We Slept on the Most Luxurious Overnight Train (48 Hours on the Ghan Expedition in Australia)

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  • Head to www.squarespace.com/flyingthe... - After experiencing the Overnight Train in America we decided to see what Australia's most luxurious train - the Ghan Expedition is like by sleeping overnight on this 5 star hotel on wheels for the next 48 hours.
    Train Journey we did: The Ghan Expedition from Alice Springs to Adelaide: bit.ly/3tcFj8j
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Komentáře • 312

  • @flyingthenest
    @flyingthenest  Před 2 lety +92

    Hey everyone!! Hope you all enjoy this train journey video - they are always so much fun to make as Hunter is currently SO obsessed with trains! How's your weekend going so far what have you been up to? Stephen, Jess & Hunter :)

    • @SoloAdventureDiva
      @SoloAdventureDiva Před 2 lety +4

      I love this!!! Hunter is the best little traveler!!! I can't wait to visit Australia one day! So fun!!

    • @Ava-dn3qi
      @Ava-dn3qi Před 2 lety +1

      🤍🤍🤍

    • @allisonking109
      @allisonking109 Před 2 lety +1

      Love the train videos! Didn’t quite get if this was a ‘circle’ trip? Since you would need to be back with Cooper? Keep the videos coming! Love them and your little family❤️

    • @mgithaiga1
      @mgithaiga1 Před 2 lety +1

      your welcome

    • @jow4983
      @jow4983 Před 2 lety +1

      Love watching you all from the UK xx

  • @susantinnion1794
    @susantinnion1794 Před 2 lety +97

    Hunters excitement at everything is just so adorable, watching her little personality grow is such a privilege, thank you x

  • @sweethartjen
    @sweethartjen Před 2 lety +83

    Oh my gosh, Hunter's reaction to the apple juice - "Ahhh! Nice!" - is the cutest thing!

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Před 2 lety +13

      hehe its currently her fav thing! I love how the next day she was like okay wheres my eggs and apple juice I know the drill here people!

    • @Mel.H_
      @Mel.H_ Před 2 lety

      @@flyingthenest right😂Too cute!

  • @Team2Moms
    @Team2Moms Před 2 lety +60

    So obsessed with this channel. Your storytelling is GOALS!

  • @rebeccarendle3706
    @rebeccarendle3706 Před 2 lety +31

    How fun. Love if you did the Sydney - Perth train.
    Hunter looked like a little lady in her dress drinking out of a coffee cup in the lounge at the end of the video. So sweet.

  • @cathybechtel4376
    @cathybechtel4376 Před 2 lety +10

    Hunter is talking more and more on each video! Yes! Do the Sydney to Perth train crossing while Hunter is so enthralled with trains!

  • @kingingit
    @kingingit Před 2 lety +50

    Aww you guys!! We LOVE a good train ride! And this one did not disappoint! The only thing missing is the camels.. (a real one, dw Hunter yo😭u can keep yours!) one of them next to me instead of Craig would be a treat! The scenes outside looks SO good!! Love that Aussie red colour!
    P.ss Jess... I need a run down of your fave online clothes shop you shop at.. always a fashion queen!! (And Hunter of course - those teeth )
    Leave the indian pacific to us yeh.. 😋 or... ROAD TRIP?! (train trip?? haha) We're IN!

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Před 2 lety +12

      Aww thanks guys!! Must admit that one in Peru looked veeeeeery fancy!!! Yep Indian Pacific will be amazing to see through you guys! But that also means you’re not allowed to go to Perth unless we’re there!!

  • @debbieholbeche2133
    @debbieholbeche2133 Před 2 lety +14

    Hunter is the cutest child ever and her reactions are so cute

  • @lollymae3079
    @lollymae3079 Před 2 lety +13

    hunter is just the perfect combination of you both! i’ve loved the travel videos for years, but seeing hunter grow into this lifestyle over the last couple has been so special ❤ i’m 20 years older than her, but i’m also sucker for a fun train! amazing video as always, guys!!

  • @amikhanderia58
    @amikhanderia58 Před 2 lety +10

    Oh Hunter is adorable!! Love the whole conversation at the dinner table!!

  • @nataliegilks3112
    @nataliegilks3112 Před 2 lety +1

    Fab vlog and it looked so historic and traditional!.
    But Hunter makes my ❤️ melt she is so adorable and love her character. Can't wait to see the next vlog. Enjoy

  • @livinglifeonpurposetimabbe3729

    My wife and I had a baby last year and we are taking him to Thailand next week from the US. Your videos have given us the confidence to travel even with our son!

