Our Hearts Were Stolen by Byron Bay, Australia..

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

I’m glad you’re falling for Australia!

[@juanmarcelandrhylan]

We have absolutely fallen 🥲 never wanna leave..

[@planetcountryradio8622]

The birds are Ibis. Like a lot of things in Australia, we gave them a nickname. They're 'Bin Chickens' because the use their ugly long beeks to open up rubbish bin lids to scavenge for food scraps!

[@juanmarcelandrhylan]

Hahaha yesss this is exactly the answer we needed.. it all makes sense now 😂 we always see them rummaging through trash. Love them, but they definitely aren't the prettiest birds in Australia..

[@ramio1983]

The Word UGLY and IBIS do NOT belong in the same sentence thank you very much haha they were once Gods. lol

[@Brightangel55]

This bird is an Australian native ibis but if you check out some Egyptian artwork, you'll see their relatives - the Egyptian ibis. Ancient Egyptians revered them. The god Thoth is depicted with the head of an ibis. I'm pretty sure the ancient Egyptians didn't call them bin chickens 😅

[@xymonau2468]

@@juanmarcelandrhylan Twenty five years ago you never saw them anywhere. They are wetland birds, but their habitat has been taken over, so they found their way to the cities and are survivors. They are aggresive with each other, but not people. They make a mess, but they are poor things. In the distant past, farmers would shoot them, believing they were eating their crops, but they weren't. Instead, they were eating all the pests and spiders, etc, and helping to prevent pests on crops. So farmers are mostly responsible for these poor things having nowhere to go. I get these in my yard and also big spoonbills at times. Pigs don't roll around "in their own filth" naturally. Just like hippopotamuses, they require a coating of mud to prevent sunburn and infestation.

[@adrianblades530]

They are beautiful regal birds who have to live among us because we destroyed their natural habitat.

[@zalired8925]

Byron Bay is definitely not the old village I remember. The only international tourists were American or Hawaiian surfers who thumbed a lift down from Ballina. Used to stumble out of the Piggery broke and feeling for the door after catching some of the best local and national live pub bands. Sleeping in the back of my old Kingswood wagon in the carpark at Tallows back beach after downing a bottle of Penfolds Tawny Port. Then waking up on sunrise with the sun smashing my eyes and head and a mouth drier than the bottom of a cocky's cage. After skulling water from the bottle kept in the back of the wagan for the radiator, grab the board and stumble down the track onto the beach. Once your feet touch the sand the sore eyes disappear then the second your board hits the water and you feel it on you the new day begins. Unless the water is too warm, you wouldn't believe how much energy it drains just sitting on your board when it is cooler out of the water.

[@cozzazee4043]

Jesus mate, stop it, your bringing a tear to my eye. The Bay was so good back then. And party central, chilled town, and great people. Wish I could turn back time mate.

[@dianneking3616]

Yes it’s become over crowded and Touristy not like the old days.

[@helena003]

I miss that Byron Bay so much its so sad I wish it hadn't become so touristy and marketed

[@happyhappyaus2128]

Those birds are called ibis... But we call them bin chickens lol.

[@juanmarcelandrhylan]

Ahh got it, thank you haha

[@oobalooba.]

You two are such a beautiful couple!!! So in tune with each other. Your relaxed energy transfers through to your audience, so it’s always a joy to watch 😊🤎✨

[@ellisgarvin]

Trust me, they know they're beautiful. That's why 90% of this video about Byron Bay only shows them walking around smiling and looking pretty.

[@kamibii]

Every australia vlog just keeps getting more beautiful..byron bay just looked magical!🥺💖

[@cozzazee4043]

It was 50 years ago. Now full of clowns.

