This is the Top Place to Visit in Italy! (Cinque Terre coastal towns)

In our final Episode here in Italy we are heading out on one of the most stunning coastal road trips - to Cinque Terre - the colorful towns of Italy.
Where we stayed in Cinque Terre Vernazza: bit.ly/3PDJ4wZ
Where we stayed in Portofino: bit.ly/3bbsYLZ
#travel #italy #cinqueterre
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0:00 Intro - We have saved the best bit for last on our Italian Road Trip
0:07 Who is Flying the Nest? (Stephen, Jess & Hunter)
0:27 Our Italy Trip So Far (Roundup)
1:04 Driving in Cinque Terre (What it's like)
1:38 Where to Park in Vernazza
2:08 Best place to stay in Cinque Terre
2:20 Tour of our Vernazza Seaside Apartment
3:19 BEACH DAY
3:23 Swimming in Vernazza
4:07 Where to Eat Vernazza
4:28 Focaccia Pesto
5:00 Sunset Vernazza
5:09 Sunrise Empty Streets of Vernazza
5:39 Morning hangs with the family
5:55 Beach Day two
6:02 Best Deal for Trains Cinque Terre Card
6:41 Arriving in Corniglia
7:00 Steps up to Corniglia
7:37 Best Gelato in Corniglia
8:27 Exploring the streets of Corniglia
9:41 Arriving in Manarola
9:51 Manarola Streetfood Seafood
10:20 Best viewpoint Manarola
10:41 Final post Riomaggiore
11:04 Exploring Riomaggiore
11:34 Pizza in Riomaggiore
12:10 Back in Vernazza for sunset
12:37 Rawr Daddy Rawr
12:56 Packing up to leave Cinque Terre
13:10 Driving to Portofino
13:27 Checking into our Villa
14:04 Tour of Villa Gelsomino
15:40 I think the Villa would appreciate this
16:14 Wakey Hunter
16:29 BEACH DAY THREE
16:52 Swimming in Portofino
17:29 Final Dinner in Italy
18:07 Waking up to Breakfast in Bed
18:52 Thanks for Watching Guys :)
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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.

[@flyingthenest]

Hope you all enjoyed our FINAL episode here in Italy!! Which was your favourite part and where do you want to see us go next?

[@lauraortner952]

Heyy, I enjoy the European series very much! I love the whole country of Italy, it's very hard to choose which one was the best. I would find a few different impressions of the German-speaking area exciting (Germany, Switzerland and my home country Austria). Or in the Eastern European countries like Albania, Serbia ... which you don't know that well yet, as a suggestion. I would like to travel to the following areas and places in the near future (if I have the oppurtunity and time for it): Malta, Tromsø, Puglia, Sardinia. I'm curious what you decide. :)

[@katedunleavy9653]

Loved seeing parts of Europe I’ve never been. Made me want to go visit! 😊

[@isobelalexandra]

England!!!!! Cornwall is beautiful or maybe Devon!

[@ryanatkins3734]

Hunters birthday and I reckon you should do France Paris is a lovely sight

[@ryanatkins3734]

@@isobelalexandra Somerset is amazing too

[@elizadale2377]

I can't believe how big Hunter is getting. I love watching her little personality come out more and more. Love getting to see the beautiful places you guys travel to.

[@VascoRoblox-yp5rw]

Same here

[@artsyputsy]

I just rewatched one of your old video pre-Hunter and kinda weird seeing you without Hunter. And shocked to see how different you two were. Especially Jess. Don’t get me wrong Jess, you were always beautiful but after having Hunter you just have this glow from within and you look even more beautiful than ever. I know being a parent and traveling full time is not easy at all. But motherhood really suits you. I’m sure having a wonderful child like Hunter must help. Even I cannot stop smiling watching her through a screen for only a couple minutes at a time. Can’t imagine how happy and proud you two of her. And her energy at the beach is unmatched!! And her growling and the guy’s reaction behind you 😂

[@flyingthenest]

aww this is such a lovely comment thank you so much for your kind words :) haha i know its even weird for us looking back! 1 - we think our videos now are made soo much better but also its strange seeing it without Hunter - it's like we want to re-visit some of those spots so to not only show Hunter but to make a better video!!

[@lizsmith7816]

Hunter has to be the cutest kid on KZbin! We fall in love with her more each episode. Her little personality is developing before our eyes. She’s turning into a bit of a ham. 🤣 We also love how you let us see those everyday kid moments, like slurping spaghetti, bed head, and wearing her diaper on her head. Can’t wait to see where you go next.