  • @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers

    Absolutely one of the best train experiences we’ve seen! What luxury!! Hunter is the happiest baby girl! Great job mom & dad! We’ve flown into Alice Springs and watching the terrain change into the most incredible red is something we will never forget! Thanks for sharing with us! ~Cara 🥰

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Před 2 lety +1

      Aww so glad you guys have made it out there! hope you're enjoying it!

  • @rosies2973
    @rosies2973 Před 2 lety +10

    Super excited especially when it comes with a train journey video 🥰🥰 Hunter is a grown up lady already! Always love your videos!

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Před 2 lety +2

      aww thanks so much so glad to hear you enjoyed them :)

  • @intrepidnurse5659
    @intrepidnurse5659 Před 2 lety

    It is the highlight of our week to watch your adventures together as a family. It’s so lovely to see Hunter grow up and experience all this - she already seems like quite the little traveller already. Thank you for all your videos, we are missing home and whilst we are still in the UK for another year or so it has helped us feel connected to home.

  • @kimharris9226
    @kimharris9226 Před 2 lety +1

    Thnku again for another great share. U guys r so brave and the most amazingly dedicated parents to little hunter. She may loose some of these memories as she gets older but one thing she will never forget is how much her parents loved her xx

  • @elainespiers1920
    @elainespiers1920 Před 2 lety +1

    Hunters hair is so long ,she’s getting so big and tall I can’t wait to see her grow up!

  • @jjohn1388
    @jjohn1388 Před 2 lety +1

    it is such a nice train trip!

  • @camilledouglas117
    @camilledouglas117 Před 2 lety +1

    Yes! Please, do another train video. Hunter is just precious! God Bless you, all!

  • @live2travel301
    @live2travel301 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful vlog, thank you for taking us viewers along your journey. ❤️

  • @z.a.r.777
    @z.a.r.777 Před 2 lety

    I love trains. I can't stop watching you. Everywhere is so beautiful. I love to see Hunter running and having fun. I can't wait to see you next week. Have lots of fun

  • @mrscb5303
    @mrscb5303 Před 2 lety

    Yes of course we’d love to see you all in the other train!! Omg 😱 I cannot believe how fast Hunter is growing up!! Your family brings joy into my heart, thank you all💚

  • @bronniehanlon2366
    @bronniehanlon2366 Před 2 lety +2

    Your videos are so enjoyable and I always look forward to Monday’s here in NZ. You inspire us to want to see so much more of Australia rather than just the cities we have visited. The Ghan and the Indian Pacific have always been high on our bucket list so I think we need to make it a reality. Safe travels guys. Now off to watch your mates “Kinging- It”

  • @madelinerose5326
    @madelinerose5326 Před 2 lety +1

    Watched 😊The Orient Express train trip with Hercule Poirot! Then, train tripping throughout Siberia. What fun, the Ghan looks like a winner. Be safe.

  • @Mel.H_
    @Mel.H_ Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful as always🥰Yes I'd like to see you all do the other train as well! Thanks guys! Love your channel❤️

  • @laurzkw3674
    @laurzkw3674 Před 2 lety

    Jess and Stephen, you are both doing a brilliant job raising a happy and intelligent little girl in Hunter…well done to you both for taking that leap in 2015 to pursue your dream…what an amazing journey it has been to sit from the comfort of our homes and watch it all flourish….
    Good morning from Brizzy 🦋

  • @imperialchalice
    @imperialchalice Před 2 lety

    Wow, your daughter has to be the cutest. This looks like an awesome experience.

  • @helendawood8868
    @helendawood8868 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful journey. Incredible places. Thank you for sharing this. Love you Hunter. Keep smiling guys

  • @trionaoregan4852
    @trionaoregan4852 Před 2 lety

    Greetings from Ireland! Hunter is such a doll! Love her chatting away!!

  • @danielle7292
    @danielle7292 Před 2 lety +1

    Ooh, brings back fond memories of our trip in March we did from Darwin to Adelaide. Unfortunately, we didn’t go to Coober Pedy though. I think they wait until the weather cools down a little. I loved being rocked to sleep on the train. Hunter’s speech is coming along fast now!

    • @danielle7292
      @danielle7292 Před 2 lety

      @@jj-if6it We stopped off just in Kathryn and Alice Springs. One evening after dinner the train stopped somewhere else too just for a couple of hours which allowed people to see the stars and drink port around the fireplace. No marshmallows though unfortunately lol

  • @hayleysmith4845
    @hayleysmith4845 Před 2 lety +1

    Hunter is such a good talker! It was so cute when she said dada white, mumma yellow and pink me!
    I'd love to see a vlog about the other train between Sydney and Perth!

