Our First Thoughts on Oman (not what we expected)

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Hi, we are Stephen, Jess and little Hunter, a traveling family who spent 2020 self-converting a van before moving in full-time to drive around our home country of Australia. We have now completed our lap, said our goodbyes, and resumed full-time travel before we wait for our second baby to arrive.

[@boppermacca9346]

The beauty of your channel is, you take us off the beaten path to some locations that most would not think of as a tourist destination & you have meaningful journeys and meet great people

[@flyingthenest]

naww thank you!! we couldnt believe Oman when we saw a few IG stories - we had to book a trip here and it didn't disappoint!

[@amy5255]

Having lived in Oman, it’s somewhere I think everyone needs to visit. It’s such a special place in the Middle East with some of the friendliest people you will ever meet

[@NasserSaid90]

Welcome back at anytime

[@davidjma7226]

Yep. We live in Oman. It's the region's best kept secret. Tourism is up 35% vs last year - 2023

[@alyaqdhanaljadidi8605]

I am from Oman and have been following you guys for years!!! So glad you finally visited my beautiful country!!! 😁 I would recommend you to visit Alhamra, Jabal Akhdar, Sur, the sink whole, Wadi Shab, Wadi Bani Khalid, Sharqiyya Sands, Salalah… the weather is cool at the moment so I really hope you enjoy!!! I’ll be more than happy to help with anything!! Love you guys❤❤

[@flyingthenest]

Aww yay!! You live in such a beautiful country!!

[@KaaciiLovee]

You guys are literally the coolest parents in the world raising the coolest kids! I absolutely admire you guys so much and love how your content just gets better and better each week. Thank you for being so darn awesome!

[@flyingthenest]

Oh wow seriously thanks so much!!

[@mennasdrawings429]

Oman is amazing , it's kinda a country most people don't know about until you visit it ❤

[@Mr.Mohad.1990]

Welcome, I am from Oman, specifically from the city of Nizwa, and I was very happy that you came to my city. I wish you a happy stay.❤❤❤❤

[@susantinnion1794]

Hunters laugh is enough to cheer up anyone’s day 😍😍😍😍

[@shabibjuma4362]

Im from Oman 🇴🇲 and really thank you for your Video its amazing. Welcome to my country. Your experience will totally different. You need to visit a lot of places in Oman such as Salalah from July till September you will not believe you are in Oman because its a piece from Haven. 🇴🇲 🇴🇲 🇴🇲 🇴🇲

[@mapsandfootprints]

Had no idea you could see so much marine life in Oman! Now I absolutely have to visit 😍

[@flyingthenest]

The water is stunning!!

[@NasserSaid90]

You are welcome if you need tour guide let me know

[@kassideerich]

Not me crying at Hunter swimming with the whale shark. 🥹🥹 Jess and Stephen, you are the coolest parents, giving your kids unreal experiences!! I love your videos, as always. 🫶🏼

[@TwosomeTravellers]

Finally got round to watching this and OMG you have convinced us to visit Oman!! So much about this video had us saying 'Wowwwww'

[@flyingthenest]

You you guys would loooove it here!!!!

[@rachel.isabelle]

So cute and wholesome! That sea turtle swimming was AMAZING!! Hunter is right she's not a baby, she's done so many things and is so brave!

[@sher29bear]

Can't believe you guys went to Oman just as I was planning my Oman trip! I bumped into one of your groups at the Loyly Sauna in Helsinki last year and everyone was so lovely, I love it when our travel plans sync up 😂

[@flyingthenest]

Hey everyone! Welcome back to our final series of 2023 - checking off the end of our little trip through the Middle East - whats everyone's plans for the upcoming holidays?

[@fsoolysaood9111]

don't forget Saudi Arabia 🙂

[@msrjorge1805]

Love it 🥰

[@natashawall7251]

That hotel looks fab! What hotel is it? 😊

[@MK-it2gv]

The place looks straight out of Agrabah! So magical. And the shot with Hunter holding baby, siting on the ground with the domes in the background… love it. You guys make beautiful babies ❤

[@fhnh369]

You are welcome to Oman 🇴🇲🫰🏻✨

[@scotty4338]

it's a real pleasure to see you guys enjoying your time in my country, Oman

[@martharezaee2088]

Hunter is so advanturous and brave. She really enjoys her time.❤❤

[@badtastetoast585]

Oh how I wish I grew up like this! 😍 These kids have the best childhood ever! 😃

[@paulinemarino2036]

❤Loved this episode SOO much! I want to go to Oman now! 😊 You're such a joy to watch! ❤

[@flyingthenest]

Naww thank you ❤️

[@bronwynquinn4477]

Oh my goodness! Every video series you make I think! Oh…my favourite…but then you make the next one..and it’s even better! Absolutely wonderful you darling family!

