We Can’t Believe This Is the Middle East

[@flyingthenest]

Hope everyone enjoyed our little layover here in Qatar - thanks so much for all the birthday wishes :) where do you think we're off to next?

[@CKK131]

@@flyingthenest Dubai

[@ahmadbr1]

Riyadh!

[@kiraclarke897]

Koa and Hunter giggling together playing in the sand 🥹 I have a newborn and a toddler and that just pulled at my heart strings 💕

[@DanielleGlick]

Oh my gosh, Hunter is already a natural at giving room tours! And it was so cute to see Koa raise his hand to want to do something with everyone.

[@flyingthenest]

Hehehe!!

[@tracyzehnder2902]

I love you guys so much! You are the happiest, sweetest, kindest family that brings so much joy to all of us who are living our lives vicariously through you. You are so wholesome and generous and kind and I am so grateful for people like you in this world. Thanks for sharing your lives with us. It makes me so happy.❤🎉😊

[@emmaipsaro4711]

OMG Hunter saying water bungalow with her little accent is so adorable!!! I can't wait till Koa really starts talking to hear his accent. 😍😍😍😍

[@carrieapparcel6956]

What a gift to have Qatar travel board requesting that the Parry-Valentine family make Banana Island their home for a couple nights. Quality video, extreme fun! Happy 34th Stephen!

[@flyingthenest]

So nice of them - feel super thankful!

[@laurarhodes2709]

Loved the video love seeing koa and hunter growing together

[@flyingthenest]

aww theyre becoming best buds!

[@laurarhodes2709]

Awww so cute

[@BarbaraDaly-m9v]

❤ watching Koa & Hunter enjoying such grand & fun adventures 😀 You are such great parents 🤗

[@flyingthenest]

You are so kind!!

[@ILikeCruiseShips]

don't forget to mention it's $5,000 per night for that over water bungalow. Make sure to tell KZbin this is a paid ad for #visitqatar #ad

[@lisaallen4475]

Happy birthday Stephen! Your laugh brings me SO much joy! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@flyingthenest]

Aww thanks so much!!

[@lisaallen4475]

@ 🥰

[@88gatorgirl]

The kids are getting so big! I've loved to watch them grow up and experience new things.

[@flyingthenest]

I know right!! kids are growing up waaay to quickly!

[@DyanK614]

Banana island looked so fun! The water bungalow was stunning. The water park in Doha was next level. Hunter and Koa in the dunes was priceless! Happy birthday Stephen!

[@flyingthenest]

Seriously loved our time on Banana island! and yes that waterpark is INSANE

[@davina-harmonywaerea8966]

MY FAV TRAVELLING FAMILY 🥹 Safe and happy adventures to you all ✈️☀️✨️

[@flyingthenest]

naww youre the best thank you!

[@TheTravelGuardian]

Qatar looks absolutely stunning! The water bungalows are a dream come true. It's amazing how you've managed to create such incredible memories for your family. Hunter is such a little character! room tour was hilarious and accent is too cute.

[@doinaenescu9993]

Happy birthday Steve! 34 years and you achieved so many...Two wonderfull kids, the most beautyfull Australian wife, health, joy of life.and the last but not the least, money to travel in such beautifull places!I wish you all the best!

[@anniedonnelly7416]

I love that your babies are developing such unique accents!!!

[@flyingthenest]

haha they are arent they!

[@emmaipsaro4711]

Hunter's little voice/accent is my absolute favourite!

[@ThePassportPilgrim]

Qatar is literally magical! I went on my birthday and I was in awe!!!! Anyway another amazing video and I kept on smiling because of hunter’s and koa’s cuteness!! Also happy birthday hope you had an amazing one❤️🥳🎁

[@flyingthenest]

We had so much fun this time with the family!

[@bsimpso6]

I knew right away this would be an Anantara resort. I have never gone wrong staying with them! They’re the best! Lovely video!

[@bodoorabdullah6703]

welcome to Qatar, resident here for 27 years and its the best

[@nikkihanafin9098]

Loved this vlog. Well done guys xx

[@ldhpc]

I really enjoyed this adventure! What a unique place to visit!! 😊

[@flyingthenest]

😊😊 yay thanks so much!! hope you can visit one day!

