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I would love to see you going back to Mexico - to Xcaret on the Mayan Riviera…. I have wanted to go there since it opened. Spend time snorkeling and have day tours to Chichen Itza, Coba, Tulum and cenotes everything is included with your hotel stay. Have fun with wherever you go and I loved the haircuts… it is amazing what one haircut will do to a baby…
I'm a huge cheerleader for the West Coast, especially northern California. The Redwoods where parts of Star Wars was filmed? Magical. Lake Tahoe? Beautiful. As an aside, it's cool you have a class about traveling with babies/toddlers! My biggest tip was always - bring ALL the snacks. We have teenagers now and backpacked in Europe with them as well as traveled through the US. I've got lots of thoughts on the whole thing and traveling with them has been so much fun and I'm so grateful we've had the opportunity to take them to so many cool places.
I absolutely love watching Hunter and Koa explore the world ! prior to this video i was saying to my partner how amazing it is watching Hunter grow into this little adventurous person, i think exposing them to all the new places and people only make them grow more! i would love to be able to do this with my family when i do have children. Love you guys!!
Personally I love that you guys give so much time away from the camera for your kids. I know there is so much complexity with in the morality of the “family vlog” space, but part of what makes me feel so good continuing to watch this channel is you do give your kids that space and keep yourselves as the main story tellers (if that makes any sense). I really don’t mind watching things that’s maybe were filmed months ago especially when context is given (just to limit confusion on what to expect weather wise in countries around the dates of the videos). Y’all are so impressive with all you put into this channel and I am so admiring of the work it takes to balance it all.
The great thing about little kids is that they have so much fun playing with others and can make friends easily. Our kids met a Belgian family who was camping next to us in the US and all the kids juay started playing soccer. They're teenagers now and still have fun while traveling hanging out with new kids. I think it's cool your kiddos will be at a traditional school for a portion of the year because it is neat to have the school experience and meet other kids (and homeschoolers who stay at home have their regular groups, too). It's so important to make sure you're happy: family and health come first always. We're here for content whenever you feel like posting because you're sharing YOUR life with US.
Agree with other commenters about your lovely relationship with breaks, family time, work, etc. you guys are wonderful parents and very intentional in raising your kids! Would LOVE to see you visit Georgia (the country) again... I just traveled for a year and found it to be my absolute favorite spot. Also more in Vietnam! Excited to see what's next.
You just continue to be my favourites. I actually traveled to WA and worked as a volunteer at a school :) Such good memories. So I’m glad to hear you plan on giving your kids that environment to experience every year. Your kids seem to do so very well in all aspects and it’s all thanks to your wonderful heart driven parenting. You can be incredibly proud!
@@flyingthenestDid you tell Stephen that clam chowder was invented in the United States, and if he wants the best clam chowder in the world to go to New England.
Fantastic video!! I’ve homeschooled for 15 years now and I still get the socialization question. I feel it’s similar to travel, my kids can (and do!!) talk to and build relationships with people of any age and background. Education is every day and we love it! Your balanced approach is beautiful and it’s clear you’ve both thought it through and want the very best for your family! Bravo! ❤❤
I just have to say, in watching all different vlogs of families traveling with infants & toddlers whether it's on a plane or in a van...none of the PARENTS r uptight or anxious people. I'm a pretty layed back person & don't sweat the small stuff, but I don't believe it's a one size fits all. And, what I've noticed is the parents actually like/love one another & make it look super easy. I live in a 1 rm, tiny bathroom, galley kitchen (in-law apt) & for several yrs had 2 big yellow labs & it didn't bother me. U guys make it look so appealing for me cuz I could totally do it, but I still have to find my special person. God bless u 2 & I look forward to many more adventures with u...
Hey guys, I do not really comment on RUclips usually but I have been following you for a few years now and just wanted to send warm hugs! :) I absolutely adore you guys, you are just so positive and open. Funny story:) I do remember when you posted vlog with pregnancy test (Hunter:)) when I was pregnant myself. And my son was supposed to be born early June, I remember Hunter was supposed to be born in May, they swapped:) My son just could not wait any longer and decided to hop out on 17th of May (yes, it took me 4 years to leave that comment). But since then I do feel even more connected to you than just by shared love for travel. 5 years ago I would watch your vlogs multiple times a week, now it is not that frequently really but I still am a great fun and hope you'll never stop - just evolve like you've been doing so far. You guys are handling all the major transitions in life amazingly:) I know it's tough, so even more chapeau bas!
Great that you got us all caught up! I just want to tell you that even though I’m a nana and my kids are grown doesn’t make me enjoy your videos any less. I have always loved traveling (even now at 69) and that’s why I love ❤watching Flying the Nest. I first started watching you before my trip to Ireland in 2019 by searching for travel there on RUclips. You’re vlog came up among others but never stopped following you since. Great job showing how to travel with kids and giving tips! 😊
I also love that you’re exposing your kids to diverse places! The part where you were saying Hunter goes up to other kids in Japan and plays with them - love that she easily adapts and is learning about different cultures and people at the same time ❤
My family and I were just in Oslo right before the Summer Solstice and did the exact same saunas - it was the highlight of our trip. Hope you all loved Oslo and Norway in general! ❤
Best traveling with kids hack for me was to use a car seat bag. We would stuff it full of his life jacket and other bulky things that then fly free because car seats fly free. The bag also keeps it from getting all dirty in transit. The other thing is always gate check the stroller. You can then use the stroller for stuff or for containing a kid until its time to board. Also melatonin for over night flights. I give it to my kids but I take it too and its amazing.
