The Perfect Italy Road Trip (must see spots in the Dolomites)

[@flyingthenest]

Welcome to our final episode here in the Italian Dolomites honestly it has been such a dream come true, when you have a spot SO HIGH on your bucket list and then it delivers means its somewhere special! We have ONE more vlog left in our little Europe trip before we head somewhere new! Hope you have all been enjoying it :)

[@hopeemond2840]

Enjoying your European vlogs so very much and wish there were more🥰🥰But I am sure your next vlogs wherever you go will be something as exciting!

[@DuvAngel1]

Wow, that was a fantastic Vlog. I wanna go on vacation there.

[@cecilier.4708]

I have absolutely loved your travel vlogs ❤ Places you go and how you present them for us! Hope you never stop traveling "with us". 😍

[@enricacantori2984]

Le dolomiti sono SOLO italiane, non sono in Austria e nemmeno in Svizzera..

[@brankovisnjovic2438]

Hallo from Split, Croatia 🇭🇷🍉

[@monicasgh68]

The landscape is breathtaking. Your kids are so precious and awesome little travelers. You guys are doing an amazing job as parents.

[@flyingthenest]

awww such a lovely comment thank you!!

[@bistecca1048]

4:20 something: the permits. Yeah, You might wonder why, but You should keep in mind that the ecosystem of the Dolomites is very fragile, and thanks to the social medias feeds, the tourism usually tends to be a day or two at best in the same spot, and then drive somewhere else close by. Thousands of cars moving up the roads, and tons of motorbikes running fast because the roads are perfect speedways. We cannot figure out how to tone down this quick-tourism (yep, I live here). Therefore there are plenty of attempt to make tourist benefit from the local transportation, with discounts and for longer stays too. Like it's the hotel who pays for the transportation, IF You stay there. You know, one should stay in a spot longer to fully appreciate it. You cannot just go to the lake to take a selfie as a proof you were there and then move away. Advices for anyone who wants to do the same: check with the local offers on their websites, and above all, plan a longer stay in these beautiful places, don't take the bite at going everywhere in just a week. Explore locally. Stay and relax. We know how to treat You WELL.

[@prestinaluvr]

16:24 "We just put Koa down for a nap" (queue Koa walking in the background behind Hunter) 😂🤣

[@flyingthenest]

🤣🤣 it was more of a "we had popped him down before"

[@prestinaluvr]

@@flyingthenest Ahh. I see. He's getting so vocal now, that any Koa and Hunter footage always makes me smile. (And you guys are pretty great too).

[@NsTheName]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned it, but the last few videos have had, "New frames need analyzing; click Analyze." This seems to happen right in the middle of the video. Anyway, I absolutely love seeing those beautiful, sweeping views!

[@flyingthenest]

argh did it appear AGAIN in this video? so frustrating being having such issues with Premiere Pro

[@NsTheName]

@@flyingthenest Unfortunately 😞 Doesn’t take away from the video, just wanted to you be aware ☺️

[@IsabelleMoegelin]

Hunter and Jess on that boat = the cutest little duo! 😍

[@Halal.Voyager]

Always feel like I'm traveling with you when I see your vlog! Been 2 years off coz i was studying and now Hunter already grown up and baby Koa is there! Hats off to keep traveling the world :):)

[@Peachlover345]

This trip looks incredible. I can’t wait to go. So relaxing as a family too.

[@flyingthenest]

yep we loved it here!

[@wendigareau7298]

Stunning video, the Dolomites are on my bucket list! OMG Steve, you did the canyoning while filming! Brave!

[@Odetarimaite]

Being from Lithuania which is mostly flat I can agree with you - mountains are my favourite. But also nice blue beaches as the Baltic sea is not so much blue. This episode is amazing and I'm envious 😅😅

[@ldhpc]

My 8 year old grandson watched this episode with me and even he was mesmerized by the gorgeous scenery! Since I returned from Fiji two weeks ago he assumed Italy might be our next destination. I laughed and said no but I sure would love to! Great photography!

[@flyingthenest]

awww say hi to him from us!

[@Travelling_Jonoberries]

Oh what a great series of episodes on the beauty of the Italian Alps. It shows you how popular Italy is, never mind about the hike you always find something to entertain us all. We will follow you anywhere you know, as you guys are the best and we so much enjoy your expeditions, tours and travels. Take care, be safe and God Bless you all.