[@widukind2912]

You can come to Holland! Not visiting Amsterdam, but Baarn, Amersfoort, Giethoorn and for Hunter you absolutely must go to thé Efteling!

[@OTWD_yt]

Love to see the notifications you guys have a new video makes my day 😊

[@flyingthenest]

Heheh yay thanks for watching

[@yn3481]

Always puts me in such a good mood. Thank you for the videos

[@michellenelson7899]

Beautiful stunning places sending love can't wait to see what's next

[@lilypaul12]

Amazing as always! I can not wait to see you travel all over Europe!

[@vickinestinghearts9367]

Love watching you travel with Hunter. It seems so easy and perfect. ❤️❤️❤️

[@hotpinkfairysparkle]

I have loved these Italian vlogs. It’s so nice to see places that I’ve never seen before. Can’t wait for your next adventure

[@nancyalford8056]

So very beautiful! Thank you for taking me to Italy🤠❤️. Hunter is so much fun.

[@paulatrahern1336]

Wow!!! I’d heard of Cinque Terre but had no idea how it looked. Your photography and drone footage is out of this world. What a place! Safe travels.

[@DavidandSarah]

The tour of your seaside apartment looked amazing. It's our dream to go to the Cinque Terre Coastal towns in Italy. Love that we get to live vicariously through you! Maybe after our Canadian road trip we might head there 😀 We're trying to figure out our life after the road trip 😂 The vibes and aesthetic of Italy is just soooo amazing.

[@mahb189]

Great to see you guys travelling internationally again!

[@emlizw1]

I am now officially going to plan my next travels to Italy and all the spots you went. I was never a big fan of Rome. I like the off the beaten path, but now I have to go lol. I want to hug that little hunter. Her little freak out was the best I have ever seen about a sun set and a beach lol.

[@cathleenburrows6963]

Hunter’s roar was just the best! Wow she is growing up so fast. What wonderful memories y’all are making!

[@kaybrisvegas1099]

Oh the memories, we did this in 2017, was so hot but oh so glorious. Thanks for sharing. It is such a beautiful area. Love love love Italy.

[@juliewright2795]

Hunter is hilarious! She is a ray of sunshine each week! 💕

[@ameliaread5461]

Wow, I really want to visit Cinque Terre and Portofino now! Looks stunning. I love Hunter's big personality!

[@taylorplaskowitz5763]

Happy Birthday Hunter. I love watching your vlogs.

[@talesfromtuscany]

We are moving to Tuscany soon and will only be an hour’s drive from the Cinque Terre, so I loved watching this to get all the inside info! I’ve never been there on all my trips, so I can’t wait. The tips about the trains, tickets, parking etc were really handy. Thanks so much for sharing! 🥰💖🌞🇮🇹

[@ninasommerfrohlich624]

Seeing Hunter travelling makes me sooooo exited travelling with our little Theodor im September and October 🧡🧡🧡

[@flyingthenest]

Awww hi teddy!!!

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Beautiful video. I love watching your adventures! 💕

[@susantinnion1794]

Italy looks so beautiful. Where has time gone Hunter is 2, enjoy these years they go so fast 🥰, Hunter the intrepid traveller, safe journeys and look forward to seeing your new adventures x

[@moniquefahy3695]

You guys are amazing!! Fellow Aussie that loves living through your travel adventures! I vote Austria or Switzerland!! 💕

[@Mel.H_]

I know i can't be the only one watching and wishing I had parents like you growing up 😁 Your vlogs bring me so much joy! Thank you for sharing❤

[@NesKimStyle]

What a gorgeous fun trip

[@cookmaster3626]

If you ask me i would say Italy has the most beautiful places to visit especially the coast line. Amalfi coast is a MUST see. The best way to see Amalfi are is set up a base in Sorrento. its a 90 min ride by bus from Naples Airport for i think 10 Euros. Sorrento is a very lively happening town and busy till wee hours of the morning. and you wnt go wrong. Staying in Amalfi coast area will end up being in a place that will require climbing steep slopes and steps to reach each time u r in and out. From Sorrento right next to the train station, you take a SITA bus and for less than 2 euros will take you to the Amalfi coast area and Positano. These can be day trips and start the day early and finish off late evening and return home to enjoy the late night fun in Sorrento. Another must take a Ferry ride on a day trip to Capri Island and it is another MUST. Sorrento is much cheaper accommodation wise than Amalfi and you can do day trips from there easily and enjoy the nearby areas. Do not rent a car or drive and its not worth it unless u are a local. when you travel by bus its a thrilling experience when you see two busses opposite side that try cross each other with a hairline gap between them. Amazing talented bus drivers!! Anyone reading this message dont miss Amalfi the jewel of Italian coast

[@Ajd83.]

