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Travel Guides 2024: Meet the Fren Family

From their first adventure in Tokyo in 2017, The Fren Family have become one of the most beloved stars of Travel Guides.

Hailing from Newcastle, New South Wales, couple Mark and Cathy and their children Jonathon and Victoria first began their jet-setting journey on the inaugural season of Travel Guides .

Known locally for their German restaurant Oma, the Fren Family’s transition to television was not always set on travel, with Cathy revealing to InTouch Magazine , “A producer rang me from Channel 9 and had read all our restaurant reviews on the interest and asked if we would audition for a restaurant competition.”

While their cooking prowess may not have received a starring role, Cathy revealed that Nine later encouraged the family to audition for their upcoming travel show and after some deliberation, the Fren’s jumped at the opportunity to explore the world.

“I said to the kids we’ll either love it or hate it, but it’ll be a great life experience, and I guess we like taking risks. Mark and I were school teachers for nearly 30 years in executive positions, and we opened the cafe to have a family business, so we were keen and we loved it!”

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Signing on to the show for the first season, Mark, Cathy, Jonathan, and Victoria, were quickly embraced by Travel Guides fans, with audiences loving their heartwarming family bond and no-filter personalities.

“Something we said straight off was that we’re portrayed exactly how we are… and that’s what we like. We’re ourselves.”

“We always tell the truth, because we know that there are so many people out there who actually go and do the same holiday we do,” Cathy told V acations & Travel.

Now venturing on their seventh season of the hit travel show, the Fren Family have shared that they now spend roughly six months of the year on holiday, with the family adding over 60 trips to their travel tally.

“I mean, who doesn’t love a free holiday?!” Victoria joked to Vacations & Travel.

Outside the world of Travel Guides, the Frens have welcomed a few new members into their family, with Jonathan tying the knot with his wife Danielle in June 2021.

In May 2023, Victoria also walked down the aisle – celebrating her nuptials with her husband Nathan Moran in a picturesque ceremony in the Blue Mountains. Staying true to their new jet-setting lifestyle, Victoria and Nathan travelled to Thailand for their honeymoon.

Despite both Victoria and Jonathan embarking on their newly married lives with their partners, Victoria shared that her time with her family on the hit travel show offers a great opportunity to reconnect.

“There are so many places in the world we still haven’t been to yet. We love Travel Guides. It’s so nice, with me and Jonathan being older, to be able to still travel with our parents,” she told Woman’s Day.

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The Travel Guides Cast: Everything About Salary and Living Conditions

The Travel Guides is a popular Australian reality TV series. It first aired in 2017 and was met with positive feedback from viewers. Australians were eager to watch a different type of reality TV series. They found this show to be a refreshing change from the regular selection of reality TV programs.

This series follows groups of travellers from Australia. All of the travellers are ordinary Australians, but each group is different from the next. Their job is to review the accommodations, cuisine, and tourist attractions.

However, this isn’t your ordinary travel series. The contestants on this show are put in unpredictable situations. It’s part of what makes this show unpredictable and humorous. Each group of travellers will have a different take on the situations at hand.

What Does the Cast Do on Travel Guides?

The cast of this hit reality series gets to go on exclusive vacations around the world. While they travel, they will experience different activities, try dishes custom to other cultures, and stay at local hotels and resorts. In exchange for this, they will leave brutally honest reviews.

In each episode of the series, the travellers will go on a week-long vacation (all expenses paid). The groups each consist of family members or close friends. They will leave their comfortable nest in Australia and venture to big cities worldwide.

Viewers are introduced to new groups of travellers each season, and some fan favourites have returned to the show. One of the most popular groups on the show is the Fren family, who has appeared in all five seasons.

These groups have gotten to travel to places all over the world. Some of the places they’ve visited include:

• Tokyo, Japan
• Perth, Australia
• Argentina & more

Does the Cast of Travel Guides Get Paid?

It hasn’t been released to the public how much the castmates of Travel Guides get paid. However, the Fren family had openly commented on how the show saved them when they were experiencing financial hardship with the restaurant they own.

Many reality TV shows made in Australia will provide contestants with weekly pay while filming. Travel Guides is a different scenario. Ordinary Australians get to travel to tourist destinations in Australia and internationally for free. All fees are covered, including accommodations, transportation, meals, shopping, and other activities they participate in. Since everything is free for travellers, they don’t have to worry about any expenses.

Whether or not the contestants get paid per episode and how much they earn hasn’t been revealed. Each group of family and friends do have the job of leaving a red hot honest review. Even if they don’t get paid, the free travelling and TV exposure are worth it.

