INTERNATIONAL FAMILY TRAVEL with 3 KIDS: EFFICIENT PACKING TIPS For FLYING OVERSEAS | INDONESIA 🇮🇩

In this video, we take you behind the scenes of international traveling as a family. International family travel involves traveling to different countries or destinations with your family, creating cherished memories and broadening horizons. For our 5-week trip, efficient packing is crucial. We opt for versatile clothing, consider weather variations, and pack essentials like toiletries, medications, and travel documents. We prefer carry-on backpacks, ensuring convenience and avoiding checked baggage delays. Backpacks also allow us to go hands-free so we can help the kids.
World travel with kids requires extra planning, but shouldn’t deter you from planning adventures. We let the kids pack their own bags, so they can bring their favorite toys, games, and comfort items to ease transitions. Our only rule is that they have to be able to carry them. We always pack snacks and water bottles to manage hunger along the way. We prioritize lightweight gear, to travel light with kids and make the journey enjoyable for everyone. It definitely gets easier once they can carry their own bags (Forest isn’t there, yet). Watch the entire video to find out where we are going over the next 5 weeks!
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We are the Bags Packed Family: Jonathan and Kelly with our three children. We sold our home in Alaska, USA, eight years ago, and headed overseas. We are teachers and found fantastic teaching positions in Chennai, India. Two years later, we moved to the United Arab Emirates. Three years after that, during the beginning of the pandemic, we made the move to our current teaching jobs in Indonesia. We love traveling and finding adventures as a family. We hope that our travels will inspire and provide our children with the confidence to meet new people, try new foods, and enjoy learning a new language. We hope our vlogs will inspire you to get out and travel, too!
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0:00 Kops Restaurant
6:51 Travel Plans
9:46 Indonesian Food Dinner
14:36 Travel Snacks
17:43 Suitcase vs Backpack
22:30 How Granite Packs
25:58 How Cedar Packs
28:37 How Forest Packs
30:10 How Jonathan Packs
32:09 How Kelly Packs
36:50 Murtabak
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[@srividhyakrishnamurthy]

You have trained your children so well, they know what they require for a long trip. Forest is becoming a big boy. He is explaining how to make hot dog. So sweet.

[@angelasofia7726]

Forrest recepie for a hot dog, epic kid! Your kids know how to pack for a trip... awesome!

[@crazyspice3951]

Cool teachers & parents (Mr & Mrs Ruschs, sorry if I spelled that wrongly, I didn't mean to destroy your surname) & three wonderful, well behaved kids (Granite, Cedar & Forest). I love this channel. Kelly (Mama Rusch) is the best mum. She's vegetarian, but she's okay with the family although they don't share the same diet. Big ❤❤❤❤❤ from Malaysia, guys!!!

[@drakenmike6374]

Wow, very nice your videos, God bless 🙏😇 from Tapanuli Utara, sumatera 🇮🇩

[@mariazaldarriaga8177]

Love this family always looking forward for new blog

[@sophianaqvi3697]

FORREST THAT WAS A VERY SIMPLE RECIPE FOR HOTDOGS . THANK U ❤😂😂😂

[@krmdhn]

They're so big! Children grow really fast. I can see Forest is gonna be too big to be carried now 😂 aw

[@roshanthapa1124]

Can't wait to see your next video. Safe travels guys.

[@RomzyGirl]

So cute cutypie Forest😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️ just give you a kiss and hug cutypie Forest 😘😘😘🤗🤗🤗 good job kids👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🥰🥰🥰

[@furrylife_23]

Have a great family vacation & God bless you all.

[@cheryll8008]

Absolutely beautiful place you live in, I do hope you all enjoy your holiday! ❤ from Sarawak, East Malaysia

[@Pemamustangi76]

Happy Vacation! Have fun and waiting for more exciting videos from you guys!