I love your hairdo, Jess! It looks so good on you. I also did one of these DNA and traits tests. Such fun! This Aussie is all European. I love your ‘regular’ family days. They are also really lovely to watch. Koa walking and haircut soooo cute! He’s gorgeous. Hunter enjoying life at home is so lovely. Her surprise rainbow cupcake was so sweet. If you feel like it, film so rest days like you did sometime ago. My son was a traveller with me from three months and we have lived in many countries and his socialising skills are fantastic. He speaks four languages, three fluently and loved his childhood. You are giving your children such a full and amazing life. Hunter and Koa are as amazing as their mum and dad. You have both developed your own personalities so much over ten years. I remember seeing your early videos years ago and you were such sweet kids, now incredible professionals and parents. Love your vlogs! Keep living your fantastic life! ❤
You guys are brilliant and so kind. I love that you have taken time to justify travelling with your children. Which is really no one else's business! If anyone has watched more than two videos they would see how well balanced your kids are. You are both wonderful parents, those two grommets are very lucky to have such attentive parents. Best school in the world is travelling and experiencing different people and cultures. Your uploads are usually the best thing about Mondays. Safe travels XO P.S. I can't get over how well organised you are. Who is in charge of that part?!
Happy Birthday Jess!! It looks like you had such a fun day!! Happy birthday Hunter!! It look like you have such a fun Carnival day!! I saw all the pics and it looked like such a great idea. Go Koa go!! I can't believe he is walking already! I just ordered the MyHeritage DNA test and I am kind of scared since I am 99% sure what my DNA is. But I took advantage of your offer and thought I would take a chance. I will keep you both posted lol. Thanks for the 411 on everything else!! There are a couple of places in UT that I admit as a Utahan I have not been but would love to check out. I have also passed along the travel video course idea with more than one kid to my sister who is learning to parent two kids. These are the best video ideas!! Very helpful!!
I sent this comment a couple weeks back, but I MUST tell you again. You are the most awesome, loving, patient parents I have ever known. Your children will grow up so beautifully and be amazing people all because of you both. Thank you for sharing your family with the rest of us. Much love, safe travels, embrace every moment of your lives. Coming to you from the US.
I love a small business, particularly a travel based one, so well done for diversifying and growing your brand with the maps. Ever thought about a clothing line - this is aimed more for Jess as Steven, you look great, but being a sheila, I love what Jess wears - the-relaxed-yet-put-together chic x
If you are looking for places to go in Europe, I highly recommend the Netherlands. There are so many nice cities, near the sea, near lakes etc. And so many cute cafes and places to explore. Like Utrecht, Groningen, Maastricht, The Hague, Rotterdam, Enkhuizen, AMS... Really beautiful in autumn 🍁
So excited to see vlogs this year in South America and Africa!! You guys are one of a select few travel channels I subscribe to. Many of the others have turned into solely vanlife channels since the pandemic. Thank you for not doing that and for continuing to travel around the world!!
Yay for homeschooling! My kids (now 23, 20, and 17) homeschooled all the way through. We didn't travel nearly as much as you do though. Your kids are getting the best education by traveling the world.
Always a cheery sweet adventure time with the Valentines. We love Craig and Aimee too. It’s a kick to see the familiars meeting up out in the big wide world. Glad it’s feeling right. Looks great from here.
Absolutely loved the video. It would be so awesome to see a few more videos on the real, raw behind the scenes videos around what it is truely like running a business/full time social media. Hope you are all enjoying your travels!
Thanks for the catch up. How about going to the East Coast of Canada? Lots of lighthouses, wlildlife, Anne of Green Gables, red beaches and rocks. Wild tides and lots of boats, iceburgs, and whales.
YOU HAVE TO go to Yellowstone! It’s my favorite place I have ever been (well maybe Hawaii is nicer) but Yellowstone is so amazing! Geysers, Animals, Beauty, it’s amazing! There’s so much to do! I think it would also make for a great video with the geysers and hot springs and the easy to view animals. Thanks! (Oh, if you do go to Yellowstone, make sure you go to Grand Tetons national park, and maybe the other spots in Wyoming/Montana)
What an adventure the 4 of you had!! From cruising on the high seas to Islad hopping, Disney fun in Hawaii, and of course the OG Disneyland. That is still my favorite since I was just about literally running into Steven outside of World of Disney(the accent gave it away, not to mention the camera and hair...lol)and meeting the family! Then, a nice road trip Ina new (rented)camper van. It is no wonder you went home and relaxed. I probably would've done the same too.
Can't wait to see you travel over the next few months. It's good to see you all having time out with friends and family as it's good for the kids and yourselves.
I can’t believe you’ve already left Perth! I watched your video getting back and was thinking I’d be bumping into you at Woolies again soon 😂. Maybe next time… Enjoy Europe!
I always find the socialization questions about home/travel schooling amusing. As long as youre giving kids the opportunity (not just keeping them locked up in the house all day) home/travel schooled kids get more, and more natural, socialization that kids that go to brick school 5 days a week. Out in the real world our kids talk and engage with people of all ages, supervised by their parents.....my daughter is now 27, has a career she loves and will talk to a brick wall if thats all that is available. She is extremely social. She also has great critical thinking skills because she didnt learn by rote, or just how to pass exams. If she showed curiosity about anything, we'd take the subject down to its bare bones and I'd incorporate every facet of learning into it. You can do that with pretty much every subject. She was always encouraged to find her own answers to questions and we'd build from there. Jess, I rolled past that salon that you took Koa to last time I went to the planetarium.....and for a brief time wished my daughter was still little so I could take her there. Worked out pretty quick that the video wasnt shot here though, its cold and wet here.