  • @michaellane6724
    @michaellane6724 Před 2 lety +1

    It’s amazing watching hunter grow up in each vlog,she is certainly gaining in confidence each time.

  • @stephanievegter5438
    @stephanievegter5438 Před 2 lety +1

    A few years ago I watched a u-tube video of The Ghan that lead to watching videos about other luxury trains, ending up watching one about our own Blue Train here in RSA and a young couple vloging their trip! Never missed a flying the nest episode since then. 🇿🇦♥️♥️💝

  • @melissadsilva6062
    @melissadsilva6062 Před 2 lety +2

    Happy belated birthday to Hunter 🥰🎂🎂🎉🎉She is truly shining through her strong Gemini personality with all those words.Lots of love 💕

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Před 2 lety +3

      🥰🥰 aww thank you!! dont worry we have some special plans for her birthday!!

  • @susankaplan9948
    @susankaplan9948 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for an amazing adventure to watch from a afar in the United States. Your family is inspiring and full of energy! It's been an absolute joy to watch you. I wish you all the best no matter where life takes you next. I can't wait to find out about your next adventure, however small or large it may be!!!

  • @laurencoskerie
    @laurencoskerie Před 2 lety

    The quality of your videos is so good. Amazing how you can capture this footage even with a little one. Hunter just keeps getting cuter!!!

  • @susanfarish7451
    @susanfarish7451 Před 2 lety +4

    I love how you guys and Kinging It are on luxury trains at same time , imagine if it was the same one xx

  • @cathleenburrows6963
    @cathleenburrows6963 Před 2 lety

    Hunter’s vocabulary has grown I swear from last week’s video. I love to see your travels. Thanks for sharing your sweet family. ❤️

  • @donnaplumridge9769
    @donnaplumridge9769 Před 2 lety

    I just love how you can get off the train and do different activities, like a cruise! I loved your room it looked so comfortable! I went on a day trip on the Orient Express once from London to Lincoln, had a huge Christmas Fair. I loved the underground church, how cool is that! Amazing scenery and sunsets, with a glass of champagne to boot! Hunter looked so pretty in her dress! Thank you for the vlog, beautiful scenery as usual! Australia is definitely on my bucket list to go visit one day! Such diverse scenery, a bit like the States!

  • @nathalieguiragossian6981

    I always enjoy watching your videos! Looking forward to the next ones! 🙏🥰🥰

  • @scottieglot
    @scottieglot Před 5 měsíci

    This looks soooo chill. I love how you guys share your stories. One day I'll have the incredible skill of story telling like y'all :)

  • @zeesoutdoorsadventures

    Wow what an adventure thank u for taking us along.

  • @gillkaramani5545
    @gillkaramani5545 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for that…. What an exciting and ‘ pampered’ time you had guys….. glad to share the trip with you…. Of course Hunter stole the show … she’s such a poppit!!

  • @jasonpayneuk
    @jasonpayneuk Před 2 lety

    This train journey has been on my bucket list for so long and this video is proof it’s staying there! Hopefully you’ll be able to make other Aussie luxury train trips?

  • @bbbf09
    @bbbf09 Před 2 lety

    I looked into a cross Europe trip on a luxury train starting in UK .
    Turned out I could have travelled to Australia for a lot less . Expensive hobby.

  • @icemonster323
    @icemonster323 Před 2 lety

    Hunter is so precious! She literally grew up before our eyes ❤️ she’s so chatty now!

  • @sanjisan331
    @sanjisan331 Před 2 lety

    Little hunter is leaning to say a lot of things. And the way she says apply juice is soooo cute 😍😍😍

  • @shaniemasson4285
    @shaniemasson4285 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely loving listening to Hunters speech coming along, so sweet!!!!

  • @fgansell
    @fgansell Před 2 lety

    Thanks, I have always wanted to do that trip. Hunter is so good at enjoying whatever is going on.

  • @RetroSparklesx
    @RetroSparklesx Před 2 lety

    Your videos are always so well thought out and beautiful. Hunter is just gorgeous!