[@Someone99]

Ich liebe Katar ❤, Grüße aus Bremen, Deutschland ❤

[@1wayep]

Aww little Hunter's laugh at the camel 🥰 such a delight. And Koa's cute little grunt of appreciation

[@Trish088]

What a fun birthday celebration in a magical place with your beautiful family! Happy Birthday, Steve! 🐪🌴🎂🎉🎈

[@kristaready8812]

Looks like you had a fantastic birthday! What a wonderful place to take the children..... so much fun 🤗💞

[@TouristTravel4K]

Thank you for this amazing and beautiful video! Watching it was such a pleasure. Sending warm greetings all the way from Prague - keep up the great work!

[@prestinaluvr]

Hunter is already an expert KZbinr. Well done! I enjoyed her tour. Little Koa with his cute little haircut, it's so nice seeing more and more of his personality each video. Happy Birthday!

[@flyingthenest]

Thank you 🤗!!

[@melissafritts7222]

Happy Birthday Stephen! Banana Island is now on my travel list!

[@flyingthenest]

Aww thank you and yay so glad to hear 😊

[@NZKiwi87]

Thanks for ‘working’ on your birthday Stephen, and happy belated birthday! 🎂 Hunters dress when you first arrived was just too cute - it’s so cool watching her grow! Another awesome family adventure, thanks so much for bringing us along as always 😊

[@flyingthenest]

hehe aww def was enjoying my birthday don't worry ;-)

[@barber0611]

that was aaahmazing!

[@TheAtanyrate]

Soooo pretty! Thanks for sharing.

[@flyingthenest]

Thanks for watching :)

[@CKK131]

We’ve just returned back to Perth from our year in Europe and now we’re watching YOU all on your voyages. Lovely to compare places around the world and what we all get to see.

[@flyingthenest]

haha no way! where did you guys go?

[@CKK131]

@ my sister, niece and I travelled predominantly to all of Albania then Kosovo, Thessaloniki, Ionninas, Corfu, Bari, Catania, Rome, Paris, London, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Perth. Loved it, exploring the world and now have a brain full of memories.

[@AlanMok-j6z]

OMG I see a different side of Qatar! Last time i went was boring and nth really there to explore. thanks for sharing

[@kimharris9226]

Happy YOU DAY Steve, hope it's filled with love and blessings. Hunter is becoming quite the seasoned little traveler, can't believe how fast she is growing. Another great video with loads to see, thnku Jess and Steve.

[@flyingthenest]

aww appreciate your comment thank you!

[@twinkhel]

Happiest birthday Stephen! 🎉🎉🎉 Wishing you more family travel vlogs in the future coz we love your videos! ❤❤❤

[@flyingthenest]

naww thank you so much!

[@Travelling_Jonoberries]

We didn’t just enjoyed it, we bloody well loved it, you guys rock!!! Qatar has certainly opened its arms to the west so we can all enjoy the ambience of the East, thank you guys for another masterpiece and we can’t wait to see what’s next. So we have taken this opportunity to get the Recliner chairs serviced, upholstery upgraded so we are ready for you next awesome adventures!! Take care, be safe and God Bless you all. 😇🙏🤩😁

[@Yahooice]

Another great one. Thank you! Love from Norway 🇳🇴

[@flyingthenest]

naww thank you!! did you find us from our Norway series?

[@sunrise1201]

Happiest of birthdays, Stephen! ❤ what a wholesome adventure!

[@MomentsMilesbyAM]

Great vlog! I'd love to visit Doha one day, I've only been to the airport so far 😊

[@Rvent-rv12]

Happy birthday Stephen. Wow loved going on this adventure from my lounge chair. Wow KOA is going to be like hunter- not afraid to try anything! He's growing into a real little boy- no more baby. Enjoy your birthday week🌞Hi from Australia

[@catspyjamas7944]

What an absolute blast! If ever I have a layover there I’m going to try and stay a couple of nights!

[@brookelittle9950]

love the stephen action shots lol

[@noppppe1314]

What a nice place to stay at. Happy bday Stephen. Hope you all had a good time there.

[@flyingthenest]

we did thank you :)

[@emlizw1]

Happy Birthday Stephen!! What an incredible way to spend your birthday!! When I think Middle East I don't think tropical island like this, but WOW!!! What time of year did you guys go? Hunter made a wonderful tour guide of the water hut. I would definitely go on that water slide!!! I loved this birthday weekend excursion!! Beautiful hotels, fun things to do for everyone in the family and wow the food. I'm sold again!!

