The Flying the Nest family in red ponchos at Machu Picchu.

Meet Flying the Nest, a Family of Travel YouTubers.

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Travel YouTubers, Perth WA. Whadjuk Country.

Every few months we sit down with someone whose creation we think kids should know about. This time it is not one person, it is a whole family. Jess, Stephen, Hunter and Koa travel the world together, and their job is to film it and share it. They call themselves full-time memory makers.

Meet the crew.

A quick hello from everyone in the family.

Stephenstoryteller, camera guy, and professional fun-haver. Always chasing the perfect shot, turning everyday moments into adventures, and making the whole family laugh along the way.

Jessadventure-loving mum, master trip planner, and the one always chasing after two little explorers. Usually colour-coding the itinerary or convincing everyone "it'll be fun."

Huntercurious explorer, animal lover, and the brave one of the crew. Always ready to make a new friend, try a new activity, or ask 47 questions in a row.

Koatiny adventurer with big energy. Part-time chaos creator, full-time snack enthusiast, and happiest when splashing in puddles or running wild outdoors.

What makes you, you?

We are a family of four always chasing adventure, with two little explorers leading the way. We love saying "yes" to new experiences, whether that is sleeping in a van, trying unusual food, or learning about different cultures around the world. We believe travel is better when you share it, so we bring our audience along for the ride.

What does your job actually involve?

We travel the world and turn our adventures into videos. That means filming everything from epic safaris to playground pit stops, editing it all together, and sharing it online. Some days we are climbing mountains, other days we are snack-testing or figuring out how to survive long flights with kids. It is always an adventure.

How did you get into it?

We started by filming our first big trip overseas just for fun and shared it online. We had no idea it could become a job. But people loved following along, and slowly it grew into a full-time adventure. Now it is what we do every day, which still feels a little bit like a dream.

What are you most proud of?

Building a life where we can explore the world together as a family. We are also really proud of raising curious, adaptable little humans who are growing up seeing the world in such a unique way. And honestly, travelling with kids and still making it work feels like a big win.

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