Jess you are so right about Traitors. I do prefer the UK one just think Claudia adds something to it. Thanks for creating the guide maps this is going to be so helpful. Big shout out to Stephen who gives such great advice on your academy courses too.
Hi Jess & Stephen! So glad to see you back on track, we miss you and cannot wait to see your new adventures! The google map is so a great idea!! I’m planning my first trip to Australia in January: a roadtrip from Sydney to Cairns and it will be precious to know your favorite spots 🎉 This trip is a dream of a lifetime so I want to make it wonderful! Of course I already watched all your videos about it 🤪❤
Great update vlog. You make waffling so enjoyable. 😂 😍Great catching up when you are home but love watching your adventures. You are wonderful attentive parents, giving not only yourselves but Hunter and Koa an incredible experience of this amazing world we live in. Love you guys. Happy & safe travels 🥰
So exciting to hear about the families expeditions yay! I have loved watching your family travel and have adventures. One day would love to do something similar with our kids!
If you have time before or after your Kenyan expedition Ethiopia is a beautiful and family friendly place to visit. I’d recommend visiting the countryside and exploring the many diverse cultures we have. Love the hair Jess!! Hope to see more videos like this I love just hearing about life behind the camera. Are you considering starting the podcast up again I would love to listen in!
I can tell you guys are very organized and that seems to make vlogging, parenting, and working go smoother. As a teacher myself, I would think it would be good for Hunter to go the beginning of the year. That way you can pick up where the school left off. Just a piece of unsolicited advice. I'm sure you get plenty of that. :) Anyway, I think the kids traveling environment is very socially enriching.
I feel childern and adults can leanr so much from travelling. I hope I can do this one day. I would love to trale up to 3-4 months a year but don't have the funds or the job that will allow me to do that. Hopefully one day. Love the videos guys :)
Loved this video!!! I would love to see one of you guys talking about what type of travel credit card (if you use one) and other types of travel rewards programs and memberships you use
Love love love your ‘Waffle! Also..so glad to hear you have found a balance for your down time, family time …Good on you..None of us want you to burn out! Love your gorgeous family..You two are beautiful parents, and of course your darling kids are miles ahead socially and in their learning! How could they not be! Ten out of ten ! And, one very random question, I hope you don’t mind me asking..Jess did you like travelling with your Monos backpack? I am thinking of buying one, but they are so expensive..Are they a good personal item choice? I only travel Carry on, and am 61 , but love a good adventure? Hope that’s not too strange a question? Keep doing YOu…darlings…cause this Aussie older chook, thinks you are wonderful ..Take care darlings ….
Im 60 now and still havent been OS. Now delayed due to surgeries. I have lists of places, and things to do that you guys have done like mario carts in Japan. My things i want to know as im old and need more comfort is best ways to watch movies or audio books whilst travelling. Do you download or steam? Is it best to carry a tablet? Plus staying in places like Bali where id like a private pool. Am i better off renting or a Air B&B. Ive heard so many horror stories with Air B & Bs.
Season 2 of the Australian traitors is the one that had us shouting at the TV the most! Me and my eight year old have watched both Aus series, both UK series and the first US series multiple times and are just watching the second US season now! It's addictive viewing!!
So many great life updates and celebrations for you both and the kids! Glad you got to spend time with the family back in Perth. Life, work & travel balance is so important. Jess love the hair cut! Bet it’s a lot easier to manage on the run.❤
Your hair cut is fantastic Jess! Should be much easier to travel with. Hunter is the most confident child I have ever seen and I have worked in Kindergarten classes for 14 years. Can't wait to see where you are off to next. Hugs from Canada.
Love the hair cut 😊 can’t believe Koa is walking so sweet 😊 love his hair cut too 😊 I’ve been binge watching your older videos love them ❤ happy birthday Jess Hunter and Koa 🎊 🎂🎁
@flyingthenest Have you done Hungary? My Grandparents and father born and Migrated to Australia tho I'll never have the funds to travel Anything of the country would be fascinating ❤❤
Your kids have the best life largely because you're such great parents! I think travel at any age is beneficial and induces growth and curiosity. Awesome job guys, love the vids 🤗💞
Would also love to see you guys do that sound of music tour again in the summer, the U.K. and Europe vlogs are my absolute faves!!! ❤ would love to hear about Jess's throat condition, if you have been to docs and also how often you get kids checked out medically since on road all the time❤ Do they get colds and how do you deap with that in the road?
Loved the catch up! I did find it frustrating knowing you weren’t even close to real time, but just telling us what month it is in real time is helpful to envision what we might get weather wise if we visited that place, at the same time. There is no doubt Hunter is getting an education like no other. Love that she gets to make connections in a school too! It is the best of both worlds. Curious about your first home that you rented out when you left on your first big adventure with Hunter. Do you still own that house? Did you buy a second house? Which one will be your home base and who looks after it when you are gone? All those logistics of travel and maintaining a home base are interesting to me.
Just a little aside, I’m an autistic person and rather than considering that Koa enjoys messiness, perhaps consider he enjoys lots of different textures and sensations - he may be sensitive to sensory input and be exploring that 😊 language matters, so encouraging and supportive language around that might be helpful in future years. Just a thought, sent with love 🫶 Thanks for this fabulous update vid, love you guys! Ps LOVE the bob haircut Jess! 🤩
Been watching traitors for years now, orginal a dutch program by endemoil. But i learned that endemol is also active in Australia as enedemol shine. For travel, if you want the best theme park in the world.. go to the Efteling in the netherlands. the kids will love it, sprookjesbos, and so will will you with the coasters.
