Our history with Europe isn’t part of our 2018-2019 world tour: it was built separately, first in Scotland before that big trip, then in the Ardennes right after our return. Since our children came along, Europe has become our favourite playground for family travel — leading up to our 2026 road trip across Italy, Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, and Germany.
This is the journey currently filling our blog. After stops in Italy and Greece, we discovered the Balkans — a region still rarely covered by French-speaking travel blogs, and one that completely won us over: Albania, from the Riviera to the Albanian Alps, Montenegro between the Bay of Kotor and Durmitor National Park, and Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Three authentic destinations, easy to explore by road trip, and surprisingly well suited to families with young children — as long as you plan the itinerary carefully. The rest of the trip takes us on to Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, and Germany — more to come on the blog soon.
Before this big road trip, we had already tested Europe with our kids: Cyprus in 2023 with a tiny baby and a toddler, a mother & baby thalassotherapy stay in Saint-Malo, and the Christmas markets in Alsace. Shorter getaways, perfect for family travel without going far.
Two European memories date back to before our children were born: a road trip in Scotland, and our very first road trip as a couple after 14 months around the world, in the Belgian Ardennes.
All our recent European stories are built for family travel with young children: a manageable pace, tested accommodation, and activities the whole family enjoys. Every post shares our real itinerary, day by day, along with the tips and pitfalls to avoid.
Looking for inspiration for your next road trip through Europe? Browse our stories below, organised by destination.
During our two-weeks road trip in Scotland it was difficult to find afordable places to stay. However we managed to find unusual, varied and enjoyable accommodations in Scotland we would like to share our favorites with ...