A lot of Australian reality TV contestants are able to earn money because of the exposure they have gotten. Once the TV series airs, fans of the show begin following the castmates on social media and subscribing to their content. Well-known castmates have been able to use their exposure to get further opportunities, such as appearances on other TV series. It’s also common for them to get paid endorsement deals where brands pay them to post content on Instagram and other social media platforms.

Another way that these contestants use their exposure to earn money is through paid online gigs, like Cameo and similar platforms. This is when they record personal messages for fans for a cost. The more popular a castmate is, the more they can charge for a video. It’s also common for castmates to use paid subscription platforms, like Patreon and OnlyFans, to earn an income. Also, a lot of contestants may like to relax by gambling and choose a new Australian online casino .

What Are the Living Conditions Like on Travel Guides?

Every country these travellers visit will have different accommodations. The accommodations will be based on the culture of the country they visit. This is why the reviews from the Fren family, cowgirl twins, and other favourite castmates are always red hot.

For the most part, they get to experience good quality living conditions. However, since the accommodations are often different from what they are used to, it leads to some hilarious reviews. This is one of the main reasons why this reality TV series has been such a hit with Australians and other viewers around the world.

Every episode is a different experience for the castmates and the viewers. Travellers could be enjoying the lux life on a cruise, visiting a casino in the city, or going on an off-road adventure. They must be up for anything to get the full travel experience.

Will Travel Guides Return for Season 6?

Do you want to see the Fren family and other fan favourites back on your TV screen? Currently, there is no word on when season 6 will be released. This is because the 6th season hasn’t been renewed yet.

Fans of this beloved reality TV show shouldn’t have reason to worry about the series’ fate. It has been confirmed that the series hasn’t been cancelled and is just on a break.

Does the idea of temporarily leaving your job and travelling the world for free sound like a dream? That’s exactly what the castmates of this popular reality TV series get to experience. While there currently isn’t any information released on what contestants earn from filming the series, the experience they get is well worth it.

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Everything you need to know about the Travel Guides cast

Travel Guides is one of Australia’s most beloved television shows, and with its  crazy adventures and hilarious reviews, it’s not hard to see why.

WATCH BELOW: Travel Guides: The Fren family visit a farm

Channel Nine’s   Travel Guides   has taken off this year, with the reality show seeing everyday holidayers act as travel critics.

The very different groups of ordinary Aussies go on the same week-long holiday – reviewing the cuisine, accommodation, activities and local sights, where they tell it how they see it.

So, here’s everything that you need to know about this season’s cast.

Matt and Brett

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New to the block are Matt and Brett, who have been together for 18 years and married for seven.

Matt, 45, works for the local council while Brett, 51, is a primary school teacher, and the two love to travel – meaning they have a lot of opinions on how holidays should be.

The difference between the two is that while Matt loves to organise everything, do everything and eat out for every meal, Brett is happy to go along for the ride.

They are quick with biting commentary on everything around them but are generous, kind and love a laugh. 

Fren family

The Frens are well equipped to cope with stressful family situations and can always find the funny side of any holiday disaster.

Mark, 59, is the upbeat and forthright dad, so when on holiday he loves to negotiate hotel room upgrades.

For more than 30 years he has been happily married to Cathy, 57, whose quirky sense of humour and distinctive laugh is contagious.

Together they have two kids, Victoria, 27, who is always ready to voice an opinion, and Jonathon, 29, who is the more reserved one of the bunch.

The Frens are unafraid to give anything a go, which often leads them into unpredictable situations.

Kev, Dorian, and Teng

This trio, made up of Kev, Dorian and Teng, are all good mates who share a love of junk food, computer games, music and movies. 

Kev, 28, is the sensible pop-culture expert with an arts degree, while Dorian, 24, is laidback, polite and studying to become a teacher.

As for Teng, 25, he’s the risk-taker who has deferred uni for the last three years and is always looking for a good time.

All are Australian-born and their combined Chinese, Greek and Vietnamese heritage gives them a unique take on the world.

Despite Dorian’s Greek heritage, they often refer to themselves as “the three Asian boys” who are fearless and willing to give anything a go.

Kevin and Janetta

Kevin, 63, and Janetta, 69, describe themselves as ‘holiday snobs’, as they want the best of the best for everything.

The pair, who have been married for over three decades, don’t have children, and are passionate wine enthusiasts.

They also love exploring big cities, but before hitting the road, they make sure they do their research to ensure they experience the best holiday.

And if the quality or service isn’t up to scratch they will not hesitate to make a complaint – earning them the “we don’t suffer in silence” catchphrase.

Stack and Mel

Identical twin cowgirls, Stack and Mel, are still relatively new to the travel game, and are a little wary when venturing anywhere beyond the Outback. Even so, they are willing to give anything a crack.

