Always Boarding

A family travel journal

Seven countries in.
Still boarding.

Real itineraries, honest packing lists, and the photos to prove it โ€” from a family that travels often, and writes down everything worth remembering.

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Where we've boarded

Seven countries, seven guides

Each one has its own photos, videos, itinerary, stays, cafes, costs and FAQs. Tap a country to open its guide.

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Straight from the reels

Real-time routes, packing hacks and the "how we actually did this" reels โ€” updated every trip.

Sonia Makhija
@soniamakhija
Family travel, one boarding pass at a time
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Battle-tested

The family packing list

What actually makes it into the bag, trip after trip โ€” nothing theoretical.

Documents
  • Passport & visa
  • Birth certificate
  • Medical records & vaccination card
  • Flight & hotel bookings
  • ID cards & photocopies
Food & Feeding
  • Roasted suji, biscuits, fruits
  • Bhelpuri premix, oats, muesli
  • Dry fruits, ladoo, makhanas
  • Milk bottle & bottle brush
  • Mini blender + chopper (if needed)
Clothes & Personal
  • Dresses, baniyan, underwear
  • Socks, footwear, sandals, shoes
  • Swimming costume & cap
  • Jacket / woolens for AC or cold spots
  • Towel, hanky, comb, hair clips
Medicines & Health
  • Crocin / paracetamol, vitamins
  • Tummy medicine (Domstal, etc.)
  • Band-aid, antiseptic, moisturizer
  • Insect repellent spray
  • Sunscreen, lip balm
Extras & Comfort
  • Diapers, wet wipes, diaper cream
  • Favourite blanket & soft toy
  • Potty seat
  • Extra bag for shopping / dirty clothes
  • Disposable & plastic pouches
Tech & Others
  • Charger, power bank
  • Tripod, camera, GoPro
  • Universal adapter
  • Downloaded songs & dances

Pro tip: pack a "Quick Access Pouch" with a change of clothes, medicines & snacks โ€” keep it at the front of your bag for easy reach at airports.