Always give me a happy feeling watching your family 💞 Hunter and Koa grows very good kids. It's because of you parents good job 😉 Keep safe and happy travels to come. God bless your family 🙏💞
This was so fun!! Personally I love behind the scenes stuff 😊I love your channel so much, it always makes my mood elevate. When I was so sick and couldn’t hardly eat… your videos would help me try to eat and keep my spirits up. I think you are raising children who will become well rounded loving citizens of the world. I wish more people could do what you do. I hope I’m around for many years to come. I look forward to seeing the kids grow and hear their opinions about traveling. I know how hard you work so thank you. You have been a blessing in my life. 🥰
Funny, I realised that we were in Iceland at the same time you were. But like 1-2 days ahead of your group. :-) We stayed 8-21/7 and got back to Sweden sunday/monday night. How surprised I'd been id I'd ran in to all of you.
Lovely To see you all 😊. Jess your Hair is so pretty 😍 thats wonderful you had some time back home with Friends and family ,Hunter enjoying her kindergarten experience 😊 aww well done Koa. No stopping him now 😂you need extra eyes .Great video so nice that you give us an update on how its all going 🫶. Sound like exciting travel adventures wow until 2025 Thats some months away 😜. Looking forward to your next videos. Safe travels take care 🥰 and Thank you .
I’m about to start my 21st (and final) year of homeschooling and am thankful for the wonderful memories we got to make along the way. It’s a joy to see the continuing love of learning in our kids who have launched to college and beyond. You’ll do great!
Lovely catch up on what you have been up to and will be doing in the future! You all look happy, content, rested and excited. I loved backpacking and travelling the world before kids, while pregnant and especially when they were babies because they fly free up to the age of 2yrs!.. so it keeps the price low!.. my boys are now 19 and 11 and they still love travelling with me, whether planes, boats, trains, buses or cars, camping, hotels or staying with friends and family. .. our 3.5 week summer road trips are a mix of all the above. The MOST important thing when travelling with babies and kids is to be relaxed and enjoy it... your mood is what they pick-up on.. if you are happy, excited and relaxed about travelling... the kids will be to. The 2nd most important thing is good planning and preparation... that includes travel, hotels etc.. the stuff you need to take eg nappies, snacks, toys, games etc.. the better prepared you are, the smoother and stess free the travel experience! I live zero/low budget all year so I can save for us to travel for 2 weeks at Xmas and 3.5weeks in summer.. I wouldn't do it any other way. Easter they always go skiing with their dad and they have a summer holiday in a hotel +/- with family for 2 weeks with him. So they get a ballance of one-location holidays with him and daily-changing road trips with me. I can't afford "long haul travel" with them because we are confined to the school holidays when prices are 3x more expensive, but there is such much to see and do in Europe and GB that it is still fun. I hope you do long haul again when I am free to travel alone and off-season.
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I would love to see you going back to Mexico - to Xcaret on the Mayan Riviera…. I have wanted to go there since it opened. Spend time snorkeling and have day tours to Chichen Itza, Coba, Tulum and cenotes everything is included with your hotel stay. Have fun with wherever you go and I loved the haircuts… it is amazing what one haircut will do to a baby…
I'm a huge cheerleader for the West Coast, especially northern California. The Redwoods where parts of Star Wars was filmed? Magical. Lake Tahoe? Beautiful.
As an aside, it's cool you have a class about traveling with babies/toddlers! My biggest tip was always - bring ALL the snacks. We have teenagers now and backpacked in Europe with them as well as traveled through the US. I've got lots of thoughts on the whole thing and traveling with them has been so much fun and I'm so grateful we've had the opportunity to take them to so many cool places.
Just saw Daphne Oz in Turkey with her kids and that looked exciting, historical, and relaxing.
Go to China,Moldova,Montenegro,Albania
I absolutely love watching Hunter and Koa explore the world ! prior to this video i was saying to my partner how amazing it is watching Hunter grow into this little adventurous person, i think exposing them to all the new places and people only make them grow more! i would love to be able to do this with my family when i do have children. Love you guys!!
Personally I love that you guys give so much time away from the camera for your kids. I know there is so much complexity with in the morality of the “family vlog” space, but part of what makes me feel so good continuing to watch this channel is you do give your kids that space and keep yourselves as the main story tellers (if that makes any sense). I really don’t mind watching things that’s maybe were filmed months ago especially when context is given (just to limit confusion on what to expect weather wise in countries around the dates of the videos). Y’all are so impressive with all you put into this channel and I am so admiring of the work it takes to balance it all.
The great thing about little kids is that they have so much fun playing with others and can make friends easily. Our kids met a Belgian family who was camping next to us in the US and all the kids juay started playing soccer. They're teenagers now and still have fun while traveling hanging out with new kids.
I think it's cool your kiddos will be at a traditional school for a portion of the year because it is neat to have the school experience and meet other kids (and homeschoolers who stay at home have their regular groups, too).
It's so important to make sure you're happy: family and health come first always. We're here for content whenever you feel like posting because you're sharing YOUR life with US.
Thanks!
Oh wow thank you so much!!
Jess your hair is BEAUT!! Love the life update guys, the balance you've found is so good 🥰
🥰🥰 aww thank you so so much Lauren!
Agree with other commenters about your lovely relationship with breaks, family time, work, etc. you guys are wonderful parents and very intentional in raising your kids!
