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In Episode 2, Meghan and Damon dive into their first major stop: Portugal. They talk about unexpectedly falling in love with the country’s kid-friendly culture — from high-end restaurants that hand out washable markers, to resorts that actually want your kids around. They dish on the holy grail of family hotels (shout out to Martinhal), tell stories of scavenger hunts, child-minders, and one very unfortunate Corgi fart, and explore what makes travel with little kids actually doable. Oh, and Damon has thoughts about cruises. Strong ones.

• (00:00:00) - This Family Left Their Home to Live Non-Stop
• (00:01:03) - Portugal
• (00:04:47) - Kid Friendly
• (00:09:05) - Tangent: Our Anxious Dog Farting in a Restaurant
• (00:13:05) - Martinhal Lisbon Chiado Kids Club
• (00:20:28) - A kid-friendly resort in Sagres, Portugal
• (00:25:16) - Tanget: Finger Family
• (00:36:54) - Martinhal Oriente Lisbon
• (00:41:02) - Ships And Giggles - Damon doesn't do cruise ships
• (00:43:37) - A Journal For Both Of Us

In this debut episode, Meghan and Damon share how a wild idea turned into a full-blown life reset; selling their house, quitting the routine, and traveling the world with their two kids in tow. Recorded in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (yes, with background yelling), they unpack what led them to this adventure, what worldschooling even is, and how Damon got gently coerced into signing on. It’s messy, honest, and hilarious just like the journey.

• (00:00:54) - El Pan!!
• (00:03:48) - The Decision to Live Abroad
• (00:06:29) - The Concept of World Schooling
• (00:09:42) - Convincing Damon: A Slow Drip Strategy
• (00:16:41) - What Were People's Reaction?
• (00:23:39) - Meghan and the Decision to World School
• (00:27:26) - "I Was Pushed Into A Meat Grinder"
• (00:30:50) - Final Thoughts and Reflections

Meet Meghan and Damon — two parents who sold their house, packed their kids, and set off on a six-month experiment in remote work, worldschooling, and staying curious (even when things get weird).

Trips & Giggles is a funny, honest, sometimes chaotic podcast about what it’s really like to live abroad as a family. From tantrums in Portugal to breakthroughs in Mexico, this trailer gives you a taste of what’s to come: awkward moments, small wins, big questions, and just enough laughter to keep going.

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• (00:00:01) - This Family Left Their Home to Live Where They Want