[@taxonomy5707]

I'm so impressed on how you guys really packed all those stuff in the backpack, nice packing videos! I enjoyed watching it. Looking forward to seeing the next vlog, stay safe and enjoy the long trip!

[@pedon76]

I hope you have a great vacation full of joy and sunshine.

[@afi2288]

I like the place where you live. The mountain, the river, the cluod & etc. It have a nice view. Beautiful place. Beautiful life. 👍

[@mariazaldarriaga8177]

Kids is getting taller and granit is handsome and good big brother 😘enjoy the vacation and looking forward to the next blog, I hope I can see you guys if your going to New York I’m a big fan of your family especially the kids😘😘😘

[@azrahim9817]

Happy Family! ❤ Happy Vacation! 🎉 Love from Melaka! ❤ Hope to see this happy family!❤

[@megalodon_attack]

Looking forward for your videos across Java!

[@didi240483]

U should try using vacuum storage bags,they save up to 80% of space.There’s manual hand pump & electric/battery ones

[@addicted2me]

Hey!! Ure guys getting better! Thats how i learn other language too!!! I slowly talk n listen like that. ❤❤🎉

[@borneocoolpad7833]

They had those kecap manis and ABC ketchup in the states. ABC brand originaly from indonesia but bought by Heinz So its easy to find that in the states

[@sunshinegirl8216]

Thank you for sharing your packing method. I always over pack and really have trouble deciding what to bring when traveling and organizing too . This video really helped me. Also hats off for being able to package so efficiently for 5 people! Amazing! 👍 😊

[@KPhlowTV]

Have a safe trip guys.. Stay Blessed & MuchLuv 😊

[@ranggaaditya8981]

Great video Bagspacked family!! I stayed in Tembagapura for about a week for work around 20 years ago. I love it.. I hope you guys include some footage of the ride to Timika, I remember some really beautiful sights along the way. Have a fun and safe trip. Btw.. just found that Amazon sells Kecap Manis Bango just in case you guys run out while in the US 😊

[@Dororo10]

Can't wait to watch you video in America

[@GraddonID]

What a lovely family. Just found your channel from my youtube recommendation and absolutely love your content. Can't wait for the upcoming east-west Java trip !!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks so much! 😊 We’ll be posting Java starting next week!

[@dionspro]

Sungguh indah, sungai, kabut tiap hari, gunung, ..Forest sdh tambah besar dan pintar...Gbu ..

[@JohnJohn-kw3zx]

happy n safe travel to ur family , from Singapore follower

[@ALASKAGROWN27]

one word success always

[@ladra2602]

Saya amat senang sekali malihat kalian pintar berbahasa indonesia .... Saya cinta kalian beserta keluarga kecil kalian.... Salam dari indonesia

[@oliviageraldinelazaroo2724]

Hi. I'm from Malaysia. An English language teacher. I love watching all your vlogs and learned a lot. I even shared your videos with my students. One suggestion, do fly to Sabah in Malaysia. Lots of beautiful islands u should explore like the Pulau Tiga (survivor island), Manukan Island, go to Kundasang, Pulampong, etc...

[@renaldikalea]

Oh no, but in Indonesia which is more beautiful than Malaysia

[@ikawatibashiron5868]

​@@renaldikalea jangan bikin malu napa?

[@renaldikalea]

@ikawatibashiron5868 That's true, Indonesia is prettier

[@Dodolgarutmantaf]

😂😂 lol

[@kelvingunawan1099]

​@@renaldikaleaMalaysia is certainly more beautiful than Indonesia.

[@Keith_Aerotrunk]

I really love watching your adventures especially with the kids tagging along. Nasi Goreng is one of my fave food in SG.

[@dev07845]

love your food videos thanks

[@donaldmcdonald156]

Nicest 🏠🏡 home sweet home 🏡🏠!!!

[@sophianaqvi3697]

As usual very informative video, stay safe u guys on your travels hope u guys have fun too. Love how organised and prepared u guys r. 😊

[@tjeffrey830]

Miss your beautiful family & videos!