The girls, 31, are big on the rodeo scene, competing together and against each other in roping events. They have travelled extensively around country Australia for competitions.

Having spent most of their lives in the bush, they are blissfully unaware of other cultures, languages and customs – but this doesn’t stop them voicing an opinion.

They are used to roughing it and are not easily impressed by fancy holidays, and would much rather camp outdoors with their horses and dogs rather than stay in the city.

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Need some holiday inspo? Here’s exactly where to follow the Travel Guides cast on Instagram

The cast of Travel Guides have captured hearts around Australia, with the show’s third season proving a huge ratings success for the Nine Network.

The combination of enviable holiday destinations, with travel guides who are jet-setting novices, has left us obsessed with the feel-good reality TV series.

If you think your week could use a little day-to-day pick me up from the hilarious cast, outside of the show’s Tuesday night time slot on Nine, then here is exactly where to follow the show’s stars on Instagram.

The Fren Family

The hilarious Fren Family is made up of Mark, his wife Cathy, and their children Johnathon and Victoria. The Frens run the German restaurant Oma’s Kitchen in Newcastle, and have been on the series since it began in 2017.

Only Victoria and Mark have public Instagram accounts. You can follow Victoria at @victoriafren, and you can follow Mark at @mark.fren.

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The gang also share snaps and videos on the Instagram account for Oma’s Kitchen, which you can follow at @omaskitchennewcastle.

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Deepesh and Sage

Newly married and newly minted cast members Deepesh and Sage have just started on Travel Guides.

The loved-up Melbourne couple, who met on dating site RSVP four years ago, are both unbelievably clever. Deepesh is an IT manager and Sage is a childcare worker, between them holding seven degrees!

The happy couple are yet to join the ‘gram with public profiles.

Deepesh and Sage are adorable!

The Target Boys: Kev, Dorian and Teng

As you would have guessed from their group nickname, Kev, Dorian and Teng met working at Target. The boys, who are still the best of friends after working in retail, are budget travellers who still live at home with their parents.

All three of the boys have public Instagram accounts, where they share hilarious behind-the-scenes videos and candid snaps from their Travel Guides’ escapades.

Kev at @thefakekevinhe , Dorian at @dorian_calleja , and Teng at @mic.teng .

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Kevin and Janetta

Self-proclaimed ‘holiday snobs’ Kevin and Janetta are always on the lookout for the best accomodation, food and, of course, WINE.

The luxurious retirees love exploring big cities like Paris and New York, but they’re yet to share any #TravelGoals pics on Instagram… because they don’t have public accounts.

But we all know we would get major food and wine envy if the couple ever decide to join social media.

You’ve gotta love the holiday snobs!

Stack and Mel

Twin cowgirls Stack and Mel started out as ‘travel virgins,’ though they’ve quick become well-seasoned travellers thanks to their part on the series.

The girls have three Instagram accounts between them, with one joint and two individual accounts to their names. They post everything from Travel Guides vacations, to glamorous night’s out, to their rodeos.

You can follow the twins on @stackandmel , follow Mel at @melissa_wilburn , and follow Stack at @staceywilburn .

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Travel Guides airs Tuesday, 8:45pm, on Nine.

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It’s back. Travel Guides, one of Australia’s most beloved television shows, is set to air again this year. And we’d love to introduce you to the new Travel Guides 2021 cast.

This year, you’ll see a few new faces as they take us on some pretty crazy adventures. But you may recognise some too.

Before you meet the team, let’s cover some important facts.

When is Travel Guides on?

The show returns on Wednesday, April 28 for its first episode. It begins at 7.30pm. Don’t miss it on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Travel Guides 2021 will showcase all-new local and international tourist destinations in four action-packed episodes.

International countries include Greece, Mauritius, South Korea and Cambodia. In Australia, the Travel Guides 2021 cast will visit South Australia and the Kimberley in WA.

In each episode of Travel Guides, our five groups travel to the same location for a week-long holiday.

Everyone must review the cuisine, accommodation, activities and tourist sights. Opinions always differ, leading to brutally honest and often outrageous reviews.

Meet the Travel Guides 2021 Cast

The Travel Guides are ordinary Australians turned travel critics and the cast take honesty to a whole new level. You will laugh out loud as they rate their holiday out of five stars.

Here’s what we know about this season’s cast.

Matt and Brett

Matt, 45, and Brett, 51, are the newest Travel Guides. The couple have been working together for 18 years, and married for seven.

Matt works for the local council while Brett is a primary school teacher. Together, they are generous and kind, but their biting commentary on everything around them packs a punch. Both love a good boogie too.

Matt is notorious for making new friends on holiday. He’s also a particularly adventurous eater who will give practically anything a try. This will definitely make their holiday experiences interesting.