[@DieSchweigers]

Hello, very nice impressions and experiences. A subscription for you. Best regards 😊👍

[@r.j.b.1645]

WONDERFUL! I loved watching the water slides. The desert is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing this wonderful trip.

[@flyingthenest]

aww thanks for watching super apprecaite it!

[@windsongdesigns6655]

Happy Birthday Stephen! Qatar looks amazing. Thanks for sharing your travels with us. Hugs from Canada.

[@flyingthenest]

hiiiiii

[@susandibble3525]

Happy birthday Stephen 😁🥳🎉 what a way to spend it hey😃 the family as always 🙏🤗😍

[@joelleurack8590]

Wow what a fantastic place thank you for sharing ❤😊

[@Mel.H_]

Wow!! That was amazing! Happy birthday Steve❤🎉

[@flyingthenest]

Thank you 🙏

[@joywilson9212]

Qatar is so beautiful 🤩

[@paulinemarino2036]

Koa is so adorable ❤ and growing up quickly!

[@KarenTodd-li9zt]

What an awesome place to spend your Birthday. Happiest of Birthdays Steven. 🎂 As always love watching what adventures you guys are up to and how much those two munchkins are growing. Love you guys 🥰🤗

[@adriannacabrera9013]

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

[@flyingthenest]

naww always notice your comments Adrianna thank you!

[@mennasdrawings429]

Qatar is stunning ❤❤

[@bethlef5168]

Great video! Always so fun to watch!

[@flyingthenest]

Yay appreciate you coming along!

[@emilyloh]

woow so beautiful!! glad u guys had the best time !!!! and happy bday stevie! hope u had the best bday ever 🎂💌🫶🏻

[@flyingthenest]

🎂🎂 we did thank you

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Happy 34 th Birthday wauw Bananen Island looked epic 😅 some of those slides 🫣😅 . Braver than me . What a lovely lay over plenty to do as well . Thank you for taking us along looking forward to your next Adventure 🥰

[@vanessavanderkramer6588]

I absolutely love Banana Island! Your bungalow was stunning and the bathroom looks nearly as big as my apartment. The Outpost is so beautiful as the sun is setting and how adorable the Hunter and Kia are together. I wonder if he’ll be a little chatterbox like Hunter. Beautiful vlog! ❤

[@flyingthenest]

Seriously so thankful we go to stay here - dream spot!

[@ourwanderingheartstv]

Hunters room tour made me laugh - "this is our room... not the spare room" and the remotes look great Hunter :P Looks like a lot of fun guys! Another place to add to our list

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great vlog as always! I was in DOH in apr 2011. The just built The Pearl. Wow! How cool. I need to go back! They want to compete with Maldives and Sheichelles. Keep up the good work. Be safe!

[@flyingthenest]

Oh wow - I am sure it was SO different back in 2021!!

[@tracyzehnder2902]

Happy birthday Stevie🎉❤😊

[@flyingthenest]

Thank you :)

[@christyseakiki8574]

Wow! Water, sun, play! You keep it real! Oh and food!

[@flyingthenest]

aww thanks!

[@JennaDorsey69]

Happy birthday. Mine was yesterday. Love the videos and we are going to Norway next year

[@flyingthenest]

Happy Birthday!!

[@nathanrandall597]

Happy Birthday 🥳. Awesome video

[@flyingthenest]

Thank you 🤗

[@kenandcoreen7179]

Happy Birthday Stephen! 🎁🎁

[@flyingthenest]

🎉thank you 🎁

[@wanderlustalley]

10:20 “When we did the food into its fallen brethren” 😂💀👏👏👏

[@flyingthenest]

hahahahhaa so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@jennifersondej5551]

Happiest Birthday Steve!!! Looks like you had a Kick Ass Birthday weekend. Hunter is Beautiful and Koa is such a cute little boy. Both your kids are so well behaved and always happy. I enjoy watching your family and the places you go too. ❤❤❤❤

[@flyingthenest]

Suuuuch a fun and super thankful weekend ❤️

[@kusumaprakash]

happy birthday stephen

[@2Travelis2Live]

Wow!!! Amazing 👏

[@becgrinceri1170]

Commenting so I can keep my top fan status

[@flyingthenest]

Legend!!!