  • @ruthquinn6229
    @ruthquinn6229 Před 2 lety +1

    Such a great video. Love your commentary plus hunter is so so very cute.blessings to you all.xxxxx

  • @gwynethglas-brown9171
    @gwynethglas-brown9171 Před 2 lety

    Awww Hunter your a little start ⭐️ love hearing her chat away when she telling your colour of your Dress Jess. Just so sweet ,and her Face with marshmallows 😂fantastic .
    Hunter going to have the most Amazing collections of Cuddly toys from around the world ( love it. I collect Teddy bears 🤫😜)
    Happy Birthday Hunter. Hope you had the most wonderful day 🎉
    This the moest Epic journey all the stops on the way Beautiful 😍.
    Looking forward to your next adventures with Cooper ,safe travels 🥰🥰

  • @trishamitra168
    @trishamitra168 Před 2 lety

    Look at Hunter saying "nice" Omg I'm spellbound 🥰🥰🥰so adorable ❤❤❤

  • @Faeley
    @Faeley Před 2 lety

    Would love to see you guys take the other train going east/west. Loved this video and have added this train to my bucket list.

  • @ryanatkins3734
    @ryanatkins3734 Před 2 lety

    Your such an amazing family and inspirational keep up the amazing videos my Sundays are 10 times better with these videos

  • @annabelleleehair11
    @annabelleleehair11 Před 2 lety +1

    I looove your videos! They’ve helped me through the pandemic. Hunter is super duper cute!

  • @charlene8807
    @charlene8807 Před 2 lety +2

    Everytime you upload a new video, i feel like I'm at a movie premiere. Love your editing & content so much

  • @knightlyexperience6010

    I got the notification...Watching you guys is so amazing! Love Hunters ENERGY!

  • @mennasdrawings429
    @mennasdrawings429 Před 2 lety

    Jess is doing amazing with hunter's outfits so simple and cute 🥺❤️

  • @markeaston7353
    @markeaston7353 Před 2 lety

    We did the Ghan a couple of years back in the same class and "luxury" is not a word I would use to describe it. It was far too noisy to sleep, and I'm not a light sleeper, it was as rough as all hell, the toilet stopped working and they couldn't fix it and we froze at night. But the food and drink were good.

  • @hammockinparadise
    @hammockinparadise Před 2 lety

    It looks like an amazing experience! 🚂💜 Hunter is so cute!

  • @Nothingstutube
    @Nothingstutube Před 2 lety

    So glad to watch this. Its on my bucket list..instead of explaining the adventures i can just show this video 😀

  • @NoOne-rc1ui
    @NoOne-rc1ui Před 2 lety +1

    watched 3 min ad as my contribution to this family ❤️🫢

  • @HungryHillSarah
    @HungryHillSarah Před 2 lety

    What fun! From the west coast of the US, Cooper Pedy isn't really a destination, but I've always been curious to see it. A million thanks!

  • @helenstratigos4862
    @helenstratigos4862 Před 2 lety

    Very impressive train and itinerary! Australia is full of surprises. Well done, sweet trio! 👍🏼❤️

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Před 2 lety +1

      We seriously loved it such a fun train ride

  • @houdabenslama5141
    @houdabenslama5141 Před 2 lety

    You guys are amazing as always and Hunter is the star of the video bless her

  • @JustCallMeAnnie
    @JustCallMeAnnie Před 2 lety

    Looks like the nicest journey! Loved the video!

  • @SCOTTIEBOYSTER
    @SCOTTIEBOYSTER Před 2 lety

    omg have been waiting for you to do another one of these

  • @cherylrayment5221
    @cherylrayment5221 Před 2 lety

    What a gorgeous train. Hunter is so cute. X

  • @mollyh4861
    @mollyh4861 Před 2 lety

    You guys may have been on the Ghan the same time as my grandparents! They had their journey a few weeks ago and loved it!

  • @mimig6932
    @mimig6932 Před 2 lety +1

    That’s was so interesting, loved it so much. Didn’t want it to end.😘🇨🇦

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Před 2 lety +1

      aww us too!! wish there was availability for the full journey but its sold out into 2023

  • @suzannahchirgwin-wade8751

    I love your fringe and Hunter always cheer and she laughing

  • @lynettecheesman6759
    @lynettecheesman6759 Před 2 lety

    What a great train journey to take, hopefully, you will be taking another one as well.

  • @annabelleleehair11
    @annabelleleehair11 Před 2 lety

    I Love your videos! They have helped me through the pandemic. Hunter is super duper cute 🥰!

  • @heatheraho224
    @heatheraho224 Před 2 lety

    Wonderful train journey and video - I have never been to Australia and would love to see you on the train trip from Perth to Sydney. Hoping to visit Oz in 2023 - love from Canada!

