Tomorrow, I’m boarding a plane to Amsterdam — and I already know this trip won’t look like any other I’ve ever taken. Over the next ten days, I’ll be traveling through the Netherlands and Denmark with my daughter and two very special co-pilots: my 6-year-old and 3-year-old grandchildren.

Planning the trip has been a new kind of adventure. Designing an itinerary around the energy, curiosity, and attention span of two little ones required a different lens — one that looks for playgrounds, animals, hands-on museums, and snack stops every couple of hours. Thank goodness for AI — it’s been like having a patient, tireless travel agent helping me uncover a treasure trove of possibilities I might never have found on my own.

What’s surprised me most is how many of these “kid-friendly” experiences sound just as exciting to me as they will to them. We’ll visit the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem — not just for the masterful paintings, but for their world-famous dollhouse exhibit. I can already picture the awe in their eyes… and I have a feeling I’ll be right there with them, just as spellbound.

And then there’s Legoland in Denmark — the original one. I’m not sure who’s more excited about spending a day there: the kids or me.

But more than the places, what I’m truly looking forward to is seeing the world through their eyes. Watching the way a puddle becomes an ocean, a sculpture becomes a story, a city square becomes a playground.

This trip isn’t just about visiting two countries. It’s about slowing down. About savoring the small moments — the sticky fingers, the spontaneous dances, the endless questions. It’s about holding hands and being reminded of how magical the world really is, if we only take the time to see it.

I’ll be writing along the way — capturing the surprises, the laughter, the small (and large) adventures that come when you let 6- and 3-year-olds chart the course. I hope you’ll come along for the ride. Stay tuned — the adventure is just beginning.