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The Fren Family

You might recognise these next Travel Guides 2021 cast members. The Fren family consists of parents Mark (59) and Cathy (57), and their two kids Jonathon (29) and Victoria (27).

Mark is the upbeat and forthright dad, happily married to Cathy for over 30 years. Cathy’s quirky sense of humour and distinctive laugh is contagious.

Daughter Victoria always has an opinion, admitting to speaking before she thinks. Son Jonathon is more reserved, often finding himself unwittingly involved in the family’s antics.

Together, the Fren’s love new destinations and different cultures. They’ll give anything a go, which often gets them into unpredictable situations.

Keep an eye out for our upcoming interview with the Fren Family on  Holidays with Kids .

Kev, Dorian and Teng

Aptly known as “the boys”, these three good mates met when working in a Target store together.

Kev now has an art degree and is known for being sensible. Dorian is laid-back and polite, with hopes of becoming a teacher. Teng is the risk-taker, always looking for a good time.

The trio of suburban millennials share a love of junk food, computer games, music and movies. All in their twenties, Kev, Dorian and Teng are smart and positive. Always quick to make fun of each other, they guarantee laughs.

All three boys are Australian-born. But their combined Chinese, Greek and Vietnamese heritage gives them a unique take on the world.

Kevin and Janetta

Kevin, 63, and Janetta, 69, have been married for more than three decades. These Travel Guides 2021 cast members are self-professed holiday snobs.

The couple originally lived in Melbourne, but sold their house to move to the country. The tree-change saved them so much money they can now afford to travel for at least four months a year.

These jet-setting retirees hate settling for anything second-rate. Kevin and Janetta love five-star hotels, big cities and quality service.

This discerning duo expect the best when on holiday. If the quality or service isn’t up to scratch, they won’t hesitate to make a complaint.

Stack and Mel

This cowgirl duo signify the last, but definitely not the least, of our Travel Guides 2021 cast. The fan favourites from country NSW and Victoria are ready to hit the road again.

The girls are big on the rodeo scene. They frequently compete together and against each other in roping events.

In their signature hats, cowgirl boots and belt buckles, Stack and Mel are rough around the edges and always straight to the point.

Whilst the pair remain wary to venture anywhere beyond the Outback, they’re known to give anything a red-hot go.

Stack and Mel have spent most of their lives in the bush. This rendered them blissfully unaware of other cultures, languages and customs. Tune in to watch these country girls battle the big cities.

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The Travel Guides are back for their wildest adventure yet in Season 5

The borders are opening, flights are back on and it's time to think about your next holiday!

That's right, after a long-awaited return, our favourite Travel Guides are returning to Channel 9! After the coronavirus pandemic put a halt on international travel, our Guides are ready to get their passports back in action and head around the globe.

But before Season 5 kicks off, here's everything you need to know about Travel Guides .

Stream complete seasons of Travel Guides on 9Now.

When will Travel Guides return?

Season 5 of Travel Guides will premiere on Wednesday March 30 at 7.30pm.

Who is the cast of Travel Guides ?

All our favourite travel critics are back, including the loveable The Fren Family , twin cowgirls Stack and Mel , "holiday snobs" Kevin and Janetta , best mates Kev, Dorian and Teng (AKA The Target Boys) , and travel addicts and longtime couple Matt and Brett .

Where will the Travel Guides be set?

In the new season our Guides hit the road for a supersized, two-week USA road trip taking them through Texas and the Deep South for a big taste of big hats, big portions and big wheels.

The Guides are then off to traverse our great Southern Land. They'll take in the beauty of the Twelve Apostles, the wilds of Fraser Island and the sparkles of Noosa, the tall ships of Sydney Harbour, swimming with dolphins off the coast of Western Australia, and the delights of the Great Ocean Road on a week-long, family-friendly road trip that includes a taste of Sovereign Hill in beautiful Ballarat. 

They'll also head off the beaten track into the South Australian Outback, exploring the mighty Murray River and fantastic Flinders Ranges, as well as soaking up the best bits of Brisbane — from fine dining to adventure park thrills — for an activity-packed week based in the river city holiday hotspot. 

What can I expect from Travel Guides ?

In each episode of Travel Guides, the five groups of critics visit the same location for the same week-long holiday, reviewing the cuisine, accommodation, activities, and tourist sights.

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Opinions always differ, leading to brutally honest and often outrageous reviews as our Guides tell it exactly how they see it and rate each holiday out of five stars.

Where can I watch Travel Guides ?

Travel Guides kicks off 7.30pm, Wednesday, March 30 on Channel 9 and 9Now.

You can stream complete seasons of Travel Guides for free on 9Now .

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