  • @MariaFrancaSerrau
    @MariaFrancaSerrau Před 2 lety

    Wonderful video❤️❤️ Also, happy belated birthday Hunter, beautiful girl! 💖💖💖

  • @adriannacabrera9013
    @adriannacabrera9013 Před 2 lety

    Aww what a beautiful family trip im really enjoying your beautiful family vlogs ❤️❤️

  • @MichelleSmith-ps9mw
    @MichelleSmith-ps9mw Před 2 lety

    So nice. The train experience looks fantastic. That apple juice looks so yummy and fresh🍎

  • @MsJessSchwartz
    @MsJessSchwartz Před 2 lety

    Definitely do the other train ride from Sidney to Perth. Love your videos. Look forward to them every week

  • @rumik-stahnke6512
    @rumik-stahnke6512 Před 2 lety

    Hahaha Hunter is the cutest little snow bunny ever 🤗Love the video and thanks for sharing with us your beautiful moments guys. Well done 👍👏and stay safe 😁✌

  • @ponyrang
    @ponyrang Před 2 lety

    Wow, Hello my friend.. All the best to your channel and hope you have a wonderful day !!!

  • @dawnyski9175
    @dawnyski9175 Před 2 lety

    Videography is amazing! Thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @CATS_WILL_RULE_DA_WORLD

    Hunter is the cutest thing ever you guys are so lucky to have an amazing family like yours have a great day

  • @tiinah-b2326
    @tiinah-b2326 Před 2 lety

    What are the chances! I was just talking to my son over the weekend about the Ghan and the Indian Pacific, having been on neither, and think how awesome it would be to do a trip on them. I will have to show this to him. And yes! I would love for you to show us the Indian Pacific 🤞🤞As always, your trip was so enjoyable to watch. Love how much Hunter is talking now. Watching her grow has been a delight 🥰

  • @beladegouveia621
    @beladegouveia621 Před 2 lety

    Love your videos...hunter is talking so beautifully. God bless from South Africa

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Bela! need to come show Hunter the Rovos next!

  • @melissamoeller9608
    @melissamoeller9608 Před 2 lety

    Loved this! Please do more train videos.

  • @chriscaughey1103
    @chriscaughey1103 Před 2 lety

    What a trip!! So beautiful to see the outback on this train.

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Před 2 lety

      Such an incredible way to see a beautiful spot of Australia

  • @bajlandiabajlandia5898

    Great train trip😍 beautiful stay!

  • @abakedslayermcgiles2703

    Awesome video guys! Love hunters reaction to apple juice and the overall experience. Defo do a video on the Indian pacific that would be so cool!

  • @shazza47
    @shazza47 Před 2 lety

    I love hearing Hunter talk its so cute:)

  • @bohemelavie1
    @bohemelavie1 Před 2 lety

    I live in Alice Springs, always look forward to vlogs from travellers I follow when they pass through!

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Před 2 lety +1

      LOVE alice aprings - spent so much time there last year!

  • @haleyhall3246
    @haleyhall3246 Před 2 lety +1

    Your train videos are always great!

  • @Evaisthebest
    @Evaisthebest Před 2 lety

    I love you guys so much your such a comfort

  • @martinalemmerhofer6937
    @martinalemmerhofer6937 Před 2 lety +7

    Lovely as always. What beautiful train ride. Watching Hunter grow up is one of the most precious gifts you share, thanks. Just slightly confused with your itinerary, mainly where you left Cooper, and how you get back. Until the next video, best to all.

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Před 2 lety +5

      Oh yep so we didnt want to take away from the video by explaining it but we could only do the Alice Springs to Adelaide Journey ...so essentially parked our Van in Adelaide flew up to Alice Springs and then took the train back down to Adeliade...i know very silly way but this trains booked out into 2023 and there was a last minute cancellation we noticed and just couldn't miss out on making this video for you guys!

    • @heatherrowles9930
      @heatherrowles9930 Před 2 lety

      @@flyingthenest I wondered how you'd managed to get accommodation on the Ghan!! Its a trip Id do if I ever won Lotto......Id love to experience platinum class just once in my life.

  • @floridamezzo8734
    @floridamezzo8734 Před 2 lety

    Yes, please do a video of the train trip from Sydney to Perth!

  • @TheFlyingDivaa
    @TheFlyingDivaa Před 2 lety

    Absolutely loved the video! And yes! Please please try the other luxury train! 💓

  • @hollystockdesign
    @hollystockdesign Před rokem

    Dada white! Momma yellow! Pink me! Apple juice! So adorable 🥰

  • @sidboraus6151
    @sidboraus6151 Před 2 lety

    This is such a great train.💓

  • @lauralee9041
    @lauralee9041 Před 2 lety

    Hunter is the cutest! What a wonderful trip!

  • @lyndamcdougal3300
    @lyndamcdougal3300 Před 2 lety

    I used to live not far from Port Augusta, lived in whyalla. Such a lovely time. Xx