You guys are an amazing wee family . So lovely watching your vlogs. My Mrs and I are due our first blessing on the 20/12/22. ❤️ watching you guys makes my heart sing. You are doing a great job

[@adriannacabrera9013]

Aww what a beautiful family vlog I. just wanted to say thanks again for sharing this beautiful family journey together as a beautiful family ❤️❤️

[@hannafox990]

How beautiful! The breakfast on the balcony blew me away!

[@Bel-ej9go]

Ah that was lovely. That coast is a stunning part of Italy, Traditional culture. Love the trio of shower caps. France is lovely we’re off there this weekend near the beautiful medieval city of Carcassonne. Also easy to drive or the train into Catalonia Spain. Wherever you go it will be giggling fun with your little Explorer. Enjoy x

[@Bristolian-girl]

Aww. Hunters roars had me laughing. Love her expressions, her personality is developing so much. Been watching you for about 3-4 years and love your perspective on countries.

[@erinvz3270]

Franca Lucy!!! I’m crying! She came to meet us too and was so hospitable. Vernazza was absolutely our favorite of all the towns we saw and her place was perfection. I love reliving our trip through your video! Thank you for taking us back 🥰

[@valeriederrick2352]

What a fun video!! Loved it!

[@feliciarotaru7009]

Wow beautiful Italy 🤗

[@mimig6932]

That was gorgeous, omg. And Hunter makes me laugh with her beach day. Anywhere you decide to go will be fabulous. Can’t wait.🇨🇦😘

[@Fillaaaaa]

I had a school trip to Cinque Terre 15 years ago it was amazing

[@pinixooxtz6178]

Oh gosh getting goosebumps. I was there for a school trip (in Germany you go with your class on a final trip for 5 days before you graduate from high school) almost 6 years ago and it was so mesmerising. I want to go there again so bad! 😍

[@bethlef5168]

We will watch anywhere you go!! So fun to watch

[@suecameron3124]

Hunter doing her roaring, is the highlight of ALL your footage.. so far, I keep going back to that tiny clip, she is such a funny character and brings me many smiles. Oh and lets not forget the blowing out of her birthday candles.. Treasure these moments as we have all seen through your videos children change so quickly. Thank you both of you for sharing her with us.

[@beachbumis]

Love the Med Coast. Visited France and Italy in 2019. Your video brought back memories.

[@pamogle488]

I love the Italian coast. It’s hard to leave. Jess always looks happy, with nails done! And Hunter is bursting with personality now.

[@emilyfrumker9527]

Wow stunning views and hunter reading the paper so cute and looks like such good food 😋

[@anitascarr7982]

Wow…just WOW! The Italian coastline is stunning!! Hunter is adorable and seems so well behaved….on camera anyways!! Lol loving the videos!

[@kickinfamily]

Love to see Hunter becoming more vocal and expressive, not to mention watching her personality develop. These will be amazing memories for her, especially as she can go back and look at videos y'all take that don't get posted... 💞

[@denisemoskala255]

Happy Birthday Hunter 🎉💐. That was absolutely gorgeous.

[@tuzanne]

We visited those beautiful villages on the coast via boat which was spectacular. Hunter is absolutely adorable and just think what a terrific education she is getting

[@springolina3151]

I love your videos so much ❤️ Im glad you're back to international travels again 🤩 U guys are relationship goals and you're doing so well with Hunter ❤️ Please keep living my dream life 👏🏻

[@goldtopazasylum]

Italy is beautiful, Hunter is so much fun to watch 😊

[@Kellyb93]

Watching Hunter explore places with you both is the sweetest. Can’t get over how much she’s grown lately! I’ve really loved these Italy videos ❤️

[@flyingthenest]

aww so glad you enjoyed them!!

[@ayferkomur7410]

Me and my partner stayed at the same Airbnb in Vernazza about 5 years ago!! The old lady was adorable and helpful to us as she was to you!! Love it!!

[@DiGeraghty]

So happy to see you in Cinque Terra. I was on a cruise and we did an excursion to Porto Venere and Monterroso. I had the best food there. Had mussles for the first time there. We took the train between towns too. The most beautiful colors. I actually made a canvas of Porto Venere and look at it everyday. Happy Birthday to Hunter.