[@Indira-]

This vlog is incredible! The views are just amazing, like from a movie! Thank you for the opportunity to relax and enjoy the beauty of Australia 🥹🫶

[@juanmarcelandrhylan]

We are so happy that you like it ❤️ thank you so much for the kind words 🥰

[@sugoikirei]

Pigs are very clean animals. They only roll around in mud to cool themselves down. And they are cute! Friends not food ❤️

[@Aussie-63]

You two give me hope for the world. Never let her go Jaun. Hope you enjoy your Aussie adventure as much as we love having you here. Take care and safe travels. Love from N.S.W 🦘🐨😎

[@vitoriaarruda2968]

You guys REALLY need to come to Portugal, and not just the mainland, you will fall in love with Azores and Madeira, trust me 😃

[@dianneking3616]

No Surf.

[@vitoriaarruda2968]

There's plenty of surf in Azores 😅​@@dianneking3616

[@michael.j.ricardo]

I love your videos and music selection is spot on 👌🏻 I’m glad you are enjoying our beautiful country. We are blessed here.

[@kristenm9080]

This vlog made me a little homesick 😢 Byron is 30 mins from my Nannas and wow is it a spectacular place. Once I move back home, I’m so excited to go back

[@ingridnh1]

Byron Bay now on my “must visit” list! You captured it all so beautifully and that sunset….to die for! Nature just doesn’t ever disappoint does it? ❤

[@leahlapham5634]

Sooo happy you’re enjoying our beautiful scenery. Yes please, move here ❤

[@juanmarcelandrhylan]

We are very seriously looking into it hahaha, hopefully the visa process is relatively easy for americans 🤞🏽

[@helenredmond2742]

I'm almost 80 and grew up at the beaches and won medal for long boarding at 16 and later engagement at Bryon...A full lifetime ago but finally moved back a few beaches north after my husband died..It's definitely Gods country and feel blessed ea day I look out and see blue sky and ocean so blue though even when sky is black and ocean angry it's also a sight to behold...If you have time go inland for few minutes to Bangalow and enjoy lunch and view fm mountain down to Byron Bay..We certainly have a beautiful and different country and I've travelled through Europe up to Nordcapp Norway through Scotland Ireland and they are very beautiful but love to be home here on the beach...

[@bygeorgiafr]

Hooo the view 😍 this vlog of Australia is my favorite

[@juliananopaisdomapleleaf]

the views are just amazing everywhere 😍😍😍

[@Jennifer-mv9pg]

Wonderful advertisement for Byron Bay and Australia!

[@yipmabaruya1148]

Like #5, Good night from Yipma Baruya KZbin channel, Papua New Guinea

[@juanmarcelandrhylan]

Thank you for being here 🤍

[@yipmabaruya1148]

@@juanmarcelandrhylan may God bless your journey,

[@juanmarcelandrhylan]

@@yipmabaruya1148 God bless you too ❤️ thank you!

[@dianaperry1929]

❤❤❤ To the Papua New Guinean's..We Australians are very appreciative of the "Fuzzy Wuzzies"❤❤❤

[@bennwatson6493]

Just found your channel the other day, what a pleasure it is seeing you both enjoy this beautiful country we live in here. The way you both observe and appreciate all the little things that makes this so special reminded me to do the same too like I’m seeing it all for the first time like you both are. Thank you for sharing your journey. Like someone else said, you’re welcome to move here, couples so full of joy and love like you two are a very special to have around! Enjoy the rest your journey! Much love!

[@wallywombat164]

Aust can only be a better place with more people like yourselves moving there. ❤❤❤❤

[@andreamorales8129]

You have the most chill and soft energy. It’s really nice to watch. ❤

[@eloamgomes]

I just wanna live like you guys just don’t know how 😩

[@eveleong7853]

I love your vlogs so much!!!❤ never stop posting!