[@crystalphillips3213]

Thanks guys for sharing 😂 so beautiful ❤

[@ZoeShears]

Thank you so much for sourcing such a great free trial of headspace. I was just thinking about starting meditation and this is going to help me so much. I am loving these Italy vlogs I really want to visit Italy at some point.

[@DanielleGlick]

Thank you so much for showing this region! I don't understand why it isn't covered more by travel vloggers and not just extreme hikers, but it's near the top of my bucket list now. Also that running shot you got of Hunter in the last vid that is in this intro is one of your best shots of her ever. Hope to see it in more vids!

[@flyingthenest]

ooooh some of those extreme hikes you can do are crazy!!

[@Lenore-S]

The scenery looks absolutely stunning!! Definitely adding this to my bucket list ❤

[@heykatrinamaree1197]

I feel the exact same! I’m from Perth as well and just did the Dolomites and the Valtellina region in Italy, in October, and couldn’t get over the beautiful mountains. Our family from the area didn’t get our awe and kept suggesting for us to see the coast haha Love the videos!

[@grace7rose]

I'm loving these videos so much!! So amazing to be able to feel like I'm right there along with you guys, exploring the world! I need to start writing my bucket list!! Thanks always ❤

[@debstockdale3270]

I love the reference to lake Louise. Lake Louise has become equally as difficult to get to since Covid hit. If you’re not there early you aren’t getting parking and have to book a bus ticket a day ahead. I gotta say the views were spectacular and actually does remind you of lake Louise. Such a fun memory for you and your family

[@flyingthenest]

Oh no! we are planning to go there around Christmas time - hope its not too hard to get in!

[@debstockdale3270]

@@flyingthenest in the winter you might have an easier time finding parking. I went twice, I took a friend visiting from another country and we snowshoed on the lake in February and managed to get right in and park on the upper tier. I went again in the fall, got there before 9am and could not park. Had to park half way down the hill and follow a beautiful path to the lake. Keep in mind it’s a beautiful hike up. The tickets you can order online and you go to the ski hill for pick up. But since the ski hill might be open. They might have different options available. Either way worth a shoot trying to park

[@tanyawesolowski8876]

My 20-year-old son has returned from a summer trekking with friends in the Austrian mountains, and I couldn't be prouder. Like you, my husband and I always prioritised travelling ( mostly budget) with our children, and we have certainly instilled a love of adventure in them! Incidentally, he experienced a missile attack drill in Tapei for the day ( the city went underground and silent for 30 mins) and flash flooding in the mountains that destroyed his car rental, but he came home safely.

[@maryabreu6924]

Beautiful! I’m surprised they didn’t give you life jackets when you went rowing .

[@aris1956]

I'm a little surprised too, especially considering that there were also children on the boat.

[@scubbasan]

Italian law says that while sailing/motorboating in rivers and lakes, one lifejacket per person is mandatory to have on board. But weirdly enough, it does not say anything specific about rowing boats. So in this case, they were given just a life buoy.. I would have asked them directly about this. Thankfully this lake is very calm and those boats dont flip easily, but with little kids it would be more responsible to provide lifejackets

[@kimharris9226]

Thnku again for sharing another wonderfully stunning video of such glorious scenery and leþing us go along with u guys in ur family life xx Be safe in ur travels many blessings

[@kaizen2049]

You guys are living the dream ❤❤❤ love the vlogs

[@flyingthenest]

aww thank you!! seriously appreicate it EVERY single day when we can visit spots like this to show you guys!

[@karenhenley2195]

Hunter looks so much like Jess and Koa looks so much like Steven. Your family is just beautiful, with so much love, joy, and happiness. The pictures of your family taken on the beach in Perth are absolutely gorgeous.They should all be framed and up on the wall at your spectacular home in Perth.

[@Trish088]

What an uplifting video! You captured the beauty of the Dolomites so well. I have now put Lago di Braies on my bucket list to visit. Absolutely gorgeous! Love, love, love the cover pic of Hunter and Jess in their matching dresses in the rowboat! 💞

[@arjayandjasmina]

such a surreal landscape

[@flyingthenest]

Sooo unreal!!