Would LOVE to see you visit Georgia (the country) again... I just traveled for a year and found it to be my absolute favorite spot. Also more in Vietnam!
Excited to see what's next.
You just continue to be my favourites. I actually traveled to WA and worked as a volunteer at a school :) Such good memories. So I’m glad to hear you plan on giving your kids that environment to experience every year. Your kids seem to do so very well in all aspects and it’s all thanks to your wonderful heart driven parenting. You can be incredibly proud!
Love the haircut on you Jess-hopefully that will be easier to take care of with traveling and being a Mom of 2!
aww yay thanks Karen!!
@@flyingthenestDid you tell Stephen that clam chowder was invented in the United States, and if he wants the best clam chowder in the world to go to New England.
Oh yah you have kids and you should cut your hair….nope that is from the 1950s please…..
Fantastic video!! I’ve homeschooled for 15 years now and I still get the socialization question. I feel it’s similar to travel, my kids can (and do!!) talk to and build relationships with people of any age and background. Education is every day and we love it! Your balanced approach is beautiful and it’s clear you’ve both thought it through and want the very best for your family! Bravo! ❤❤
I just have to say, in watching all different vlogs of families traveling with infants & toddlers whether it's on a plane or in a van...none of the PARENTS r uptight or anxious people. I'm a pretty layed back person & don't sweat the small stuff, but I don't believe it's a one size fits all. And, what I've noticed is the parents actually like/love one another & make it look super easy. I live in a 1 rm, tiny bathroom, galley kitchen (in-law apt) & for several yrs had 2 big yellow labs & it didn't bother me. U guys make it look so appealing for me cuz I could totally do it, but I still have to find my special person. God bless u 2 & I look forward to many more adventures with u...
Hey guys, I do not really comment on RUclips usually but I have been following you for a few years now and just wanted to send warm hugs! :) I absolutely adore you guys, you are just so positive and open. Funny story:) I do remember when you posted vlog with pregnancy test (Hunter:)) when I was pregnant myself. And my son was supposed to be born early June, I remember Hunter was supposed to be born in May, they swapped:) My son just could not wait any longer and decided to hop out on 17th of May (yes, it took me 4 years to leave that comment). But since then I do feel even more connected to you than just by shared love for travel. 5 years ago I would watch your vlogs multiple times a week, now it is not that frequently really but I still am a great fun and hope you'll never stop - just evolve like you've been doing so far. You guys are handling all the major transitions in life amazingly:) I know it's tough, so even more chapeau bas!
Love your family so much! I hope one day I will be able to join one of your expeditions
Great that you got us all caught up!
I just want to tell you that even though I’m a nana and my kids are grown doesn’t make me enjoy your videos any less. I have always loved traveling (even now at 69) and that’s why I love ❤watching Flying the Nest. I first started watching you before my trip to Ireland in 2019 by searching for travel there on RUclips. You’re vlog came up among others but never stopped following you since.
Great job showing how to travel with kids and giving tips! 😊
I also love that you’re exposing your kids to diverse places! The part where you were saying Hunter goes up to other kids in Japan and plays with them - love that she easily adapts and is learning about different cultures and people at the same time ❤
My family and I were just in Oslo right before the Summer Solstice and did the exact same saunas - it was the highlight of our trip. Hope you all loved Oslo and Norway in general! ❤
I love watching your videos! They always brighten my day and give me great ideas of where I can travel to next! Your new haircut looks amazing Jess! 🥰
this is so kind of you thanks Robin!
Best traveling with kids hack for me was to use a car seat bag. We would stuff it full of his life jacket and other bulky things that then fly free because car seats fly free. The bag also keeps it from getting all dirty in transit. The other thing is always gate check the stroller. You can then use the stroller for stuff or for containing a kid until its time to board. Also melatonin for over night flights. I give it to my kids but I take it too and its amazing.
I love your hairdo, Jess! It looks so good on you. I also did one of these DNA and traits tests. Such fun! This Aussie is all European. I love your ‘regular’ family days. They are also really lovely to watch. Koa walking and haircut soooo cute! He’s gorgeous. Hunter enjoying life at home is so lovely. Her surprise rainbow cupcake was so sweet. If you feel like it, film so rest days like you did sometime ago. My son was a traveller with me from three months and we have lived in many countries and his socialising skills are fantastic. He speaks four languages, three fluently and loved his childhood. You are giving your children such a full and amazing life. Hunter and Koa are as amazing as their mum and dad. You have both developed your own personalities so much over ten years. I remember seeing your early videos years ago and you were such sweet kids, now incredible professionals and parents. Love your vlogs! Keep living your fantastic life! ❤
You guys are brilliant and so kind.
I love that you have taken time to justify travelling with your children. Which is really no one else's business! If anyone has watched more than two videos they would see how well balanced your kids are. You are both wonderful parents, those two grommets are very lucky to have such attentive parents.
Best school in the world is travelling and experiencing different people and cultures.
Your uploads are usually the best thing about Mondays.
Safe travels XO
P.S. I can't get over how well organised you are. Who is in charge of that part?!
Thank you thank you thank you for creating the trip guides!!! So excited.
yayy! please let us know if theres any spots we've been to before that you want one of!
And not charging?
You both look so relaxed, your two and a half month break was good for you. Can’t wait to see where you are in the next video!
