Trips & Giggles

What do you do with your car when you travel for six months? Worry a little? Damon left his beloved VW with the in-laws… they checked on it and found a swamp: waterlogged, mold everywhere, mystery leaks, and long-distance repairs (read:$$$). Don’t despair, we also tangent into Ballycastle’s not-llamas Lammas Fair, a dead-pony tangent, and surprisingly romantic, half-pint-fueled date nights in Port...

This was supposed to be a recap of Northern Ireland. Instead, it turned into a grab bag of nonsense: Bob Vila shade, quotes from the movie Hook, radon mitigation, a full breakdown of teenage “drive around in circles” culture, and a hotel our 8-year-old wants to buy. Along the way, Meghan browses Northern Irish real estate listings like she’s running Zillow International and Damon defends Paul Walk...

Northern Ireland is stunning — dramatic coastlines, nostalgic reunions, and a healthy pour of Bushmills around every corner. But travel with kids means the scenery is always paired with chaos: bedtime chants that don’t work, car seat alarms that won’t stop, and the infamous day Meghan’s phone went swimming in the tub. Come with us to the Causeway Coast. 

London with kids turned out to be equal parts jet lag and charm. From a middle of the night bath to an awesome graffiti art class in South London, Meghan and Damon share the quirky moments that made the city unforgettable. Highlights include Malaysian feasts in Chinatown, pigeons and pebble playtime, a Peppa Pig tea bus with champagne (yum!), and found that London delivered the food, fun, and fami...

Meghan and Damon close out their month in San Miguel de Allende with all the subtlety of a firework going off at dawn. From one toddler sneaker that survived a direct hit from a city bus and a parent contemplating using a diaper in gridlock (for herself), the journey to the airport is a comedy of travel mishaps. Yet amidst the chaos, there’s gratitude: for kind locals, for the absurdity that makes...

Their last night in San Miguel de Allende comes with reflection and a side of airborne ash. Meghan and Damon talk festivals, traveling with sick kids, questionable fireworks safety standards, and their toddler’s new favorite toy - a beetle carcass. But there are wins too: mind-blowing coffee, mezcal worth smuggling across borders, and art classes that rival pro galleries. It’s a farewell love lett...

In this episode of Trips and Giggles , the fam dives deep into life in San Miguel de Allende during rainy season and it’s a soggy, slippery, slightly unhinged ride. From maggot PTSD and sketchy Uber detours to wrangling soggy laundry, an amazing Pride parade, and a hot springs resort that forgot towels exist, Meghan and Damon bring the chaos. They discuss cultural shock moments (like people sortin...

In their most chaotic episode yet, Meghan and her husband recount the absolute rollercoaster of their first couple weeks in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. This charming stop in their six-month family adventure quickly turns into a comedy of errors (and horrors), including a mismanaged airport transfer, mysterious plumbing issues, and the crown jewel: a full-blown maggot infestation in their Airbnb...

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...

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 mes...

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 ta...