[@juanmarcelandrhylan]

Thank you so much ❤️ we promise that we don't plan on stopping any time in the near future haha 🥰

[@yokoscott4836]

Rhylan, you are so beautiful with the dress ,looking super perfect in the green farm location. The piggies were so cute ! Australia has been so wonderful to see ! Love you guys 💕

[@mattsmith3135]

Next time I'm visiting Australia, I'll definitely have to check out Byron Bay. It was lovely to see Juan being 'extra' smitten by Rhylan in this video, so sweet! :) And Rhylan's little wave at 6:44 made me chuckle. 😄

[@juanmarcelandrhylan]

Yesss you must visit Byron Bay next time - it is an absolute GEM!! And hahaha it's hard not to fall deeper for her every time that I look at her 🤍

[@morgandriver7074]

This is one of my favourite vlogs yet from you guys (definitely top 10 😉) Thank you for sharing your travels for those of us who can’t yet xxx

[@coraliemoller3896]

The Australian Ibis, aka the White Ibis, has also migrated to urban areas where human scraps provide easy pickings from garbage bins. Hence their nickname of Bin Chicken,

[@benrodes]

hey mate!" amazing video,.. 🙌 what camera do you use? thanksss

[@SacchiShin-Clayton]

After two months of fieldwork for my PhD in rural Indonesia, your videos are the best way to relax and re-energize! Thank you both! Hope you have a lovely time in Australia. I may be wrong, but I think the birds look like the Australian White Ibis

[@juanmarcelandrhylan]

Wow, that is so impressive! Wishing you all the best on this journey you're on ❤️ thank you so much for the kind words & support 🥰

[@skp115]

Fun fact for your viewers, The Byron Bay lighthouse is Australia’s most Easterly point. You cannot go further East than that lighthouse in Australia

[@callumlawrence3804]

That said, Byron Bay isn't even the most easterly point in NSW! It's the Australian mainland most easterly point. Lord Howe Island (NSW) norfolk Island (Australian territory) and Macquarie Island are further East and still technically Australia.

[@greggcampbell7152]

as is Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island in QLD but much closer to the mainland@@callumlawrence3804

[@morphorhetenor]

Australia is my dream, aww…

[@wendyslevison4616]

Hi Juan and Rhylan! I just watched this video as I’m planning a holiday in Byron Bay. I’m wondering if you can tell me which airbnb you stayed in? I’m completely overwhelmed trying to figure out where to stay! 😀

[@juanmarcelandrhylan]

Of course!! Here is a link to the Airbnb we stayed in for our Byron Bay trip: www.airbnb.com/slink/Jkag361Z

[@wendyslevison4616]

@@juanmarcelandrhylan Thank you so much!!!!

[@ray.shoesmith]

What a lovely couple, I'm glad you like our country 😊

[@Danger_Mouse3619]

I've been there with mates for 2 weeks when we finish high school in 92. Spent NYE there and partied and relaxed. Back then it wasnt like it is today with so many tourists.

[@petermcculloch4933]

You should have been there in the seventies.And I am sure the sixties were even better.

[@PhilipShand]

Pigs don't roll in their own "muck" as you put it,mud yes,but they tend to crap in one place away from their "living area"

[@sarahwilliams5718]

Massive tip for anywhere in Oz, especially up north. Hats and sunscreen!!!

[@roseju3672]

Came across this video randomly and just want to say she is so beautiful and glowing. Now I want to visit Byron Bay again!

[@jessecleay]

Would love to know the name of the Airbnb you stayed in?

[@crusaderqk]

New subscriber here. I just find your vlogs soooo relaxing. Keep it up guys!

[@sidneymartin1947]

Great video! I will be going there in January. This gives me a nice preview.

[@johnnydesimone8019]

Omg I LOVE Byron. I’m from Melbourne and just went there for the first time myself. Those birds at 5:30 are Ibises, otherwise known as bin chickens 🤢

[@yurilemming4130]

Drove past a couple of days ago, its only 50 minutes down the road from Currumbin.

