72 Hour Flight to Australia with a Toddler (returning home to our van)
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After an incredible 3 months abroad in the US and Canada we are finally heading back home to Australia and Cooper the Van...but not before a crazy 72 hour flight from USA to Australia...with our little toddler.
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Hi, we are Stephen, Jess and little Hunter, a travelling van life family who self-converted their dream house on wheels - we now live full-time in our Sprinter van called Cooper as we do a full lap of our home Australia.
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Hey everyone!! Just wanted to say thanks so much for your support of our USA & Canada series!! but it feels so good to be back in Australia! We have half a lap left to do in Cooper - where should we go?
@sarahporterxxxx
2 жыл бұрын
I know you’ve already passed it on your trip but Byron Bay is so beautiful
@wardarcade7452
2 жыл бұрын
How about a drive to the Blue Mountains to explore the Three Sisters (peaks) then capping it off with galavanting around the nearby cool town of Katoomba? That way you three get to see some of NSW's most breathtaking nature AND taking in some of the best amenities that cool small town has to offer while still viewing the surrounding Blue Mountains! Truly, I believe one or both destinations would have great things to offer each member of your family!
@sarahphillips3152
2 жыл бұрын
Should definately go to Jindabyne and check out the snowy mountains in New South Wales! 😄
@kimberlypettit2038
2 жыл бұрын
@@francescathomas3502 they can catch the spirit of Tasmania to Devonport!
@kimberlypettit2038
2 жыл бұрын
Please come to Tasmania!! But visit the smaller towns to support them. St Helens has amazing sand dunes, Stanley is so beautiful! We personally love to visit the penguin market in the small town Penguin on sundays
Aww the fact that both sides of the family had stuffed animals ready and waiting for Hunter is just the cutest thing ❤️
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
Hehehe they know the way to Hunters heart 😅
@melodys3782
2 жыл бұрын
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@melodys3782
2 жыл бұрын
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Melts my heart with those family reunions 💜💜 glad you’re all safely back home 💜💜💜💜
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
naww its so special!! making these videos are amazing to do but it does keep us away from our family so being able to see them is always special!
Awwww, such a lovely reunion. It's great to travel, but nothing beats coming home again to the familiar and those that you love. ❤️
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
So true :) nothing beats family
Oh guys, i cried at the ending, bless you all, glad ye are over most the journey home.
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
Ahh you are so sweet 💛
@LorraineG123
2 жыл бұрын
@@flyingthenest ye are the sweet ones, raising such a sweet child too.
Ooooohhhh.......such a beautiful homecoming. I'm glad you are safely home. You have definitely become seasoned travellers. Time to get Cooper and continue your awesome journey through Australia. Happy travels 💖
I loved your vlogs in Canada and the US! Hunter truly has changed throughout them. I know your families were so glad to see y’all again. Thanks for sharing your precious family. ❤️
I just love your family videos...Thank you for all the videos and more blessings to all your future endeavors!
Thank you for the smiles …. ❤️love you guys so much!! Hunter’s face is always just beaming!!
Welcome back to Australia 💗💗 glad you all arrived safe and sound 😊
This was so heart warming. I was smiling pretty much all the way. Good on you all. Stay Blessed ❤️
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
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I had such fun sharing your adventures in the states. Nothing like returning home and seeing family again. Welcome home. I look forward to the reunion with Cooper and future adventures. You are such a lovely family and my great delight sharing time with you all these years. Blessings 💜🤗🙌
Y'all are troopers 72 hrs!! Hunter is just Soo darn cute 😍 you guys are a wonderful family!!!!
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
haha big big day!! We actually had 0 days left in our visa but if we had just 1 day left it would've cut it down sooo much! but didnt want to get kicked out
Well come back to Australia. So nice to meet your family again.. very emotional. Thank you for sharing those precious moments with us . Hunter. Hugs to all , especially , my beautiful little angel . Hunter
Watching this as I prepare to head back today for two months to see family and friends back home in NZ/Aus for the first time since Dec 2018! I’m leaving today and can’t quite believe the day has actually come. I was meant to go in March 2020 but obvious reasons why I couldn’t go then. Super nervous about testing though!! I’m so glad you all had such a great trip and got back without any dramas.
Thanks for sharing. Excited to see the rest of the Cooper trip too! ❤
Hunter is just so adorable, so happy your families got to see you xx
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
hehe Hunter is the best!