Happy Birthday Jess!! It looks like you had such a fun day!! Happy birthday Hunter!! It look like you have such a fun Carnival day!! I saw all the pics and it looked like such a great idea. Go Koa go!! I can't believe he is walking already! I just ordered the MyHeritage DNA test and I am kind of scared since I am 99% sure what my DNA is. But I took advantage of your offer and thought I would take a chance. I will keep you both posted lol. Thanks for the 411 on everything else!! There are a couple of places in UT that I admit as a Utahan I have not been but would love to check out. I have also passed along the travel video course idea with more than one kid to my sister who is learning to parent two kids. These are the best video ideas!! Very helpful!!
I sent this comment a couple weeks back, but I MUST tell you again. You are the most awesome, loving, patient parents I have ever known. Your children will grow up so beautifully and be amazing people all because of you both. Thank you for sharing your family with the rest of us. Much love, safe travels, embrace every moment of your lives. Coming to you from the US.
I would love to see travel in Greenland! I think it’s so fascinating!well done you guys on finding the balance!
Oh that is so high on our list!
I rarely comments, but I just wanted to say that you are amazing parents. You are bringing joy and confidence into your kids which is fantastic.
My birthday is on July 27th. I celebrate Leo ♌️ season, so all those Leo’s out there, Happy Leo ♌️ Season!!!!!…🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I love a small business, particularly a travel based one, so well done for diversifying and growing your brand with the maps. Ever thought about a clothing line - this is aimed more for Jess as Steven, you look great, but being a sheila, I love what Jess wears - the-relaxed-yet-put-together chic x
Hope you do Latvia at some point. It's such a beautiful country with a rich history and breathtaking nature!
If you are looking for places to go in Europe, I highly recommend the Netherlands. There are so many nice cities, near the sea, near lakes etc. And so many cute cafes and places to explore. Like Utrecht, Groningen, Maastricht, The Hague, Rotterdam, Enkhuizen, AMS... Really beautiful in autumn 🍁
I have never been there how is it?
So excited to see vlogs this year in South America and Africa!! You guys are one of a select few travel channels I subscribe to. Many of the others have turned into solely vanlife channels since the pandemic. Thank you for not doing that and for continuing to travel around the world!!
So good to hear all is going well for you guys! Visit the Netherlands and take the kids to The Efteling and Toverland!
Yay for homeschooling! My kids (now 23, 20, and 17) homeschooled all the way through. We didn't travel nearly as much as you do though. Your kids are getting the best education by traveling the world.
Always a cheery sweet adventure time with the Valentines. We love Craig and Aimee too. It’s a kick to see the familiars meeting up out in the big wide world. Glad it’s feeling right. Looks great from here.
Absolutely loved the video. It would be so awesome to see a few more videos on the real, raw behind the scenes videos around what it is truely like running a business/full time social media. Hope you are all enjoying your travels!
Thanks for the catch up. How about going to the East Coast of Canada? Lots of lighthouses, wlildlife, Anne of Green Gables, red beaches and rocks. Wild tides and lots of boats, iceburgs, and whales.
YOU HAVE TO go to Yellowstone! It’s my favorite place I have ever been (well maybe Hawaii is nicer) but Yellowstone is so amazing! Geysers, Animals, Beauty, it’s amazing! There’s so much to do! I think it would also make for a great video with the geysers and hot springs and the easy to view animals. Thanks! (Oh, if you do go to Yellowstone, make sure you go to Grand Tetons national park, and maybe the other spots in Wyoming/Montana)
Would love a map for any travels in NZ and/or Bali please. Love watching your travels.
Lovely idea with the itineraries Jess. I would love to replicate your trip to Turkey. So that would be a fantastic one to be able to download.
What an adventure the 4 of you had!! From cruising on the high seas to Islad hopping, Disney fun in Hawaii, and of course the OG Disneyland. That is still my favorite since I was just about literally running into Steven outside of World of Disney(the accent gave it away, not to mention the camera and hair...lol)and meeting the family! Then, a nice road trip Ina new (rented)camper van. It is no wonder you went home and relaxed. I probably would've done the same too.
Can't wait to see you travel over the next few months. It's good to see you all having time out with friends and family as it's good for the kids and yourselves.
Exactly ♥️♥️🏕️
I can’t believe you’ve already left Perth! I watched your video getting back and was thinking I’d be bumping into you at Woolies again soon 😂. Maybe next time… Enjoy Europe!
haha we have def moved back to being Coles people
@@flyingthenestHaha - I’ve started going to Spudshed 😂
Jess, your new haircut looks amazing! Glad yall found a balance between travels and being home. 🙂
I always find the socialization questions about home/travel schooling amusing. As long as youre giving kids the opportunity (not just keeping them locked up in the house all day) home/travel schooled kids get more, and more natural, socialization that kids that go to brick school 5 days a week. Out in the real world our kids talk and engage with people of all ages, supervised by their parents.....my daughter is now 27, has a career she loves and will talk to a brick wall if thats all that is available. She is extremely social. She also has great critical thinking skills because she didnt learn by rote, or just how to pass exams. If she showed curiosity about anything, we'd take the subject down to its bare bones and I'd incorporate every facet of learning into it. You can do that with pretty much every subject. She was always encouraged to find her own answers to questions and we'd build from there.
Jess, I rolled past that salon that you took Koa to last time I went to the planetarium.....and for a brief time wished my daughter was still little so I could take her there. Worked out pretty quick that the video wasnt shot here though, its cold and wet here.
So glad you guys are finding balance! We’ve been at full time travel with kids for 5 years and know that doesn’t come easy. ❤
Jess you are so right about Traitors. I do prefer the UK one just think Claudia adds something to it. Thanks for creating the guide maps this is going to be so helpful. Big shout out to Stephen who gives such great advice on your academy courses too.