[@cynthiablagg4507]

Loved this so much! Hunter’s hair is so cute..can’t wait till it’s long like Mama🌺

[@nataliegilks3112]

😍🤩 How beautiful they all look stunning! Thanks for showing us, am really interested to travel round Italy by train & i'm getting great info from you guys. Look forward to your next vlog, & where you will be!🤔

[@MamaLlama007]

Beautiful trip! Bucket list for sure!

[@lisag5670]

I had to wait till the end of the trip to comment. You guys have a beautiful trip through Italy. My great grandparents came from there. So it was so nice to see the country through your eyes. And what can I say about Hunter, she’s getting so big and so smart. I really love watching her take in all the fun of your adventures. Thank you so much for sharing and can’t wait for the next adventure 🫶🏼 Omg I forgot to mention that I absolutely loved it when Hunter was roaring hahaha, what a personality ❤️

[@cookmaster3626]

Coming from Lake Como, we did the trip to CT and stayed at the last village "Rio Maggiorrie" in an Air Bnb facing the ocean just up the steps from the water in a 3rd storey building overlooking the ocean. Visited all the 5 villages. Was awesome and did trek from the 3rd to the 4th village a tiresome walk but splendid views to cherish. We stayed for 3 nights and visited every village and had a great time and this is a place one should visit. From here we took the train to the French Riviera and stayed in Nice, Marseilles and back to Barcelona on way back to US. you should visit the Amalfi coast and that side of Italy and dont miss it. we did that with Sorrento as a base and day trips by bus to Amalfi, Positano, Capri Island, Mount Vesouvious, Pompei, Naples etc. Surely a MUST visit.

[@Luigi-uj5ml]

Riomaggiore! Literally "Rio" means river and "Maggiore" means greater. The Mediterranean Sea is not considered an ocean. To be precise, the 5 Terre are bordered by the Ligurian Sea

[@cookmaster3626]

@@Luigi-uj5ml -Thank you for the clarification!

[@everythingessy]

Loved this series! Definitely have Italy on my bucklist now. Would love to see you guys do more vlogs in Portugal or UK/Wales/Ireland area? 🥰

[@tombotheflemishgiant4264]

Great Italy videos!😎🚗🛳🛫

[@cathcath4]

Love your videos! Never been awake when you have posted! I’m super excited!

[@flyingthenest]

Oh amazing so glad you could join us so early

[@lovely7464]

you guys dont understand how happy your vids make me.

[@trionaoregan4852]

Hunter is quite the explorer! She's such a great child And I Love watching her personality develop! She's such a fun girl and I love when she talks!

[@charlene8807]

I've been watching you guys for years. Still love the way you capture the moment and your magic with editing. Over the last year I asked myself: How much did your budget changed over the last 3 years? I feel like it has grown, which is normal consider your growth on subscribers. I would like a video where you can show us your low budget travelling tips (-:

[@flyingthenest]

i suppose it went from no budget to a budget haha as COVID stopped us travelling for the 2 of those 3 years! Europe in general is of course more expensive than asia - will just have to pop over there :)

[@sarahmanning525]

The place you visited in Italy was so picturesque and the perfect spot to stay. If you are still in the area of Italy, the Greek Isles and namely Santorini. Go to Budapest in Hungary, so many fun and interesting spots to explore. Turkey is also an amazing destination with beautiful beaches for swimming.

[@e.sgriffinster4123]

Absolutely love your videos so refreshing. Hunter is adorable. Love her Beach day 😂

[@walkingthroughlife]

Cinque Terre is magical! 🇮🇹✨

[@stevebignell9603]

Loved this.thanks

[@MsLiz2208]

We went to Cinque Terre with our then 2 year old as well. She loved it so much 😄 we stayed in Monterosso which I can recommend. It’s more touristy than the other ones but has the biggest beach and also a little playground which was our main reason to stay there with a little one. We also had our baby carrier and could get some hiking in. There a so beautiful hiking routes that connects the towns with one another. Just make sure to start early in the morning because it can get very hot and soooo crowded

[@Travelwithchris]

I miss Italy so much! I have to go back again soon! Great video guys!

[@flyingthenest]

Hope you can too!! Where was your favourite bit?

[@AndreiaRodrigues-tt1sl]

Your videos just keep getting better and better!

[@flyingthenest]

❤️❤️

[@KahlinaDK]

When did Hunter get this funny 😂 "Beach Day!" and "Wroooooh" are my favorite Hunter-moments!

