats...

This is the 2nd episode in the Ski Japan Series and it’s all about the snowiest and fluffiest, ski destination in Japan… Niseko! In this episode of Snacks and Suitcases, host Sally Stanton sits down with long-time Niseko devotee Christie Hampton, who has spent more than 20 winters in Japan’s most famous ski town. If you’re dreaming of that light, dry, ridiculously fluffy Hokkaido powder (that you...

This is the first of three snowy episodes all about skiing in Japan. If you’re dreaming of an unforgettable family ski trip to Japan, this episode is your go to guide to exploring Honshu with kids. Niseko might get all the powder hype, but Honshu has its own incredible magic. Culture filled villages, family friendly resorts and that perfect amount of adventure and charm that families love.  And th...

My Big Adventure: The Travel Diaries Making Screen-Free Fun Easy with Kirstin Edwards Looking for a screen-free activity your kids will actually get excited about on the plane, in the car or at the airport? Want something educational, fun and destination specific to build anticipation before a big trip? In this episode of Snacks and Suitcases, Sally chats with Kirstin Edwards, the Melbourne mum an...

Flying with kids and mum life in India Explosive poos, baby spews, crying toddlers, and cramped plane seats… sound familiar? In this episode of Snacks and Suitcases, host Sally Stanton dives into the realities of flying with babies and young kids. Joined by her friend Rachel McCallum, an Australian expat living in India, the two share and compare their own stories of flying with little ones. From...

It's Hamish Blake In this episode of Snacks and Suitcases, host Sally Stanton sits down with one of Australia’s biggest stars, Hamish Blake. Known for his humour, warmth and adventurous spirit, Hamish opens up about his secret travel-agent skills, his love for cycling holidays with his kids and why he believes every family trip should leave room for a few happy mishaps. From impromptu terrifying c...

Surprise! This is a bite-sized BONUS episode of Snacks and Suitcases! Host Sally Stanton continues her chat with Jo McGregor from The Tokyo Chapter. This time diving into Nara, Japan’s charming town filled with friendly bowing deer, ancient temples, and family-friendly adventures. But it’s not all temples and rice crackers! Sally and Jo also unpack a topic every travelling parent can relate to…. t...

Jo Macgregor from The Tokyo Chapter joins host Sally Stanton again, but this time they are putting the spotlight on Osaka and Kyoto. In this episode of Snacks and Suitcases, Sally and Jo  explore the vibrant and fun city of Osaka and the cultural heart of Japan, Kyoto. They discuss the unique cultural experiences, family-friendly activities, and must-visit spots in both cities, including temples,...

Are you all in on "All Inclusive Travel"? If you're still unsure, this episode may just convince you to jump head first into one of the easiest, cruisiest ways to vacay! In this episode of Snacks and Suitcases, host Sally Stanton explores the world of all-inclusive travel with Michelle Davies, the General Manager of Club Med Pacific and New Emerging ESAP Markets (with a job title like this you kno...