[@flyingthenest]

Wow, thank you!!!

[@Lovelifeandtravel]

It’s definitely not somewhere that was on my bucketlist but you have really showcased a place that now interests me. Loved the hotel too by the way!

[@AmeliaHeldt]

Aw the juice man’s laugh and smile was so infectious 🥰

[@kerryharder2416]

Wow so many wonderful memories for your family. 😊🥹

[@flyingthenest]

So thankful we can make them together

[@TheAtanyrate]

This trip is a dream! Can't wait to share with others. Thank you for sharing!

[@flyingthenest]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!!

[@windsongdesigns6655]

Oman looks amazing. Such a great adventure your family is having. Thanks for taking us along to places most of us will never be able to travel to. Hugs from Canada.

[@TravelbyDartTV]

I haven't been there in Oman but it feels like navigating Oman is like embarking on a treasure hunt for hidden wadis and unexplored beaches, with each discovery making you feel like a modern-day Indiana Jones on a quest for the perfect Instagram moment. Quite excited for my travel dart to land in Middle Eastern country and hopefully experience a different vibes!

[@Nassersinani]

welcome guys

[@laurenandrich]

What an amazing country 😍 thank you guys for adding it to our list! And Hunter, what a gal! Not many 3 year olds can say they've swam with turtles and whale sharks!

[@flyingthenest]

I know right? Oman honestly wasn’t on our list at all then we saw someone come and just had to see it for ourselves

[@debbieblincoe9880]

OMG what a magical experience with the Turtles i would have been in tears.

[@andreacatzel8259]

This was gorgeous! How divine. So lovely to see Hunter loving every second in the water! Oman looks fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing. Love to you all ❤

[@flyingthenest]

We honestly loved this country as a family!! Was so friendly

[@AseelAlharthy-sc6vn]

Enlighten our country 💙💙💙

[@JustZoha-rj7jo]

Thanks so much for travelling to Middle Eastern countries it makes my day ❤️😊

[@flyingthenest]

Our pleasure! It’s been fun seeing them this trip! Hope to see more in the future

[@MargaretM-bc6cf]

What an amazing experience, swimming with whale sharks and turtles..the water is so clear..

[@nicolahdoughty]

Your daughter and son are gaining so much on your different travels in different countries.,the best education ever.Hunter growing up very quickly and learning so...much.Amazing for all the family

[@marcuslikespie]

I’m so glad you love the middle east! It really is beautiful and so safe. Love from Dubai ❤

[@flyingthenest]

Thank you!! Loving our adventure in the Middle East

[@marcuslikespie]

Also we followed your recommendations in Tuscany for our honeymoon and loved Dimora Santa Margherita and San Gimignano! ❤️

[@msrjorge1805]

Your videos are amazingly enjoyable. You are treasuring great memories for your children. Love 💕 to hear Hunter’s laugh and the baby is Daddy’s clone. You have an adorable family and it’s great to see it’s possible continuing the travel journey with kids, it’s very admirable.

[@kittifire]

I love the beautiful way you guys depict not just being a tourist but a visitor in a new place. BUT id also love maybe a second channel where we get to see some longer form rougher less edited family vlogs? Maybe the dumped footage? I dunno i just want more!

[@grace7rose]

So so special. Your children will be forever grateful for you taking them around to see the beauties of the world from a young age!! Thankyou for sharing your lives and wonderful adventures with us❤❤❤

[@emilyloh]

ahhhh sooo fun to watch!!!!! hunter and koa r the cutest i can’t 🥹💕 they’re getting so big and i can’t wait to see it when they grow up, love u guys, the cutest family yet, my comfort videos to watch always 💕

[@nomadmum2593]

Love this episode, i love when you guys do truly authentic episodes ❤️

[@NZKiwi87]

I thought they were all authentic

[@tracyzehnder2902]

And your family is absolutely the sweetest! I just love the happiness and the chair that you spread with your videos. Blessings to you and your family and all of the people you love. May you have the happiest and merriest of Christmas ever. Safe travels. Lots of love your friend Tracy.

[@flyingthenest]

Aww this is such a lovely message thank you so much!!