[@susmitachakraborty7919]

I love watching your videos... I feel like your videos should never end..And the centre of attraction is our angle hunter...

[@expatfamilylive9041]

Italy is such a lovely country 😍 ❤ it has it charisma for sure 🤌🙏 Loved your videos! Hugs from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 🤗 ❤ 💙

[@flyingthenest]

Aww thank you! Can’t wait to explore more of your home country one day!!

[@sirnevliin9283]

@@flyingthenest How about stopping in Bavaria on the way? Greetings from the Munich region

[@clarejohnsongraham5150]

Wonderful! 😊😊

[@christineomelis124]

Your vlogs are just getting better and better! Love Hunter’s roar lol

[@TheBluebellMoon2]

Love your energy!! Go to Sardinia or Spain next maybe. 😘☀️

[@ArabianLady]

You're videos are so relaxing and the music is soothing. :)

[@flyingthenest]

Aww so glad you think so 😊

[@martinalemmerhofer6937]

Stevens gorgeous videography, Jesse's positive and can do attitude and Hunter's hilarious and sweet personality matches the beautiful sites. Thanks for the beauty, the insight and the belly laughs. 😂💕💕💕💕🍕

[@LoveBeyondNations]

Hunter makes it so special, she's the cutest 😍 such a great video! Love it!! 💕

[@theresatassone4950]

I’d rather hunter’s upbringing than going to kindy each day … such a joy to watch… so much to observe, explore and imagine her little mind exploding with so many things 🌈✨

[@marisasanchez1699]

I looooove how you’re raising your daughter! Luckiest little girl in the world ❤️

[@dianneyue7876]

I just finished an unknown Mediterranean coastal paint by number pic and then I now know where it is. Cinque Terre! How beautiful!

[@beverley5697]

Fabulous!! I loved every moment of it. The highlight was Hunter doing her scary roar; it was hysterical. Edited. I think I meant hilarious.

[@Saravon]

OMG I laughed and laughed! She has such a sunny disposition.

[@katrinakl]

Wow, I lost track of you guys since the little one was born. Time flies! Cinque Terre was my favorite part of italy too!

[@OutbackRose7]

Thank you for another amazing video. I'd love to see you re-visit the same city you found out you were pregnant with Hunter back in 2019. Feels so long ago now. ❤❤

[@joanlynch5271]

Love your videos!

[@ThreeRunHomer]

Spectacular. The world needs more hillside towns by the water!

[@flyingthenest]

Yes so stunning how they're made

[@eternitychu]

Awwwww, that scene with Hunter looking around while holding a newspaper is so cuteeeeee :D

[@donnamaree2311]

Awe Hunter is so so cute and growing up quickly, loved this vlog xx love from Vic Australia

[@neoanderson726]

Hunter is a great little traveler . I had flash image her of all grown up being a citizen of the world traveler ... confident and curious

[@vickie3272]

Awwh guys I really love your little family. Can't wait to go to Italy with my kids and dada . Awwh . My prayers and dream ❤️❤️❤️

[@flyingthenest]

Aww can’t wait for you too!! What’s on your list?

[@vickie3272]

@@flyingthenest I really want to Tuscany ,Italy ,Rome ,Florence , positano ,Amalfi coast . Eat a load of pizzas,gelato and wine

[@Moonlight-oq7pr]

I had a lot of fun, you are great. Jess you're so cute, I laughed so hard when you yelled Hunter hoo. Stephen, laughing suits you so well.

[@rebecaj6045]

I loved this series! Hunter’s bed head is sooo cute!! I’d be interested in seeing Lithuania and Latvia!

[@fatmabetul818]

I would like to see you come to turkey again! And also to germany because I loved that video series :)

[@rebeccarendle3706]

Adorable Hunter.. Just brings smiles to our faces and steals the show🤗. Great places to visit in Europe are.. SPAIN eg. Cordoba FRANCE eg Aix-en-Provence GERMANY eg Blackforest region CROATIA eg Istria PORTUGAL eg Madeira

[@kdentn]

We thought this town looked so much like the town in Luca. Went back and watched the inspiration behind the film and turns out animators visited cinque terre as they were planning. Looks like a beautiful place. Adding this to our bucket list!

[@amyslowikgrossman835]

18:07 Hunter worked all night on that hair! :D So cute! Love you guys, I'm so glad you had a great trip.

[@huntstyle]

I only did a day trip to Cinque Terre from Florence, which also included a stop in Pisa, so not a lot of time! Definitely a place worth actually staying for a few nights! I'll be back one day!