[@keraslunak7044]

nice job daddy jon & mommy kelly! you can speak bahasa indonesia very well! in surabaya martabak is another fried dish (google it), instead the cake called terang bulan. forest is so smart! nice tips! keep update!

[@irenekoo]

WOOHOOO ! EARLY SQUAD!

[@assassinwithgoodname]

If you guys in Java look for sambal called jawara, they have a portable package and i always asked my family to bring some whenever they come and visit me in states

[@yassetmorz68]

Hello guys..enjoy..

[@JustaWatcheronYTube]

Wow you guys are coming to Surabaya, make sure you guys visit the biggest mall in Indonesia calls Pakuwon Mall that is located in the west side of Surabaya. I am your subscriber from there too😊

[@divinehelps24]

❤This video is exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you for the inspiration!❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

You are so welcome!

[@akmalmaulana7730]

Don't forget to visit Central Java too, especially Semarang city (old town area) and Dieng plateau 😊

[@pedon76]

Forest 😍 ❤ ☺️

[@sijanshrestha3469]

wow. I liked your T-shirt from Nepal

[@xxxLucaBlightxxx]

Adorable family

[@tomjones8293]

your Indonesian is awesome. The easiest language on earth to master for English native speakers

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Have a good vacation

[@december1720]

thats my casual breakfast since i was kid, my mom just cook a fried egg with warm rice mix with kecap manis and sambil served with kerupuk! never ever complaining😂

[@Shimmi-s-pursuit]

Can't wait to see Nana❤

[@robertclubs9908]

Awesome family have fun my friends. 😊

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 🤗

[@mandyrose6169]

😍😍😍

[@camps5938]

It’s humid in 🇮🇩 that’s why not many conditioners in the store, people’s hair rarely gets dry, but I think you’re right you’ll need it to use conditioner in cold weather like in Tembagapura. I always apply hand lotion during cold weather. I ❤️ your channel!

[@NelsYouTube]

have a fun and safe trip looking forward to the Alaska vlogs because i grew up there when I was younger Dont forget to bring back some Kecap Manis back to the States! Don’t you think Forest is now the right age to train and start him to wear and carry a small Backpack? Have a wonderful trip

[@withyou5961]

❤❤❤

[@ladra2602]

Jangan Lupa berkunjung ke bogor jawa barat .... Karena sangat indah dan cuacanya sangat dingin ...

[@KenshoQuest]

Glad I found your channel. It's nice to see a family we can relate to! We heard about you guys through another family we met up with in Malaysia. We're traveling full-time with our 3 kids and will also make a visit back to the US soon. I've been figuring out what to pack (more than what you're bringing) for our upcoming 3 month trip. It's hard to balance being prepared and packing light. I look forward to following your adventures. 🌺Heidi

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Hi Heidi. Thank you so much for reaching out. It sounds like you are having a great trip! I can't wait to see your travels!

[@bernadettavera9143]

The coolest family ever. Btw, your daughter should start her own channel in the future. Safe trip😇, and don't forget to visit Jogja.

[@dennywidya]

And the boys too. Granite?

[@ralfinpaul1530]

💖💖💖

[@Mahfudsidiq22]

Makanan paporit nasi goreng da martabak luar biasa ni kawanku. Selamat menikmati kuliner yg ada di Indonesia 9:15

[@syh9426]

FYI. I am going to Europe for 2 months and I bring Sambal ABC and Kecap ABC.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

That is awesome! It's quickly becoming a travel necessity!

[@Christinkawer23]

I'm from Papua and I'm studying in the US and I just found your video on youtube and now I really enjoy and love watching your family’s trip, very inspiring! 😍🫶🏽

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Oh, wow! Thank you so much!

