It’s not every day that an opportunity to travel the world comes along, so naturally, the new Travel Guides critics jumped at the chance.
Though their travel styles don’t always mesh, these six groups of Aussies are taking on the challenge (or privilege, as some may say) with unabashed excitement, some cultural confusion and a hearty dose of laughs.
On *Travel Guides Australia 2019**, we see old favourites like the Fren family make their grand return, plus the arrival of new couple Dee and Sage.
Keep scrolling to get to know them!
From minor meltdowns to major mishaps, there’s never a dull moment for the Fren family from Newcastle, NSW. In season one of the Aussie travel show, Mark, Cathy, Jonathon and Victoria were compared to the fictional Griswold family from the National Lampoon film series. (Image: Channel Nine)
But now the German café-running Frens are back and ready to give everything a go! (Image: Instagram @victoriafren)
Identical twins, Stack and Mel are back, and their country charm is as, er, charming as ever! (Image: Channel Nine)
No longer strangers to travel, they’re ready to explore new experiences and have no problem roughing it! (Image: Instagram @melissa_wilburn)
Kev and Janetta who have been married for 30 years need no explaining. The Travel Guides veterans are back and on the look out for the best the world can offer – accommodation, food and wine. (Image: Channel Nine)
The trio from Target – Kev, Dorian and Teng – are budget travellers always looking for an adventure, and a bite to eat.
They say their ideal holiday involves adrenaline, local pubs and any food they can get their hands on. And they aren’t afraid to show a little skin either! (Image: Instagram @dorian_calleja)
Travel Guides 2019: Kev, Dorian and Teng go diving with sharks
Dee and Sage Travel Guides
Melbourne couple Deepesh (Dee) and Sage met online four years ago on RSVP and married in 2017. The newbies (well…Sage) is very organised but they hope Australia will see their “cheeky and funny side.” (Image: Channel Nine)
