The writer reflects on their childhood travel experiences in Europe, prompted by revisiting home videos. Growing up in Hungary during the early 1990s, they traveled extensively with their family, capturing moments filled with wonder and humor. This introspection leads to a collaborative project aimed at exploring how children’s travel experiences differ from those of their parents.
Despite initial setbacks with photography at the Louvre, the project successfully captured children’s perspectives at various outdoor landmarks. The results revealed the simplicity and beauty in children’s fascinations, highlighting valuable insights into empathy and problem-solving developed through travel. The writer expresses gratitude for their own childhood travels, underscoring the lasting impact of those experiences.