[@farihahassan5162]

Love your channel soo much! My toddler who's the same age as Koa loves watching too ❤❤ Also omg Jess totally feel you I also screaming when we did dune bashing 😂😂 it's wild

[@sharlishajohnson9017]

Happy birthday Stephen enjoy your day 🎂🎉🎉🎁

[@annieis300]

That looks a lot like the Venetian in Vegas! 💖💖💖 Happy Birthday!!! 😊😊😊

[@oliviajeffrey1341]

Hunter has gotten so big 🥺🥺

[@sevi9]

dipping any piece of chicken in mayo, and having sushi with fish roe/caviar might fit that list

[@flyingthenest]

haha that's so true!

[@MrDoodlebug68018]

Would love to see Jess get to go on the waterslides and have fun. I miss her adventurous side!

[@melissa53]

Thanks for sharing these places and experiences in Qatar!! Love Doha 🩷 Highly recommend to check out Bandar Aden in Souq Waqif on a future layover - delicious and authentic food from Yemen and possible to reserve a private room for eating while sitting on the floor - great for young kids!!

[@flyingthenest]

Oooh thank you! i think we may have a layover there next year some time! have to check it out!

[@erikagholston6610]

Happy Birthday Stephen. My birthday just passed and I need to plan an adventure like that for next year.

[@flyingthenest]

Thanks so much and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you too!

[@val91201]

1:33 when you say 'the guy who designed the Louvre, I hope you're talking about Jean Nouvel and The Louvre Abu Dhabi

[@Annejali]

I can’t wait to visit Qatar!❤

[@flyingthenest]

❤❤ hope you can one day :)

[@MARZIEHArezo]

I love you and I like travel with boat or ship❤

[@flyingthenest]

❤❤

[@chalronbjork4766]

Happy birthday Stephen. So happy to see Hunter knows how to swim now which will make your ocean stays a little bit safer. Wondering what's the price to stay on an island like this?

[@joywilson9212]

Happy Birthday Stephen!!!…🎉🎂🥳🎈🎊🎁🎉🎂🥳🎈🎊🎁🎉🎂🥳🎈🎊🎁

[@asmaetaibi9519]

I'm so happy you tried zamzam water Actually it has a religious story that happens with the prophet's Abraham wife. When he left her with her son in the middle of the desert and the baby got thirsty so the mother had to search for water.. she kept going forward and backward on a path way between two hills ( safa and marwa) then there's was a water source that opened up for her and it's called zamzam and that water still running till this day. It was a reward for the mother's patient and trust in god that he won't let her down and her kid. The water has many virtues. Really made me happy to see you drinking it. 🥰

[@flyingthenest]

Thanks so much for sharing the story we honestly had no idea.

[@monikamierzwa5634]

Overall, do you think it is a good destinatio with kids yiur age or you would recommend sth else? How was it with traveling in taxi with kids? (I mean regarding car seat)

[@flyingthenest]

I think so! Similar to Dubai you can keep them quite busy here❤️

[@WanderingTwavels]

Happy 34th Steven!!

[@teneileharris2650]

Hunter Jayne.......No floaties AND your head under the water!!! Way to go kiddo, you're swimming!!!

[@flyingthenest]

Hehe I know!!!

[@bajlandiabajlandia5898]

Great adventure😍⚓🛥!

[@flyingthenest]

Thank you :)

[@RoscoAdams-xt5lp]

🥳 Happy Steven Day 🎂Birthday Boy 🎁🎈

[@sharhodz]

Happy Birthday Stephen!

[@flyingthenest]

Thanks mate!

[@Humaizfamily]

First one love from Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤

[@flyingthenest]

hiiii

[@pamelagordon869]

Wow ❤❤

[@flyingthenest]

❤ thanks Pam

[@AngelOwens-zr7ci]

Happy birthday

[@hannahscott123]

Adorable ❤

[@flyingthenest]

❤️❤️

[@Leohan1505]

Cuteeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! Happy birthday 🎉

[@flyingthenest]

🎉🎉 naww thank you!!

[@nathalieguiragossian6981]

Enjoy! 🙏🥰❤️🌊🥥🌴

[@flyingthenest]

Thank you!!

[@knightrider9694]

Qatar is great! Banana island is really fun Are you doing any meet ups?

[@flyingthenest]

aww we have left already!! sorry!

[@vallapink]

YAY I was so lucky to be the first to like 👍 YAY! 👍

[@tracyzehnder2902]

😂❤🎉

[@flyingthenest]

👍👍👍

[@Shantanukarpe-g9q]

LOVELY FAMILY ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@flyingthenest]

❤❤❤