[@Mel.H_]

This was awesome! Beautiful! And omg Steve that cannon trip was 🤯😅❤🎉

[@cristianmanni4109]

Attention: most part of the Dolomites are in Veneto, Trentino and Friuli, which are not Germanic in the language and history: only 14% are in the province of Bolzano. The rest is divided between the provinces of Pordenone, Udine, Trento and above all Belluno (46%). Which are not Germanic-speaking provinces. Few people know that the Belluno Dolomites belong to the same region as Venice (Veneto). And they have a long history that unites them.

[@ThePassportPilgrim]

Another awesome video!❤️

[@flyingthenest]

❤️❤️ aww thank you so glad you enjoyed!

[@bronwynquinn4477]

I love headspace! Such a great resource! Loved this vid! You are all beautiful!

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great vlog as always! What a Great trip! Lake Garda is a must do for all Scandinavian seniors. I dont know why. Keep up the good work. Be safe!

[@Oorscottishescapades]

Omg what a beautiful destination! 🤩

[@flyingthenest]

🤩🤩 we LOVED it here!

[@aris1956]

Tourists coming to Italy should not only visit Rome, Venice or Florence, they should also visit these places that are unique in the world, of extraordinary beauty !

[@jessbest3151]

Another great video! You guys are the best at what you do! Your videos are so inspiring. Off to the Dolomites!!!! I can say that about every trip you go on. LOL

[@elenamocan3650]

When I watch you, guys, I see happiness: a wonderful family living a happy life. ❤

[@adriannacabrera9013]

Aww thank you so much for sharing this beautiful journey with us you guys are so amazing together keep up the good work

[@T-Mary76]

Love the way you work around the family and know when to chill and take some family time ❤❤

[@kristaready8812]

Great video guys! The kids are so animated and your adventures are very entertaining! Thank you 🤗💞

[@paulasymonds9100]

Oh my goodness! The beautiful Mountains and Steven's final jaunt, WOW!! I cracked up watching Hunter try to navigate eating pasta and enjoyed her good humor about the process. Koa is growing up so fast! My heat goes out to him with his car sickness. I too was a car sick kid, so much so that my family gave me my own can to hold between my knees just in case. It even had my name on it!!

[@ingridneugebauer7562]

Stunning thank you! Safe travels 💚💛🧡🩵

[@diannemclellan3250]

Amazing Videos The Dolimites are so beautiful the kiddies are growing so fast & enjoying all the adventures. Cheers Dianne from Australia

[@underwriter53]

Mountains for me, always! 🏔️

[@annasala957]

The mountains are home, but the first time I saw the desert I was dumbfounded. It was in Texas and I was so amazed. Those views from your hotel were breathtaking.

[@madisonclark9177]

Food is definitely the reason I travel! Living in the mountains of Western Canada gives me stunning nature and wildlife, but I crave food-Italian, Mexican, French, Argentinian, etc.

[@stomas5640]

I skied Val Gardena many years ago. FABULOUS!

[@soapiesoap5649]

Yes mountains especially for us west Aussies with how flat our state is

[@FireCracker3240]

Happy Saturday! What a fantastic end to your Dolomites adventure! Hunter is always a delight, more and more every day. She's so funny and sassy, roasting Jess about her rowing! And it's so amazing to see Koa grow and really start to enjoy the experiences. His little personality is really starting to shine through, and I think this video is the first time I've noticed that I think he has... dimples? 🥰

[@JackieScoggins]

Hello from Chattanooga Tennessee. Beautiful places in Italy. Coa is walking around and having fun with Hunter. Food looks great. Thank you for sharing your time with me. 😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@TheAtanyrate]

Hi Jackie! I am in Johnson City, TN. Love Flying the Nest. So glad to see a "neighbor Vol" on here.

[@KylieJFirth]

The mountains are spectacular,but I love the architecture in Europe as well.

[@flyingthenest]

Agreed!

[@tiinah-b2326]

To answer your question: definitely mountains! I have absolutely loved them all my life. I have big dreams to make it over that way one day. Love watching your travels…. Especially the ones in the mountains 🥰 Regards, a Sydney mum

[@flyingthenest]

Moutnains always have that WOW factor!

[@pegcaptain]

There's always time for Italy

[@flyingthenest]

Always!