[@tracyzehnder2902]

@@flyingthenest honestly, I love you guys so much since finding your channel I have watched you from the very beginning. From getting married to having your first child and your second child. I tell all of my friends and family about you. Much love and joy forever.

[@denisecafferky2248]

Just. WOW 🎉

[@lindatendron5293]

You are amazing family! Thanks for all videos 😍🙏

[@khaloood199]

I follow you from the beginning when you had 200,000 subscribers, may God protect your family❤️🌹

[@qaisal5225]

أهلا بك في سلطنة عُمان هذي بلدي الجميل اتمنى نال إعجابكم في بلدي. اتمنى ان تكون ترجمة باللغة العربية في الفيديو ❤❤

[@adriannacabrera9013]

Aww thank you so much for sharing this beautiful family journey with us I’m really enjoying your content and videos

[@beautyallaroundme724]

Oman looks like a good place to visit. The tiger shark experience was so cool, and the turtles, too. The food looks good, and I'd like to try the frankincense water. I wonder how much Koa will remember from his travels when he's older? At least everything will be in his subconscious somewhere. What wonderful experiences you all have had.

[@flyingthenest]

I’m sure these trips he won’t remember but atleast he has these to look back on 😊

[@beautyallaroundme724]

@@flyingthenest Good point. They might actually jog his memory of more experiences he had.

[@sarahmcleod8559]

Definitely adding Oman to the bucket list 😍

[@flyingthenest]

Hope you do!! It only came on our radar not too long ago

[@moniquefahy3695]

I loved this vlog! Absolutely enchanting! ❤

[@flyingthenest]

Thank you so much!!❤️

[@flyingthenest]

Thank you so much!!❤️

[@user-cy3wj9uk5s]

I love this Oman trip. Amazing and seems so relaxing. The Arabian Sea is incredible!

[@annisanegara5399]

I'm so jealous of hunter , what an amazing experience for a 3 years old girl

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Wauw absolutely stunning Footage 😍😍 the Sea Turtle what a wonderful experience to have Just breathtaking to watch . Just adore Hunters Laughter so contagious 🤣 koa just so cute taking it all in 🥰 Thank you so much for sharing & taking us a long through this amazing country 😊.

[@michiepixie]

Your vids always give me that heartwarming feeling 💗

[@samandnick]

Looks so amazing, your itinerary looks like a dream 😍

[@user-gq4ck7jj6j]

Hi iam from oman🇴🇲🇴🇲🇴🇲🇴🇲🇴🇲🇴🇲

[@rebeccarendle3706]

Oman looks beautiful. Jess well done. Great choices! Great vlog of a cute family having memory-making experiences. My eyes watered up when Steven and Hunter were swimming with the whale shark.

[@Anita09877]

As always... Amazing content ❤

[@travelmurmur]

Guys the thumbnail should’ve been a photo of your snorkelling experience! Incredible, had no idea the snorkelling there would be so special, you guys were so lucky!

[@flyingthenest]

Ah we find thumbnails so tricky! Was hard to capture it in thumbnail

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

So beautiful area 🤗Love the video 🤩Thanks a lot for sharing and take care guys 👍😁

[@flyingthenest]

Thank you too!!

[@lynnecollins3284]

Another great video. Stunning views of scenery and swimming with turtels and whale shark. How clear is that water. Can't wait for next week's episode. Thank you for sharing.

[@flyingthenest]

It was SUCH stunning waters we honestly couldn’t believe it

[@kathfern]

what a wonderful place!

[@z.a.r.777]

Beautiful place to visit. Specifically the water is so clear. Kids are having lots of fun. Have a great time 😊❤

[@flyingthenest]

Loved our day out at sea

[@MrSoBitchy]

8:02 mood

[@flyingthenest]

😂

[@user-xb3id6pz9k]

It’s on my list and has been for awhile 🙏

[@donnamaree2311]

Both kids are growing up so fast, beautiful family, love from Australia, ooh great vlog xx

[@haanimely981]

I've watched many videos about Oman but your video is so unique 🎉❤

[@flyingthenest]

Ah thank you so much

[@kaitlintalamantes9475]

I just love watching your videos 🤎🤎 Hnunter is such an amazing little girl 🥰

[@flyingthenest]

😊 thank you

[@SoloAdventureDiva]

I Love this!!!!!

[@fox2fon]

Wonderful family and that beautiful bond I just wish u all happy and joyful life..