Hi Jess & Stephen! So glad to see you back on track, we miss you and cannot wait to see your new adventures! The google map is so a great idea!! I’m planning my first trip to Australia in January: a roadtrip from Sydney to Cairns and it will be precious to know your favorite spots 🎉
This trip is a dream of a lifetime so I want to make it wonderful! Of course I already watched all your videos about it 🤪❤
Great update vlog. You make waffling so enjoyable. 😂 😍Great catching up when you are home but love watching your adventures. You are wonderful attentive parents, giving not only yourselves but Hunter and Koa an incredible experience of this amazing world we live in. Love you guys. Happy & safe travels 🥰
Thanks! I used to live in Fremantle. Great place for families with kids. 🙏
You’re a wonderful family what an experience for those adorable children. Happy travels. Much love. 💙💙💙
So exciting to hear about the families expeditions yay! I have loved watching your family travel and have adventures. One day would love to do something similar with our kids!
If you have time before or after your Kenyan expedition Ethiopia is a beautiful and family friendly place to visit. I’d recommend visiting the countryside and exploring the many diverse cultures we have.
Love the hair Jess!!
Hope to see more videos like this I love just hearing about life behind the camera.
Are you considering starting the podcast up again I would love to listen in!
I can tell you guys are very organized and that seems to make vlogging, parenting, and working go smoother. As a teacher myself, I would think it would be good for Hunter to go the beginning of the year. That way you can pick up where the school left off. Just a piece of unsolicited advice. I'm sure you get plenty of that. :) Anyway, I think the kids traveling environment is very socially enriching.
You are lovely thank you :) yep going to do term 1 starting next year 👏🏼👏🏼 Kindy was just a little bonus that happened to happen
I feel childern and adults can leanr so much from travelling. I hope I can do this one day.
I would love to trale up to 3-4 months a year but don't have the funds or the job that will allow me to do that. Hopefully one day.
Love the videos guys :)
Loved this video!!! I would love to see one of you guys talking about what type of travel credit card (if you use one) and other types of travel rewards programs and memberships you use
Love love love your ‘Waffle! Also..so glad to hear you have found a balance for your down time, family time …Good on you..None of us want you to burn out! Love your gorgeous family..You two are beautiful parents, and of course your darling kids are miles ahead socially and in their learning! How could they not be! Ten out of ten ! And, one very random question, I hope you don’t mind me asking..Jess did you like travelling with your Monos backpack? I am thinking of buying one, but they are so expensive..Are they a good personal item choice? I only travel Carry on, and am 61 , but love a good adventure? Hope that’s not too strange a question? Keep doing YOu…darlings…cause this Aussie older chook, thinks you are wonderful ..Take care darlings ….
Absolutely love the pinned guides idea! Such a genius way to share your knowledge 👏🏼 Thank you for taking the time to do this.
Im 60 now and still havent been OS. Now delayed due to surgeries. I have lists of places, and things to do that you guys have done like mario carts in Japan. My things i want to know as im old and need more comfort is best ways to watch movies or audio books whilst travelling. Do you download or steam? Is it best to carry a tablet? Plus staying in places like Bali where id like a private pool. Am i better off renting or a Air B&B. Ive heard so many horror stories with Air B & Bs.
Season 2 of the Australian traitors is the one that had us shouting at the TV the most! Me and my eight year old have watched both Aus series, both UK series and the first US series multiple times and are just watching the second US season now! It's addictive viewing!!
I wish everyone could experience this form of "learning" vs stuck in a classroom all day. Maybe the world would be a better place❤️
I am so excited for the possibility of a family flying the nest expedition! That's what I've been waiting for!
So many great life updates and celebrations for you both and the kids! Glad you got to spend time with the family back in Perth. Life, work & travel balance is so important.
Jess love the hair cut! Bet it’s a lot easier to manage on the run.❤
TRAITORS! OMG! Discovered that show and binged on it! So much fun to watch!
Your hair cut is fantastic Jess! Should be much easier to travel with. Hunter is the most confident child I have ever seen and I have worked in Kindergarten classes for 14 years. Can't wait to see where you are off to next. Hugs from Canada.
I’m so happy to hear you will do a family expedition! 🎉
My husband and I would love to travel with y’all.❤
Love the hair cut 😊 can’t believe Koa is walking so sweet 😊 love his hair cut too 😊 I’ve been binge watching your older videos love them ❤ happy birthday Jess Hunter and Koa 🎊 🎂🎁
Ahhhhh the map guides!! I'm so excited about this, I have always thought this would be incredible for you guys to do :)
This is the video I've been missing. When you talk to us, this is refreshing.
aww so glad! i know we havent done one of these in AGES
@flyingthenest Have you done Hungary? My Grandparents and father born and Migrated to Australia tho I'll never have the funds to travel Anything of the country would be fascinating ❤❤
Looking forward to see all the adventures to come!!
google maps is awesome and addictive too...making the maps is the fun part...thank you
Your kids have the best life largely because you're such great parents! I think travel at any age is beneficial and induces growth and curiosity. Awesome job guys, love the vids 🤗💞
Aww not watched you guys in a while! Love to see you thriving!!
Thanks for My Heritage free-shipping code. I can’t wait to get my kit!
I love the idea of playing travel! That is the cutest 🎉
Would also love to see you guys do that sound of music tour again in the summer, the U.K. and Europe vlogs are my absolute faves!!! ❤ would love to hear about Jess's throat condition, if you have been to docs and also how often you get kids checked out medically since on road all the time❤
Do they get colds and how do you deap with that in the road?