[@streetscienceofficial8675]

Heeey Papua do you wanna freedom, do you support West Papua referendum gurl? Show us your opinions

[@deqhiej.rasyid3321]

Hi kids, Your mother is now an Indonesian...😊

[@tekadsaja]

Greetings from Surabaya 😊

[@Hajirahimibrahim]

Luv from malaysia

[@Fanskuy_]

❤🇮🇩💪

[@cyeung5173]

Nice.Thankyou

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Welcome 😊

[@Lachuman7777]

Amazing t- shirt - 🇳🇵, Have a wonderful holiday trips. Bagpacksfamily❤️lots of love from Louisville, KY

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much!

[@Lachuman7777]

@@BagsPackedFamily ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bukayrchannel]

Sending love to your family❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

A warm and hearty welcome to the Bags Packed Family on KZbin! We're absolutely thrilled to have you join our incredible community and be a part of our travel-loving audience. Thank you so much for showing your support with a super thanks. It means a lot to us, and we're genuinely grateful for your generosity and encouragement. Your engagement and positive energy inspire us to continue creating amazing travel content that we hope will bring joy and inspiration to your life. As a new member of our community, we can't wait to embark on exciting adventures together. We promise to work hard to deliver the best travel experiences, tips, and destination insights to make your journey with us truly unforgettable. Whether you're seeking wanderlust-inducing videos, travel hacks, or simply a dose of inspiration, we're here for you. We're excited to share our passion for exploration and discovery with you and create lasting memories along the way. Once again, thank you for being a part of the Bags Packed Family. We're thrilled to have you on board, and we look forward to connecting with you and sharing many wonderful experiences together. Happy travels!

[@lopsangtamang9397]

i like ur nepal t-shirt🇳🇵🥰🥰🥰❤️

[@YardIshakHusyne]

👌👍☺️

[@YardIshakHusyne]

Ur both are teacher too right?

[@thelapanbelas]

wow tembaga pura Papua Indonesia keren

[@RianDarmasto]

🙂😀😁👍

[@RogerVenderer-wu1lw]

I never thought that Papua has such a beautiful city, its like you are in Europe.😮

[@syh9426]

Papua is literally still pure

[@yunytotoro7184]

U daughter are pretty with glasses

[@aribibirkriput6547]

Menurut saya nasi goreng tidak usah pakai saus, itukan ketika di masak sudah pakai sambal

[@chefritz5554]

It's best to use a clothes vacuum for traveling to make it lighter and thinner.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

That's a good idea!

[@fzuma]

Great packing video. Thanks for useful tips. Will definitely apply the same for my next trip!

[@jarvisss9774]

I never thought that Papua have town like this, it just feel like in Japan. And i just notice there is no motorcycle in Tembagapura?

[@akeelsha3513]

Come to sir lanka

[@amaliafitri7883]

Sperti diluar negeri view nya

[@SB-vq3ig]

Wow you have a 🇳🇵 t-shirt?

[@BagsPackedFamily]

We love Nepal! We hope to go back later this year!

[@fitrihaifasari0042]

First

[@Ida_crocker]

✨Thanks for sharing this video on how your family does efficient packing.✨ Hi again, bags pack family!! Ini Kuching, Sarawak we called you guys fav desert (murtabak) " Apam Balik". The "spicy chicken" that Jonathan had with the green veg in it is actually the leaves of the tumeric root which we called "daun kunyit". And the seeds you guys saw in the sambal is called "asam jawa". It is used to add the sourness to a dish. Since Kelly is a vegetarian I recommend her to try another kind of sambal called " sambal petai". I think they have that in Indonesia.I can't help noticed that you guys like "kicap manis". There is another version of kicap manis but spicy and is called "kicap pedas". Overall I enjoyed watching your vlogs and I cant wait to see you soon. Hugs from Kuching, Sarawak.❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much for all the added information!

[@Ida_crocker]

Welcome ✨

[@julianinurgahayati911]

​@@BagsPackedFamily Unfortunately you are not allowed any bottles of liquids/sauces etc into cabin baggages so not sure your Bango will get to the US.

