‘Travel Guides’ Star Jono Fren Introduces Beloved Grandma
Fans of the popular travel show Travel Guides are getting a glimpse into the personal lives of its stars. Jono Fren and his wife, Dani Fren, have shared a heartwarming update, introducing a special family member who doesn’t typically appear on screen: Grandma Fren.
A Special Family Lunch
The couple posted a charming photo on Instagram from a recent outing at a pub in Newcastle. In the snapshot, Grandma Fren, affectionately known as “Nan,” is pictured beaming between her grandson and Dani. The outing occurred shortly before Dani‘s own television debut on the show, following the Fren family’s trip to Japan.
The caption revealed Grandma Fren’s upcoming milestone birthday: “It’s hard to believe Nan will be 80 later this year!” The post was further graced with hashtags like “#familytime” and “#bestfrens”.
Generational Love Shines Through
Jono‘s father, Mark Fren, commented on the heartwarming post, praising his children: “What nice kids you guys are. I’m sure Nan loved her lunch x.” Social media users also flooded the comments with adoration for Grandma Fren.
“Wow, she looks AMAZING! 🤩 Beautiful photos ❤️,” one follower exclaimed, to which Jono replied, “She’s kicking along pretty good 😁.” Another chimed in, “Nana still looks good 🎉🎉,” with Jono humorously adding, “She is definitely fitter than us ! 😂.”
The touching update follows Dani‘s recent journey with the Fren family to Japan, stepping in for Jono‘s sister, Victoria Fren, who was unable to travel due to work commitments.
Dani’s Adventure with the Frens
Dani shared her excitement about joining the family on their latest adventure, expressing gratitude for the warm reception. “Japan was amazing,” she posted, reflecting on her experience. “I’ve been hearing about Jono‘s travel stories for about six years now so it’s nice to be here to experience it firsthand with everyone.”
She acknowledged her sister-in-law’s absence: “My beautiful sister-in-law @victoriafren was extremely missed by all. I don’t know how you guys do it back to back for so long 😴 Here’s hoping we still did you proud xx.”
A Love Story Forged on Adventure
Jono and Dani celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary in June 2025. Jono marked the occasion by sharing a wedding day video, recounting the moment he knew Dani was ‘the one’. This realization struck him while he was away filming a segment for Travel Guides, just four months into their relationship.
He explained how Dani‘s kindness towards their family dog, Romeo, cemented his feelings. “So when I knew you were something special, in the wise words of Beyoncé I decided I liked it and put a ring on it,” Jono revealed.
In a heartfelt message to his wife, Jono expressed his gratitude: “Every day with you is nothing but fun and you make any tough day so much easier to get through. It is such a privilege to be your husband and I am grateful every day to call you my wife.”
The importance of strong family bonds is a recurring theme in many countries. For instance, in 2023, a survey found that 85% of adults in the United States consider family to be the most important aspect of their lives, highlighting the universal value of familial connections.
