If you'd told me at the beginning of 2026 that we'd spend ten days of the summer holidays driving around northern Europe, exploring medieval cities, squeezing through caves, visiting war museums, riding rollercoasters and watching a solar eclipse on a Dutch beach, I'd have been absolutely delighted. I just wouldn't have believed we could afford it!

After nine days of travelling around northern Europe, exploring medieval cities, war museums, castles, caves, waterfalls, forests, beaches and theme parks, it was finally time to head home. Well, almost.

After five days of driving through France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands, exploring cities, war museums, caves, castles, waterfalls and forests, we were ready for the final proper stop of our European road trip. And this one was going to be rather different!

Day 5 of our family European road trip takes us into the Netherlands for a wonderfully slow day at De Ullingse Bergen near Sint Anthonis. After abandoning our plans for Aachen, we discover one of the best family campsites and self-catering chalets we've stayed in, complete with pools, go-karts, fresh croissants and a little taste of Dutch childhood independence. Sometimes the unplanned stops are the best ones!

Explore Luxembourg’s Mullerthal region with kids: Schiessentümpel waterfall, the narrow Kuelscheier caves, Hohllay and beautiful Vianden. Our family road-trip guide covers where to park, short hikes, what to expect in the caves, visiting Vianden’s chairlift and practical tips for exploring Luxembourg’s “Little Switzerland” on a budget.

Having fallen almost immediately in love with the tranquil and beautiful Luxembourgish forest, we decided to sack off our original plan to head 30 minutes south into Luxembourg City simply to tick off the capital, in favour of exploring the woodland surrounding us instead.

Day 2 of our Euro-Roadtrip 2026: Bastogne and Luxembourg

Day 1 of the Euro-Roadtrip 2026: Dunkirk and Ghent

How to Plan an Incredible Family Adventure Without Spending a Fortune Stick with me, this one is a whopper!

On our final day in glorious Finnish Lapland - trading wilderness for Rovaniemi

Today, on the day of my 40th birthday, we were up early for the two-hour drive from Levi to Luosto to visit the amethyst mine.

Today was the thing I’d been looking forward to most about this adventure, and I’m happy to report it absolutely delivered!

Lapland Day 1: a full day of nothing but play.

Whether it’s the food, history, atmosphere, or architecture, Rome is eternally appealing.

Starting in the Borghese area, we walked the Tridente down to Piazza Navona, stopping at all the famous landmarks and ended at the Panthon.

We planned for a strong start for our five days in and around Rome by spending day 1 at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.

The UK weather this “summer” has been the worst in living memory. Enter Eurocamp!

As detailed in our first ever Eurocamp visit, we were desperate to enjoy some sunshine and adventure during the miserable UK summer, but...

Billund, Denmark flashpack with kids: Legoland, Lego house, 10/10 accommodation, flights, parking, hire car, fuel and food all in for £1,500