[@cherriemay528]

I remember my first trip to Thailand i had to bring my epileptic medication along it really tore me on the inside 😅

[@sahruloktavian-ok1fs]

Forest its my favorite 🙌🏻🫶🏻

[@samajier2566]

Hello frend

[@donaldmcdonald156]

Town as like American places CA areas

[@rullylaloan4213]

I think you should stay in Tembagapura longer because I like to see a different atmosphere when you are all in there, when will you come back to Tembagapura

[@funnydiecast664]

Hi there ang moh family! Can I confirm if that is Kelly in the AirAsia commercial where she shouts “I fly for freedom!”? Congrats if it is you/her!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Unfortunately, that's not Kelly. I'd like to see the commercial. :-)

[@funnydiecast664]

@@BagsPackedFamily Aw shucks. I saw the commercial again via KZbin, just search for Airasia advertisement (the latest and newest one) However, based on my second perusal, it is indeed not Kelly. :D

[@BagsPackedFamily]

@@funnydiecast664 that would’ve been awesome!

[@funnydiecast664]

I do hope you guys managed to bring the kecap manis! From the video it seems larger than 100ml and you guys mentioned that you weren’t checking in your belongings.

[@christianromaito1559]

Kops restaurant is it under Pangansari or Kokarfi managment?

[@richardrenaldo7337]

13:50 Neutralize your spiciness with kerupuk, trust me it works 😊

[@cameronnhaydensreviews1003]

Beem watching sense like 40k subscribers which I actually think I found you by cus I watch a lot of travel vloggers Harold baldr ,bald and bankrupt,Luke Dumant,dale Philips,Simon Wilson,Harry jagrad,and Ali and the video's just keep getting better and better a few things new to use that we haven't really seen cedar with glasses ,kelly with the teacher badge and Forrest 😫😲stop growing up on us so fast little buddy you can hear and understand clearly more what forrest is saying now also u don't have to get it just a suggestion if u wanna take a look at them but Amazon sells u know the portable charger packed they have hand warmer ones and even necklace fans then for your wife when shes carrying Forrest clothing um there's military style backpacks for like 60usd which is very cheap because a real one cost like 300usd but they come in plain black , coyote brown , Forrest green but the reason I brought it up because military back packs have molly bags or pouches that attaches to the backpack or u know how you have duffle bags military have these duffle bags that u can actually wear as a backpack that holds so much stuff also something I've noticed I didn't see a little carry on first aid/emergency money in cash that you can exchange to local currency just a thought and I'm very excited to see the next small or big KZbinr that you guys Collab with what the next challenge is hope you all are having a wonderful day and doing great Like and Subscribe and Hit That Bell Icon for Future Videos and You're watching Bags Packed Family an Until next Time have a Wonderful Day !!❤🎉🙏😆

[@bluestarfishsea]

Perfect, loved this…great to find this vlog. We are a fam of 5 doing 3m trip in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand. We’ve switched to bkpks too. My oldest will carry a 40L then we have two younger kiddos who we’ll have to carry gear for so trying to decide if my husband + I each carry 2 x 4OL (which would wrk great for carry ons but be really hot with a bag front + back 😅) or just do a 70L bag each… I know air asia’s limits are 7kg pp so I’m going to weigh everything + decide…

[@abdusukur2002]

Martabak di Papua mahal banget

[@trimulya961]

Coba dserah di indomesia kaya gini😭 pasti kita udah bisa bersaing sama jepang

[@tekadsaja]

How come your family likes sambal & kecap manis 😂

[@BagsPackedFamily]

We are becoming Indonesian! :-)

[@kensim8378]

in indonesia thenostpopular andbest foodisthenasi padang dontmissthisitm

[@Mfaksin_0098_bin]

😮😮Anda bekerja kah di PT FREEPORT INDONESIA 😮😮😮

[@SannuSahani]

where is your permanent home??????? please temme i wanna know and where is ur children studing???//