Wow! I didn’t realize, I finally caught up on all of your videos! Gosh, guess I’ll have to wait with everyone else for the next adventure! Sure has been a blast binging all of your videos from the beginning. Lots of laughter and tears. Looking forward to what’s coming next. Thank you for bringing so much joy into our lives. 🤍✨Cheers! ☕️
That journey back you all took in your stride! Pro's for sure 👍 How lovely to go & see all your family as soon as you're back ❤
Welcome back home Thanks for taking us on your amazing journey Loved 🥰 it love you guys can’t wait for the next adventure
Guys! This is so lovely! Thanks for using my song in your video.🧡
Your videos are the sweetest. This was great, especially the ending! 💕
Tears all over from those reunions ❤
Such a nice vlog! I love watching your new adventures! 👍👍
Hunter is so gorgeous, welcome home guys! Being a fellow Perth Baby myself I'm glad you guys made it home safe and sound 😊
Welcome home guys! That flight journey was indeed a journey!
Great to see how Miss Hunter is an inquisitive, feisty yet unspoiled person! Time will tell but I think you two have given her a good taste of the world, been attentive even during stressful times and haven't been hesitant about calling her out when needed (but it doesn't appear that it's been needed that often). Welcome home and great that you've been reunited with both sides of the family! Oh, and that first mountain village airport and setting in Northern California sure seemed quite a world unto itself- especially giving you three not a small dusting of snow to send you on your journey across the very wide Pacific to your own hemisphere, continent/country!
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Yes it was quite the juxtoposition to what we were about to fly to!
welcome back! Excited to see where else you folks go this year ^_^
Excited to see more of your Australia travels!
Hope you had a wonderful time with family sending our love
only just started watching you im already falling in love with your channel xx
I have only been watching your channel for a few months. And I have watched all of your videos you guys are amazing
This video was so beautiful I enjoy this one. Love the end with u guys seeing ur family again
Reunions are the best!! ❤️
Past and present. That was awesome!!
So beautiful family reunions
Loved the vlog ❤
Welcome back in Australia 🤗
Hunter loves her food specially sweet tooth . She is gorgeous Hunter so sweet
Seeing Hunter on a long haul flight definitely brought back memories ! My son was 9 months old when we travelled from England to America to visit my parents and family. Interesting to say the least with a baby! It was fun though when he was Hunter’s age, we would play with him, read to him and just have fun! The only problems we encountered with my son, was when we would descend, his poor ears wouldn’t pop and he did suffer! Mind you, sometimes I do as well! We just brought things we know would occupy him and his snacks! The on board television helped as well! The older he got, brought loads of computer games to keep occupied.
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
aww woah what a trooper that is such a big flight for a 9 month old!! such a shame about the ear popping!! I thinK Hunter had her dummy, but now she doesnt so we just give her a drink!
Aww fantastic video. What a journey but the suprise to both your Families was beautiful 😍 Yes they sure missed you all . Welcome Home 💐 thank you again for the breathtaking American series Looking forward to to your next adventures with Cooper. Take care 🥰
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
It's always fun for a little surprise!!
I wish I was Hunter. Only found this channel last month and now it's what I watch before bed.
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
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What a long travel nice to see you safe
You guys amaze me. I’m in my late 30’s and I’m exhausted for you with your travel home 😂 I love watching your videos! You have such fun life! I also love watching Hunter grow up. She’s so precious!
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
haha it def is exhausting but so worth it for the 3 months of memories
@melissatreat7935
2 жыл бұрын
@@flyingthenest Fully agree! 😊
Family goal 😭😍 travel the world with you child and never forget to surprise your parents 😂
Beautiful!! 🧡🧡
What an amazing north America series can't wait to see more of Australia 🦘
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
🦘 🦘 🦘 🦘
This was an amazing video! I can't wait to see what you get up to back here in Aus.
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
heeh us too! got fun stuff left over of the van trip!
Omg you guys are absolute troopers! Welcome home and enjoy the rest before Cooper adventures continue 😊🎉
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
haha lots of rest!!
Thinking of you…. You’re great parents so all will be well xx
Your daughter seems adorable and I hope you're going to be great parents, I hope you're staying safe out there and keep traveling.
@scotttaylor8498
2 жыл бұрын
I think they have the great parents thing down now.
@FireCracker3240
2 жыл бұрын
@@scotttaylor8498 I know, right? lol... what a strange comment.
@scotttaylor8498
2 жыл бұрын
@@FireCracker3240 lol yep
OMG, the last few minutes had me in tears.
absolutely love watching your videos , 😍
What a beautiful start to life Hunter has had!
Your videos are such high quality and heart warming keep up the amazing work 💖
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
aww thansk Adriana!!
Haven't even finished watching, but it's going to amazing as always I knowwww!
