The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 003 Travel Tips for Families with Small Children

9 Oct 2020 · 38 min
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In this episode of the Whiny Palooza podcast, host Rebecca Greene interviews Carita Lewis, a mother who left her full‑time job to become a full‑time travel family and run two blogs: a family‑travel blog and a sustainable menstrual‑product nonprofit blog. Carita shares why she started traveling—lack of diversity in the travel industry, desire for location‑independent income, and a personal breaking point after returning to office work post‑birth. She discusses the biggest lessons learned, such as embracing discomfort, minimalistic packing, and the importance of flexibility. The conversation covers parenting during the pandemic, strategies for keeping their toddler socialized, and how they build community abroad through Facebook groups and local meet‑ups. Carita also explains their budgeting hacks: traveling weekday, using Scott’s Cheap Flights, cooking meals, leveraging free museum entries, and keeping luggage to five suitcases (one dedicated to menstrual‑product samples). She describes their nonprofit effort to provide eco‑friendly menstrual products to underserved girls, partnering with major retailers. Throughout, she offers practical advice for families traveling with infants—mindset shifts, “make the ask” philosophy, focusing on experiences over gifts, and leaving open‑ended time in itineraries. The episode ends with resources for listeners to follow Carita’s journey (Instagram, blog, Facebook, YouTube) and a call to action for aspiring travelers.

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