Traitors is amazing! I agree UK is the best season. Enjoy your travels. Looking forward to the videos.
Loved the catch up! I did find it frustrating knowing you weren’t even close to real time, but just telling us what month it is in real time is helpful to envision what we might get weather wise if we visited that place, at the same time. There is no doubt Hunter is getting an education like no other. Love that she gets to make connections in a school too! It is the best of both worlds. Curious about your first home that you rented out when you left on your first big adventure with Hunter. Do you still own that house? Did you buy a second house? Which one will be your home base and who looks after it when you are gone? All those logistics of travel and maintaining a home base are interesting to me.
I love that you are creating map guides for different countries for us. So useful. Thank you so much!!! 💙
Just a little aside, I’m an autistic person and rather than considering that Koa enjoys messiness, perhaps consider he enjoys lots of different textures and sensations - he may be sensitive to sensory input and be exploring that 😊 language matters, so encouraging and supportive language around that might be helpful in future years. Just a thought, sent with love 🫶
Thanks for this fabulous update vid, love you guys!
Ps LOVE the bob haircut Jess! 🤩
Been watching traitors for years now, orginal a dutch program by endemoil. But i learned that endemol is also active in Australia as enedemol shine.
For travel, if you want the best theme park in the world.. go to the Efteling in the netherlands. the kids will love it, sprookjesbos, and so will will you with the coasters.
Aww thank you so much for sharing this beautiful family journey with us and you guys are so amazing keep up the good work
aww thanks so much for all your support!!
@@flyingthenest you’re welcome anytime I can’t wait to see your upcoming videos
You are giving your children experiences to last a lifetime! Bravo.
Super interested in the family expedition!!!!! ❤❤❤❤
Jess your hair looks so cute! I love that you share and show places that I may not get to. Thank you
Always give me a happy feeling watching your family 💞 Hunter and Koa grows very good kids. It's because of you parents good job 😉 Keep safe and happy travels to come. God bless your family 🙏💞
This was so fun!! Personally I love behind the scenes stuff 😊I love your channel so much, it always makes my mood elevate. When I was so sick and couldn’t hardly eat… your videos would help me try to eat and keep my spirits up. I think you are raising children who will become well rounded loving citizens of the world. I wish more people could do what you do. I hope I’m around for many years to come. I look forward to seeing the kids grow and hear their opinions about traveling. I know how hard you work so thank you. You have been a blessing in my life. 🥰
Love this haircut! I have watched some old videos where you had this haircut and I love it!
I would LOVE to see you guys go back to South Korea - Seoul, Busan, Jeju, Daegu, Gyeongju, Gwangju etc - maybe a road trip there :)
Funny, I realised that we were in Iceland at the same time you were. But like 1-2 days ahead of your group. :-) We stayed 8-21/7 and got back to Sweden sunday/monday night. How surprised I'd been id I'd ran in to all of you.
I love love love the Map guide!!! And it's so great to hear how Hunter and Koa are making friends from around the world!
Lovely To see you all 😊. Jess your Hair is so pretty 😍 thats wonderful you had some time back home with Friends and family ,Hunter enjoying her kindergarten experience 😊 aww well done Koa. No stopping him now 😂you need extra eyes .Great video so nice that you give us an update on how its all going 🫶.
Sound like exciting travel adventures wow until 2025 Thats some months away 😜.
Looking forward to your next videos. Safe travels take care 🥰 and Thank you .
Come to Maine or New Hampshire in the US. We’d love to show your sweet family around.❤
Great update!!
OMG, I love the map guides!!
We are also obsessed with Traitors - the UK version. All 3 of us, including our 13 year old daughter absolutely love it!!!
I’m about to start my 21st (and final) year of homeschooling and am thankful for the wonderful memories we got to make along the way. It’s a joy to see the continuing love of learning in our kids who have launched to college and beyond. You’ll do great!
Best eduction your children will ever get, travelling the world❤
Love your videos, I have been a fan for years love the hir cut too!!! Thank you for sharing your life.
omg i would love a map guide for your trip around australia in cooper the van and the wonderland caravan
Lovely catch up on what you have been up to and will be doing in the future! You all look happy, content, rested and excited.
I loved backpacking and travelling the world before kids, while pregnant and especially when they were babies because they fly free up to the age of 2yrs!.. so it keeps the price low!.. my boys are now 19 and 11 and they still love travelling with me, whether planes, boats, trains, buses or cars, camping, hotels or staying with friends and family. .. our 3.5 week summer road trips are a mix of all the above.
The MOST important thing when travelling with babies and kids is to be relaxed and enjoy it... your mood is what they pick-up on.. if you are happy, excited and relaxed about travelling... the kids will be to.
The 2nd most important thing is good planning and preparation... that includes travel, hotels etc.. the stuff you need to take eg nappies, snacks, toys, games etc.. the better prepared you are, the smoother and stess free the travel experience!
I live zero/low budget all year so I can save for us to travel for 2 weeks at Xmas and 3.5weeks in summer.. I wouldn't do it any other way. Easter they always go skiing with their dad and they have a summer holiday in a hotel +/- with family for 2 weeks with him. So they get a ballance of one-location holidays with him and daily-changing road trips with me. I can't afford "long haul travel" with them because we are confined to the school holidays when prices are 3x more expensive, but there is such much to see and do in Europe and GB that it is still fun.
I hope you do long haul again when I am free to travel alone and off-season.