[@joanneduncan7794]

Another fellow Perth follower here. Yes, the mountains are definitely amazing to us. I have only seen The Remarkables in NZ, but I plan to see Banff in Canada. Italy is on our list to see, and I will now be putting the Dolimites on the list.

[@nahhhhhhan]

Love the thumbnail picture!! ❤❤❤

[@flyingthenest]

❤ ❤ aww thank you!! literally just straight out of the camera! Lake Blais is SO beautiful

[@erikagholston6610]

Love the vlogs. Thanks for taking me along on the journey.

[@flyingthenest]

Glad you like them!

[@OziJo1]

Yes! As a Sydneysider, I believe we have the best beaches in Australia. So when travelling, for me too, it’s the mountains. I was blown away when we went to Banff in winter and wanted to go back and do the Rocky Mountaineer in Autumn. Now I have the Dolomites on my bucket list.

[@cristianmanni4109]

You talk like this because Australia is very big and obviously has a lot of beaches. And you don't know the Italian ones: try to look at those of Sardinia, Puglia... Or the Island of Elba, Giglio, Argentario. Then you tell me if they are less beautiful than the Australian ones. I bet you'll be amazed.Before making a judgment, it is necessary to know. And I didn't mention the beauty of the beaches of the Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast, unique in the world and a World Heritage Site. For Sardinia, look for and look at the "Costa Smeralda".

[@TheAtanyrate]

I want to do the course at the end! ❤

[@martinalemmerhofer6937]

Such fun and beautiful!❤

[@flyingthenest]

❤❤

[@murakami4]

These 2 CUTIES Makes The NEST COMPLETE :)

[@claudiofoiadelli8721]

bel video, per la verità quando si mangiano gli spaghetti il cucchiaio non viene mai utilizzato è sufficiente la forchetta

[@pamelagordon869]

Love your videos and can't believe how quick koa is growing up ❤❤❤❤

[@flyingthenest]

❤❤❤ aww thansk Pam!! YES he is growing up soo much he isn't a baby anymore - turning into a little kid!

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Wauw your fantastic Drone / Camera shots 😍😍😍😍😍 absolutely wonderful Aww Jess you’re matching Dresses with Hunter just so sweet ❤. What a Fantastic trip It just amazes me the Beauty of the Mountains there and How lucky you were with the Weather 😜. Koa just so cute hearing his Chat. And seeing Hunter helping him up the stairs Your Europe Road trip has been just breathtaking all the way 😊 looking forward to where you’re off to what the next adventures are 😜. Safe Travels 🥰

[@patrickcooper9658]

Thanks much for the fun day👌

[@flyingthenest]

Thanks for coming along :)

[@Yahooice]

Beautiful video. Thank you again. Love from Norway 🇳🇴 ❤❤❤

[@flyingthenest]

Thank you too!!! Hope you enjoyed our Norway series!

[@GJGBTL231]

BTW the lake is also called Pragser Wildsee as you have stayed in the part of Italy where also German is spoken

[@emlizw1]

WOW!!! That was amazing, that blows Park City Utah out of the water and that some of the hotels are and the gondola are built to look like places like these. Koa and Hunter crack me up! I love those two little ones. Those lakes wow, the food yum! and Stephen that adventure looked CRAZY fun!! The Dolomites and Italy in general is now a MUST go to on my bucket list. I wonder if I could take a month off work just to hit up all the places in Italy I want too hmm...

[@flyingthenest]

aww thanks so much!!

[@Lela68-theItaliangorl]

Italian here. Loved your video ❤

[@susantinnion1794]

Such a beautiful place 😍

[@bajlandiabajlandia5898]

Wonderfully 😍🤗🚡🚡! What a trip!

[@OziJo1]

Bonus adventure at the end. Well dave Steve!

[@annieis300]

I absolutely LOVED this... thank you for sharing!!! 💚🤍❤

[@Sabrina.travel.adventures]

Spectacular once more ❤ Love Italy 🇮🇹 On my bucket list hopefully 🙏🏼 we ll do the same soon Thanks you Sabrina🇫🇷🇬🇧

[@flyingthenest]

Thanks Sabrina!

