Authentic Family Travel Storytellers
Real family. Real adventures. Content that actually converts — from the trains of Thailand to the deserts of Qatar.
Meet the Family
We learn by actually living.
We are Matt, Erika, and Shanti — a family of three who traded the conventional life for full-time international travel. Since 2019 we've explored Nepal, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Japan, Costa Rica, Cambodia and beyond.
With 10+ years of professional video production experience, we don't just document travel — we craft cinematic stories that move people. Brands who partner with us don't get ad reads. They get woven into a story audiences trust.
World Schooling
Shanti doesn't go to school. The world is her classroom.
Growing up across Nepal, Asia, the Middle East & Latin America.
Demographics
Who's Watching
Official YouTube data, sourced directly from YouTube Studio.
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What We Offer
Cinematic YouTube Integration
Your brand woven naturally into long-form travel content — dedicated segments or seamless narrative integration, produced with 10+ years of professional experience.
Hotel & Accommodation Features
Full property showcases, authentic stay reviews, and natural integration into destination guides. We barter stays for content packages tailored to your goals.
Destination Travel Guides
Deep-dive city guides partnering with local businesses — from Tamarindo to Kathmandu. We showcase the best a place has to offer in a format audiences trust.
Blog Content & SEO
Long-form posts on theirhappytrails.com amplifying every video — doubling your reach and building search visibility beyond YouTube.
Custom Photography
Professional travel photography of destinations, products, and experiences — ready for your social media, website, and marketing materials.
Social Media Amplification
Every partnership is promoted across our full social ecosystem — extending your reach and keeping the conversation going beyond the video launch.
Past Work
Brand Campaigns
⚡ Affiliate Campaign · Solar System
Generated in shipped product revenue from a single video with just 21K views — proof that an engaged, high-intent audience converts at a rate most channels can't match.
5-Part Series · Paid Partnership
TukTuk Rental · Sri Lanka
Destination Guide · Local Businesses
Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide
After living in Puerto Vallarta for 3 months, we created the definitive insider guide — featuring local restaurants, hidden beaches, and the experiences only locals know.
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Destination Guide · Costa Rica
Tamarindo's Best Kept Secrets
We partnered with local businesses to uncover Tamarindo's hidden gems — from surf spots to under-the-radar restaurants that give viewers a reason to visit.
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Hotel Partnership · Doha, Qatar
Golden Tulip Hotel — Qatar
A dedicated showcase video for the Golden Tulip, plus natural integration throughout our Qatar travel series — a two-layer approach that maximizes exposure.
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Restaurant Partnership · Doha, Qatar
Boho Social — Fine Dining in Qatar
A full day at one of Doha's most renowned restaurants, captured authentically as part of our Qatar series.
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Hotel Partnership · Kathmandu, Nepal
Shaligram Hotel — Kathmandu
Our first days in Nepal documented from the Shaligram — one of Kathmandu's finest hotels. The video drew 167K views from travelers.
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Sponsored Segment · Saley eSIM
Cambodia Market — eSIM Integration
Our first fully dedicated sponsor segment, seamlessly woven into our wild Cambodia market adventure — a natural fit for a connectivity brand.
play_circle Watch on YouTube"Working with Their Happy Trails has been fantastic. Their communication was professional and straightforward from the beginning. The content was very authentic and not branded — rather showcasing the genuine experience."
Raveen
Head of Marketing · TukTukRental.com
From Our Team
"With both Matt and I on board, we have a powerhouse content creation team that can help elevate your brand in the influencer marketing space."
— Erika · Co-Founder, Their Happy Trails
⭐ No Sponsor · Pure Organic
Americans Try Living Off-Grid on a Remote Farm in Nepal
No brand deal. No sponsor. Just genuine storytelling — and 74.7K people chose to watch for over an hour. We lived with a local Nepali family, worked their land, and brought our audience along for every minute.
Let's Create Together
Partner with Their Happy Trails
We work with a select number of partners at a time to ensure every collaboration gets the care it deserves. If your brand aligns with authentic family travel, let's talk.