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Couch Dad’s Jorge De Moya talks family travel chaos, comedy, and Cuban roots
Episode 78 – The Family Vacationer with Rob and Danny
This week, Rob and Danny sit down with Jorge De Moya, host of the Couch Dad’s Podcast, for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation on growing up in a large Cuban-American family—and how those early adventures on boats to the Keys and the Bahamas shaped his approach to travel with his own wife and three kids.
🎙️ In this episode:
- Jorge’s wild childhood trips involving 30 relatives on a single boat
- How travel memories became emotional anchors during hard financial times
- Taking his daughter to dance competitions and turning them into beach vacations
- Why he canceled a Utah trip mid-pandemic to avoid toddler mask meltdowns
- The chaos of flying with airsick toddlers—and why you should “embrace the pain”
- Packing styles: prepped vs. panicked (and why Jorge always forgets Tums)
💬 Plus:
- Disney pin trading tips
- The underrated magic of small trips
- Jorge’s involvement in the De Moya Foundation, helping young adults with developmental disabilities gain meaningful employment
- And why The Mighty Ducks got him into hockey… in Miami.
✈️ Need help planning your next family trip?
Rob is a Certified Travel Associate offering free vacation planning for families.
📧 Email: rjones@starstufftravel.com
🎧 Listen & Subscribe to The Family Vacationer wherever you get your podcasts.
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🎙️ Couch Dad’s Podcast – [Available wherever you listen]
🌐 Learn more about the De Moya Foundation: https://www.demoyafoundation.com