[@rachel.isabelle]

I'm like you guys, the thing that makes me go wow are mountains, and alpine lakes! I'm from Australia too and our mountains really can't compare to that of North America and Europe! 😍 Was also great to see what was at the top of that mountain at Gardena Pass, I went there last year, but that chairlift was closed and I was catching the bus and didn't want to miss it so I never finished the hike lol

[@b.s.7896]

Welcome to Italy!🥰 I m living in the near of the Dolomites, exactly a little bit in the South..Mezzolombardo. Would you like to take a Coffee together or a Pizza with me and your little cute kids? Regards, Birgit

[@emmaipsaro4711]

I can't wait to hear Koa's accent come out, Hunter's little voice with her accent is my absolute favourite thing ever!!

[@neoanderson726]

Jess has just grown since becoming a mom so confident . Motherhood agrees with Jess. everyone I know personally who became a mom was LESS after becoming a mother not so with Jess

[@yasminatkinson8281]

Hi I’m a new subscriber ❤❤ I’m a big fan of Disney.

[@denisemoskala255]

That was beautiful

[@susanvaughan4210]

Wow. Koa is becoming so verbal. I love that he prefers BONK beds to bunk beds!

[@huseyinserin2599]

You are a very beautiful family. I met you through a video you shot in Turkey. Unfortunately, I have fun with you as I watch you because of the deep economic difficulties in this geography where I live. I do not know English and I usually watch videos with subtitles. Sometimes I watch you without turning on the subtitle option. You are such a beautiful couple that this beauty has passed on to your face and children. Even though we do not speak the same language, I feel warm just by watching you. I kiss you all and love you very much. Always have fun and laugh like this.

[@number17m]

Whaat? I was just planning my trip to Dolomites and wanted to see again your last video and i see this. Nice

[@flyingthenest]

No wy!! enjoy! i think when we have some spare time in November we will pop a map together!

[@zaydgajia3478]

Going Italy in a few days, hope to bump into you all! Looks amazing!

[@flyingthenest]

aww amazing - where you going?

[@zaydgajia3478]

@@flyingthenestWill be in Milan and Lake Garda in the next few days!

[@twinkhel]

Koa’s words!! He’ll be talking soon! 😊

[@cmlackey1]

Thank you for sharing.❤

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

I'm really enjoyed with your beautiful adventure guys 😁the view from the top it's fantastic🤩 🏞Love the video 🤗Thanks a lot for sharing and take care guys 👍

[@janicemeadows6891]

Beautiful family beautiful views ❤

[@flyingthenest]

❤❤

[@barber0611]

beautiful!!!

[@Valeriapadic]

que hermoso todo

[@p.herrmann4538]

The Dolomites are my favorite part of the Alps

[@teagz621]

Ko has so much hair Hahaha he looks like an older gentleman, handsome but like he's older. I dunno how to explain it! 😂❤️ Great video family!

[@flyingthenest]

hehe

[@ornellaap5029]

All wanderfull as italian i m ashamed they charged 500 euro at night i m glad you loved it

[@joywilson9212]

California has some gorgeous mountains. We have Yosemite National Park and Big Bear and Mammoth Mountain.

[@flyingthenest]

Oooh need to go to Yosemite!!

[@anniedonnelly7416]

The walk you took around the second lake reminds me of a walk in Acadia, in Maine USA. The area where you can get popovers; I forget the name of the walk

[@BillionaireGirl-ec1xt]

Hey, love your videos. It would be really helpful if you could also tell the names of the towns you are staying and hikes you are doing , as someone who is watching these for planning an itinerary knowing the names of towns help.

[@Vinceventuring]

The bucket list keeps growing while the bank account keeps shrinking guys 😂 another awesome one

[@donaldyarad5088]

Hey guys - fantastic seeing your travels in Italy - what time of year are you traveling there? Keep up the brilliant work ❤️❤️❤️

[@MK-it2gv]

I saw a bike by itself on the ski lift earlier in the video and was laughing then you went up there with a luggage and an extra bike

[@djohnson5348]

Some of the canyoning looked pretty intense! I've had the same response as Hunter to polenta!

[@flyingthenest]

It hoenstly was! i got a bunch of other footage but I lost my camera canyoning :(

[@denisepoder8668]

Magic isn’t it. We love the Dolomiti’s.

[@davidrigby3874]

I loved the girls matching dresses

[@flyingthenest]

hehe so cute!

[@traciannveno]

Wow ❤️💖💞