Love the split screen Stephen from the beginning of the video!
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
haha thank you :P hope it wasn't too lame
You guys are an inspiration
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
awww thank you!!
Bravo Hunter. She's so cute 😍.
My hart dropped and melted when you hugged chleo 💚💚💚
I loved this so much
Your daughter is beautiful bless her always
I’m obsessed with past Steve & future! I will be expecting more definitely.
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
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i feel like Hunter is so mature for their age and she’s so adorable too!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you
hunter is so cute!!!!
BEST STORY EDIT! I don't often comment though we're hard core fans going back years:) THIS is the type if storytelling you create that made us fall in love with you guys. The Orlando parks episodes just seemed too crammed with less story. But hey, everyone has their moments. Regardless, thanks so much for this wonderful share:) And Welcome HOME. Sending Best Wishes and Blessings, James and Kim ❤️
Hunter is such a poppet, well done both of you, loved the USA series.
Hey Stephen, loved the video! Think you meant 2022 at 11:01, not 2020 though 😂 glad you're all back home safe in Australia, we've missed you guys ❤
Wonderful video!
Loved your American adventure. Welcome home! 😀
Glad to see you again guys 👏😁U r the best parents ever 👍I love your videos sooo much 🤗👍Thanks for sharing and take care ✌😁
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
aww thank you!!
@rumik-stahnke6512
2 жыл бұрын
@@flyingthenest 👍😁
Love the "future" and "past" Steven!!
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
hahahaa
You guys are great
After looking at that snowstorm I would hope that the flight WOULDNT be trying to fly in that mess! But glad you made it back safe!
Thanks for visiting America!
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for having us!!
I really missed you guys🎉...feel loved all the way from KENYA 🇰🇪🇰🇪
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
hiiii victor - hope to visit Kenya one day - how was Covid cases there?
I remember when you where teaching hunter to walk it was so cute
Lovely you get to see family👍.. This summer it will be 3 years I haven't seen mine due to Covid... But hopefully this summer school holidays we can🤞.
Aww this was gorgeous! We finally made it to Australia too. After 5 failed trips due to Covid New Zealand opened it borders and we are finally in Brisbane with our family.
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
Ah this is so so special! We are sooo happy for you
@evallouisee
2 жыл бұрын
@@flyingthenest thank you so much
You should check out regional nsw - definitely the blue mountains, then try Bathurst, Sofala, Hill End, try the wine region at Mudgee, head to Dubbo and go to the Zoo, work your way back down to Victoria from there.
Aww what a beautiful family vlog I can’t wait to see more family videos well you guys are in cooper ❤️❤️
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
hehe us too feels so good to be back in Cooper!
@adriannacabrera9013
2 жыл бұрын
@@flyingthenest aww I’m so happy for you guys I can’t wait to see more vlogs well you guys are are in cooper
Loved this video so much…brought tears to my eyes with all the family members so happy to see Hunter and you two. Family is such a wonderful thing. You shoot the video so well. Welcome back
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much 💛
Love your cannel
Hunter is so so adorable 😘😘
🥰🥰I love it🥰🥰
Crying at you surprising your family
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
awww
I am so excited to watch the video
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
yayyy
@scarlettfoxgaming5200
2 жыл бұрын
@@flyingthenest omgg i can't believe u guys saw my comment ahhhhhhhhhh m shaking
Awh home sweet home... Hunter has grown so much in the months you have been away
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
i know!!! soo much
hunter is just so darn cute. love you guy
Welcome home
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
The song at minute 6:47 is by one of my favorite singers JJ Heller. She does all kinds of really good children’s lullaby type songs. One of my favorite songs is called The Boat Song which is actually written for her husband I believe
Hunter ❤️❤️❤️ what a cutie pie
Cooper the van be like: “they ask you how you are and you just have to say that you’re fine but-“
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha Coooooper we are coming for ya I promise! 🚐
Can’t wait for travels in Oz! 🇿🇦♥️♥️💝
@flyingthenest
2 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to finish the lap!!
I ❤️ hunter she is such a cutest thing.❤️ 🥰
Please take nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Sydney and then Cairns on Qantas, not on Fiji Airways. Just save the time. You can do that next time. You don’t have take Covid test anymore.
I'm just about to leave Australia after coming back for 5 weeks AFTER 6 years away, its been so nice and hopefully don't have to wait as long next time
Hunter needs her own KZread channel. So cute, personable, and all-around happy!
Congratulations on travel long haul with Hunter. She is an angel 💕. Considering flying solo again and was wondering which flight comparison, accommodation booking sites you would recommend from Brisbane.