[@karenkneale2013]

Mud is a very natural sunscreen for pigs and on a hot day it cools them down. Love your video

[@kenegan7649]

My grandfather was a postman in Byron when he was 14..then sailed down to Sydney to join the navy..just in time for..ww1

[@rob1119]

I bet your heart wasn’t the only thing stolen. Byron is the most expensive over rated location in Australia. So many other better places & beaches in the country than Byron. It’s only real claim to fame other than being a rip off, is the most easterly point of Australia. Drive further south to places like Yamba, Minnie Waters, Corindi & Moonee beaches. You won’t be disappointed.

[@theweekendmagazine4657]

I was wondering How do you handle body hair while travelling this much ?

[@cozzazee4043]

You two are great. Love that you love Byron. But if you want a true experience of the place, hang with some locals. Not the tourist trap crap. Don't do that for clout. And if your scared then you shouldn't be in Australia if you can not mingle with locals. Otherwise it's fake.

[@lucivaniarosadasilva8647]

I love this channel I am here to learn English I am from Brazil I did loved you visited Brazil

[@gramsmith1366]

Every blogger who visits Australia raves about the food. A well traveled Italian chef told me many years ago that the two best countries in the world for food were....

[@louislynge]

Those long nose birds are called Ibis, they are the same bird that Thoth the Egyptian god was made too look like. Thoth brought knowledge and writing to the Egyptians... The Egyptians followed the migration of the Ibis from Egypt to Australia (their two homes), and they found the Ancient Tribal mobs where they earnt the rights to some stories (about creation) and they took this knowledge back to Egypt and made it into their own religion (which also fed into modern Christianity etc).

[@katherine.zacheis]

I don’t mean this as a hate comment, but I hope your relationship is as healthy as it seems online! You seem to like each others company and respect each other when you’re talking. I just know behind the scenes it’s not always as beautiful. My partner and I just talked about moving to Queensland in 4 or 5 years after we save up. You make this country look so beautiful!

[@FredSmart-b7z]

The birds are White ibis better known to Aussies as bin chickens due to their propensity to forage in Council bins.

[@noneofyourbusiness5433]

We call those birds dump chooks. ( rubbish dump chickens )

[@garrysecuramot]

Noosa and the Sunshine Coast hinterland is just as beautiful, if not more so than Byron Bay. It's a shame you didn't travel north of Brisbane.

[@daidavies6210]

I hear Alis Springs is a RIOT this time of year …..😂

[@wallywombat164]

I have not lived home for many years. You make me miss Australia very very much. I don't know weather to thank or curse you both. ❤❤❤❤

[@mattgatfield5359]

Try the sunsets at Margaret River- truly spectacular

[@PhotoRam405]

"Home by the sea" by Natalie Walton is the book to read if you like this place

[@PhotoRam405]

Bro she's complexity in love with you, it's the look in her eyes

[@ricklocke1187]

You guys ehould have hats on

[@rubylindsay1153]

where is Rhylans white dress from??

[@lyrical-feline]

Loving your spirit and travel stories! You would love Emerald Beach, between Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour. Gorgeous seaside village. Beautiful beaches and amazing walk over Look At Me Now headland with kangaroos and views up and down the coast. Enjoy your travels!

[@paulhunt3307]

Did I hear you say you're from Switzerland? I thought California or Oregon... Nice to see you reading books Rhylan!

[@eons8941]

Did you Run into the hemsworth brothers

[@BecsTravels]

The most beautiful sunset I've ever seen was in Byron Bay circa July 2017

[@dasta7658]

The Ibis are birds we Australians call Bin Chickens, there is even a song about them here on YT "The Ibis Song! (A Song About Birds)" . It sums up what we feel about them.

[@brendoncrofts6714]

Shoes of guys get that earth under feet

[@faithsiricord4957]

omg where is rhylan's dress from!! xx

[@Sal-tm3tp]

I think there may be a topless sunbather at around 3.18 if you want to make sure it’s okay 👌

[@timdunn1201]

That’s a bin chicken

[@StephenOshea]

the view from the lighthouse is amazing. i have been here

[@Rooster1976_1]

I hope I find love like you two have !!!!

