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Dad Life and Travel Stories 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 boatHow travel memories became emotional anchors during hard financial timesTaking his daughter to dance competitions and turning them into beach vacationsWhy he canceled a Utah trip mid-pandemic to avoid toddler mask meltdownsThe 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 tipsThe underrated magic of small tripsJorge’s involvement in the De Moya Foundation, helping young adults with developmental disabilities gain meaningful employmentAnd 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: [email protected] 🎧 Listen & Subscribe to The Family Vacationer wherever you get your podcasts. 📱 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @thefamilyvacationer 📍Visit our guest: 🎙️ Couch Dad’s Podcast – [Available wherever you listen] 🌐 Learn more about the De Moya Foundation: https://www.demoyafoundation.com