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| Name | Stephen and Jess |
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| Birth Date | January 18, 1997 |
| Birth Place | Sorocaba, Brazil |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Travel Vlogger |
| Channel Name | Flying The Nest |
| Subscribers | 1.25 million (as of July 2024) |
Flying The Nest is a full-time traveling family of vloggers on YouTube, consisting of Stephen, Jess, Hunter, and baby Koa. They have been documenting their life ever since they left home to travel full-time around the globe. Their mission is to inspire others to venture out, explore, take risks, and embark on their own adventures. They have a passion for travel and videography, creating travel series that share everything from where to stay, what to see, and where to eat when traveling the world. As of July 2024, they have about 1.25 million subscribers.
Early life and education
Stephen
Stephen was born in South Africa and raised in Australia. His parents took him on adventures around the world from a young age, which ignited his passion for travel. During his school days, Stephen picked up his first camera, sparking his love for capturing the beauty of the world through film and photography. This passion led him to film school and then to university, where he earned a Bachelor in Marketing, Advertising & PR and an Honours in Business.
Jess
Jess is a proud Australian. Her first international trip and first time flying was at the age of 19 when Stephen and his family took her on a holiday to Bali, Indonesia. This trip sparked her love for travel, and she has been hooked ever since.
Career
Stephen
Stephen’s role in Flying The Nest involves filming and editing all their YouTube videos. He is the main videographer and photographer for their travel series. Stephen’s love for film and photography, combined with his marketing background, has been instrumental in creating and growing their YouTube channel. His favorite part of the job is completing a travel video and uploading it for their audience to enjoy.
Jess
Jess’s role in Flying The Nest is multifaceted. She is the mother to Hunter and Koa, the secondary photographer, and the editor of images. Jess also manages their blog, all social media accounts, and handles business collaborations and sponsors. Her organizational skills ensure that everything runs smoothly, allowing Stephen to focus on editing their YouTube videos.
Personal life
Stephen
Stephen was born in South Africa and raised in Australia. His passion for travel began at a young age, as his parents frequently took him on adventures around the world. This early exposure to diverse cultures and environments ignited his love for exploration. Stephen’s interest in photography started during his school days when he picked up his first camera. This hobby eventually led him to pursue film school and further education in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations, culminating in an Honours in Business. Stephen is married to Jess, and together they have two children, Hunter and Koa. Stephen’s main role in Flying The Nest is filming and editing their YouTube videos, which he thoroughly enjoys.
Jess
Jess is a proud Australian who developed a love for travel later in life. Her first international trip and first time flying occurred when she was 19, during a holiday to Bali, Indonesia, with Stephen and his family. This trip sparked her passion for travel. Jess is integral to Flying The Nest, managing their blog, social media accounts, business collaborations, and sponsorships, as well as serving as the secondary photographer and image editor. She balances her professional responsibilities with her role as a mother to Hunter and Koa. Jess’s organizational skills ensure the smooth operation of Flying The Nest, allowing Stephen to focus on video production.
Family and Values
Flying The Nest emphasizes the importance of family and Christian values. They keep much of their personal life private, sharing only select details with their audience. The family is known for their adventurous spirit and commitment to exploring the world together, which they document and share through their YouTube channel and blog.
Awards and achievements
Flying The Nest is best known for their YouTube channel, which they started on July 2, 2014. Their most popular video, “We Tried Turkish Street Food in Istanbul,” has garnered over 5.3 million views. They posted their first video, “THE CRAZY IDEA,” on February 9, 2015.
External links
Flying The Nest at Instagram
Flying The Nest at Youtube
References
- Flying the Nest – Official Website
- Books+Publishing – Hunter on Holiday: A Big Trip Around Europe by Jessica and Stephen Parry-Valentine
- The West Australian – Perth Travel Vloggers Stephen and Jess Parry-Valentine of Flying the Nest Set Up Home Base
- AdNews – Influencers Are Making Big Money on Facebook Watch, but It’s Still a Wild West
- The West Australian – Perth Travel Vloggers Jessica and Stephen Parry-Valentine of Flying the Nest Release First Kids’ Book
- Trains – Silver Meteor Family Trip