[@juanmarcelandrhylan]

That's so sweet, thank you so much. Everyone deserves true love ❤️

[@petercharles8306]

Try the Bay Leaf Cafe Byron Bay...the best!!

[@louisaklimentos7583]

Yuraygir National park is amazing and is near Byron Bay . Byron Bay hinterland is stunning with rainforest to explore . Bellingen River National Park is stunning . You can visit Nimbin , where the hippies are . Enjoy !!

[@galaxiestella8075]

Thank you guys for remember me memories, I was there 5 years ago 🥰, you’re so lovely by the way, enjoy these beautiful moments 🙏

[@michaelmayo9048]

Great job on your videos of oz ...

[@bludocc1]

Love Byron Bay and the hinterland so lush so warm and can be so wet ........... The Northern Rivers region of NSW is pretty amazing country . Byron is certainly a great place to hang out thank you for stirring my memories , just about time to get back there . Your video about Melbourne smashed it as well , so beautifully done . Need to get my hands on some more of the " jam " donuts !

[@Danger_Mouse3619]

Well if you move 5o Byron Bay you either retire or have a job there. You cant move there if your unemployed here in Australia and still get the welfare payments from the government. Its the only place in Australia because life is so nice there and dont want the unemployed moving there. Can move there but you'll need to support your self somehow.

[@jasonwright9405]

Which better Byron or Noosa?

[@Hoonbernator1590]

How'd you go with that sunburn? LOL ;)

[@gemcrowe3242]

If you do the lighthouse walk again, you can go via Wategos beach which is probably more beautiful than along the road 😊

[@valeriecxx3899]

Love Byron and the Farm. No doubt you know by now the birds are Ibis, known colloquially as ‘bin chickens. You see to be having a wonderful holiday but really need a hat in our hot sun.

[@barbaraterracciano1]

U guys r beautiful love u alot❤❤❤❤

[@libbypeace68]

I hope you had the opportunity to visit other places in Byron's general area. I live nearby and there is so much on offer. There is a great art gallery about 40 minutes north of Byron.

[@BrendanShephard]

That sir, is a bin chicken.

[@kenegan7649]

We call em bin chickens

[@RalphCommins]

Only wish the best for you guys. Glad you're loving straya would love to see you guys snorkel and do ocean activities to become a full Australian. (Just be friendly with some of the little sharks you might see).

[@matallens3006]

Have a great trip ,and enjoy our beautiful country and people here👍🙂🇭🇲🦘

[@JustJokes-bw4fs]

I'm Western Australian and until I recently started watching these foreigner travel videos, like yours, did I know what a bin chicken was either haha. We have many types of Ibis in Western Australia but, they don't go in the bins.

[@fionamainey7686]

I'm currently at Bluey's Beach, south of Foster. It is my "Byron Bay" i.e. makes my heart sing.

[@olivialevis]

you guys are magically beautiful and made me fall in love with australia

[@alyssamag6413]

Silent viewer here :) love the way you both vlog! A nice balance of views and talking ❤️ you guys are the cutest

[@joshhowe3477]

We call those birds bin chickens

[@peterbreis5407]

You are so good, so awesome, so amazing. 👍

[@kylegibson5933]

You are currently in the area of coast where Chris Hemsworth lives 🤙

[@JaneDoe-se8ku]

You found a piece of Aussie Paradise for sure. :)

[@chipsblossom1904]

Beautiful Australia and your attire looks beautiful. I'm enjoying the views.

[@tommayne4489]

Bin chooks!!!

[@ShannonQT85]

You both look so gorgeous all the time but something in this vlog really made you both really radiate your beauty inside and out

[@iamcryptohodl]

Man I loved it Byron bay is so special captured it well. 👍