[@Ayesha-is4nl]

Wow what a beautiful country

[@Penguren]

Woah this seems so cool :)❤ I was just watching your previous videos on Germany and France since my family is making a trip down 😁✨

[@flyingthenest]

Aww no way! Glad you found them useful 😊

[@abbeymansell3835]

Hunter is my icon, what a brave little legend🥹🩷

[@shiju333]

I'm lost on frankincense water!!! Omg

[@NesKimStyle]

Imagine Hunter and Koa’s world knowledge as they grow up. Learning all about these wonderful places and having incredible experiences.

[@flyingthenest]

Hehe gonna be expert geogrpahers

[@kittifire]

omg its Destiny from Finding Dory!! Does Hunter know?!?

[@r.j.b.1645]

Incredibly beautiful! 🌴🌟🌜

[@flyingthenest]

Yes it was!!

[@beckyprice8239]

I was so excited for this video because we are going to Oman with our toddler early next year and have planned pretty much the same itinerary. It was lovely to watch you all exploring Oman, it looks like a beautiful country. Did you drive from Dubai? ❤

[@flyingthenest]

We didn’t! We rented our car in Oman!

[@user-fq7jj7pg4q]

شكرا لك يا آنسة على اظهار بلدي العربية الحبيبة عمان 🥰❤شكرا لك لانك اظهرت للعالم عن دولتي وشكرا لك والأصدقاء كل من يعلق هنا ويتكلم عن بلدي 🥰بلدي هي بلدكم الثاني اهلا وسهلا بك يا آنسة وبجميع المشاهدين اهلا وسهلا بكم في كل مكان وزمان ❤تحياتي من فهد العربي من سلطنة عمان 🇴🇲❤

[@gfricke6142]

Greetings Fahd-I wonder if you speak English? I plan to visit Oman next month. Maybe we could have a coffee together somewhere? Unfortunately (!!) I don't speak Arabic. 😕

[@shakirahmed560]

Wow amazing

[@karenparker7216]

I love Hunter and her saying I'm not a baby...I'm the sister! Honesty at its best!

[@flyingthenest]

😂😂

[@watscrackalacking]

what an incredible experience for Hunter and Koa! Well done to both of you :)

[@flyingthenest]

Aww thanks for coming along and watching!!

[@juliehunt10]

Lovely video

[@flyingthenest]

Thanks 🤗

[@emlizw1]

Oh WOW!! I LOVE sea turtles!! Hunter is a lot braver than me (lol) I don't know that I could to swim with whale sharks. That is soo cool!! What an amazing trip for all of you!!

[@bryany4828]

always so interesting watching videos on Oman. Gotta love that date cardamon goopy deserts XD

[@dancepuebla]

Hunter is about to take over the channel, such an amazing little girl 💜👧🏼😎

[@flyingthenest]

😂😂 she’s quite the character

[@danielle7292]

Your underwater photography is really great. What camera do you use please? Oman looks like a wonderful place to visit.

[@flyingthenest]

Just a go pro 🤍

[@jennymichelle81]

Beautiful 😊

[@flyingthenest]

Many thanks!

[@michellewookey]

Oh wow 😯 I'm going to have to put Oman on the list. 👍😁

[@flyingthenest]

Please do!! It’s so good

[@MargaretM-bc6cf]

You need to update your family details on your you tube channel,FB etc..as you still mention travel with hunter before second bub arrives...you now need to include Koa.

[@susanvaughan4210]

In my next life, I want to come back as one of your kids! They are learning to live a life where fear is not a welcome guest! When we stop fearing life, and those humans and other creatures (like whale sharks) who are different and unknown to us, peace will prevail!. Deep Thanks!

[@flyingthenest]

😂😂

Welcome to Oman

[@flyingthenest]

Thank you!!

[@erikagholston6610]

Thank you for taking me to places I would love to see but I know l will never make it there.

[@flyingthenest]

Aww sorry to hear but glad we can still show you these places

[@samialsinani]

I realy love this vloge

[@TheAtanyrate]

Ummm... I am thinking FTN group adventure to Oman! ❤

[@flyingthenest]

Us too!! Such an amazing spot

[@annieis300]

WOW!!! ❤❤❤

[@flyingthenest]

❤️

[@neoanderson726]

cardamon my favorite spice

[@Bel-ej9go]

Oh I just want to see you all on a Magic Carpet ✨

[@marymary1976]

you guys have to make a video with Raya and Louis and Neo, i could so see Neo and Koa as buddies!!!

[@flyingthenest]

Need to go on a trip with them ❤️

[@lewis6138]

I really want to get myself to Oman, and Saudi Arabia too 😮