Coming Home To Australia After 3 Years Abroad - Surprising My Family & Friends

I bought a one-way ticket back to Australia and didn’t tell anyone 🤍 (okay, except my parents, because I was landing close to midnight and needed a lift LOL) After spending the last few years living abroad, I finally came home - this time on a one-way ticket. No set plan, no return date.. just a feeling that it was time for a visit! In this vlog, I surprise my family and friends and capture their real reactions - tears, shock, confusion and so much excitement. Moments I’ll never forget. Being away for so long makes everything feel more emotional, more intense, and more meaningful. Coming home isn’t always simple. There’s comfort, but also uncertainty. Right now, I’m just taking it one day at a time - soaking in the Australian summer, reconnecting with the people I love, and figuring things out along the way! I also share some of my favourite Australian foods and the little everyday things I’ve missed while being away!! If you’ve ever left home and come back not knowing what’s next… this one’s for you 🤍 #cominghome #australia #travelvlog ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi there! If you're new to my channel, welcome! 🤗 I'm Kim, an Australian traveller who sold everything in 2022 to chase adventure and explore more of the world. After a major life change, I'm now navigating solo travel and the unknown, exploring Asia and beyond - one meal, one experience and one adventure at a time! ✈️ Join me as I embrace solo travel, dive into street food culture, and document the highs and lows of starting over in my 30s. This channel is all about authentic travel experiences, local eats, and the journey of self-discovery through travel. 🥢 If you love food, travel and raw solo journey stories, you're in the right place! If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing. Your support means a lot to me - Thank you for being here! 🧡 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LET'S CONNECT: 📸 Instagram:   / travelwithkimc   🔗 Facebook:   / travelwithkimc   🎞 TikTok:   / travelwithkimc   💌 Email: [email protected] WAYS TO SUPPORT ME: ✨ Subscribe To My Channel: ‪@travelwithkimc 💎 Join my channel for perks:    / @travelwithkimc   ☕ Buy Me A Coffee (or a cheeky beer): https://buymeacoffee.com/travelwithkimc 💖 Support Me Directly: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/trave... LOCATIONS: 📍 KV Charcoal Chicken: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xaYuLtcUGbCjt... 📍 Melbourne Airport: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jmL6mdd5MDLev... VIDEO TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Preview 00:17 - Heading Home 00:42 - 3 Months Earlier 02:19 - 2 Months Earlier 03:16 - Present Day 03:34 - Parents 03:56 - Surprising My Brother 06:09 - Surprising My Best Friend 09:15 - Hanging With My Friend 10:27 - Quick Snack 12:17 - Surprising My Cousins 14:41 - Thank You For Watching MUSIC: Back Alley by Burgundy X, Coffee & Streets by Aylex, bonsai by massobeats & Belong by Moavii: https://freetouse.com/music Mr. Thibs - Lemonade - https://thmatc.co/?l=5DC87EAE 🔎 Starting over in my 30s, expat leaving Vietnam, Vietnam to Australia, Melbourne Australia, surprising family, homecoming, Melbourne food, solo female traveler, solo travel, expat life, living in Vietnam, returning home after living abroad, coming home after living abroad, surprising family and friends #livingabroad #surprised #familyvlog #familytime #familyfun #friends #friendship #surprisegift #melbourne #australiatravel #australian #returninghome #foodie #foodvlog #2026 #cominghome #australiavlog #surprisefamily #emotionalreunion #melbournevlog #melbourne #lifestylevlog #reallifevlog