We Wanted To Show The World To Our 4-Year-Old So We Went On A 28,000Km Trip Around Europe
In summer 2015, me, my girlfriend Oana and our four-year-old son Vladimir did a four-month trip across Europe, through 41 countries and 28.000kms. We rode a 2014 Ural Ranger sidecar, that we call Zair.
Here’s a short story, in pictures.
Scotland
Enjoying a swim in Austria
Best food in the world
Playing around camping
On the ferry from Tallin (Estonia) to Helsinki (Finland)
Wild camping in Finland
Finland’s endless roads
Love in the Lofoten Islands (Norway)
Atlantic Road (Norway)
Norway
Morning in England
Ireland
Doonagore Castle in Ireland
Camping in France
Porto (Portugal)
Cabo da Roca (Portugal)
Andalusia (Spain)
Spain
Wild camping in Spain
Sunrise in Spain
Meeting the wild monkeys in Morocco
Sand storm in the Sahara desert
Camel riding in the Sahara, Merzouga (Morocco)
Merzouga (Morocco)
Sleeping on a hotel rooftop in Morocco
Marakesh (Morocco)
Marakesh (Morocco)
Ferry from Morocco to Spain
Monaco
Curious cat in Italy
Stelvio Pass (Italy)
Montenegro
Dubrovnik (Croatia)
Montenegro
Sedlo Pass (Montenegro)
Sun bathing in Greece
The map of our journey, starting in Bucharest, Romania
Last camping spot, in Greece
Adding the last sticker
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Share on FacebookYa sorry this was a Great idea, awesome looking trip but I don't think your son will remember any of it!! Unless u go on a lot of trips.
Gosh, U should talk..U dun even remember that the article, which is just right there, mentioned a daughter, not a son..children with cynical parents like U n some others here probably will choose not to remember, even if they can..
Load More Replies...That's a really impressive journey, must've been a great experience for the 3 of you!
bravo quel superbe voyage ! ! ! what a slpendid journey !!!!! did the Ural be always ok ????
on the third photos (called "Best food in the world"), inside the tent, I can see can of "okocim" polish beer :)
Great trip Mihai ! And for the rest of those who don't know - http://www.mongolia.ro/eng/
Anyone that's interested in seeing more from this family and their trip here's a link. http://advrider.com/index.php?threads%2Ffamily-of-3-riding-a-sidecar-through-almost-all-of-europe.1100755%2F
Never mind the journey - what about those amazing images, so well captured?
Very courageous ! I salute your spirit and your's wife as well. I am sure your son is going to remember a lot, in case if he doesn't, then also you are building a great album which will be in his racks and there will be many occasions when he and his future family will browse thru. I am sure they will want and love you always. Because there are not many who have courage to do such trips. I am 41 and my son is 13 , we are planning to take a trip in next two years. But I am sure that we will not beat yours.....
Stunning photos; this must have been an amazing experience. What a fantastic way to broaden your child's horizons!
Road trip with your family !!!! that too in your motorcycle!!!! It's amazing. Not everybody can do this. Excellent road trip around Europe. This is one of the best blog in boredpanda.com I come across. Excellent photography. Keep on travelling and explore the world. Life is very short, but there are lot of things to enjoy, one is travelling. Keep on going.....
Michael, hi there! Great photos and a wonderfull trip, we were watching your photos with my 6 year old daughter and she will be happy to be friends with your son! We're originally from Russia, but living now in Slovenia, so you are welcome )) where are you originally from? Romania?
Wonderful!! We are working towards doing this with our children, thank you for the inspiration and photographs! <3
Very similar to another guy who did the same thing with his son: http://www.zacoliv.fr/ In both cases, excellent! If only our parents would have taken us on trips like that :)
На оппозите-очень смело! Сам путешествую на днепре и пока что на такие расстояния не ездил.Очень хорошие снимки! Не каждый путешественник сможет так качественно запечатлить свои приключения.
Wow, I am speechless... I really admire what you did, considering you went motorcycling with a 4 year old! Great photos by the way
Fantastic!! I enjoy riding with our oldest, thinking that 350km is a long trip, you proof otherwise. See you came across my town, Drachten, the Netherlands, if ever again, your more then welcome to stay over!
Mis felicitaciones, precioso viaje. Una gran aventura y una experiencia inolvidable para la familia.
Marvelous, you do your dream..... what else???? Our blog http://www.unsersbandebikersdu67.com/
Faine poze, fain motor, faina excursie, faini oameni.. nimic mai mult de zis
Waouh, very nice trip, very nice pictures too, Bravo ! How long time was you riding ? It's a dream for me !
bravo pour ce superbe voyage avez vous eu quelques ennuis avec l Ural ???
Pictures are simply awesome. i got a question though - why only 1 pic from Croatia :( Although its supposed to be from Dubrovnik, its just some rocks and sea bashing into them...
Great route, great adventure, great photos and I presume great memories too. Hats off !
Its a pitty that you couldt get to the more beautiful mountains of Bulgaria, but ypu are close anyway. Awesome trip, much respect.
Amazing image! We like travel by motorcycle and Ural with sidecar too. But our trip have been until 10 000 km )
Where I can get more information about this story (not only photos)?
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads%2Ffamily-of-3-riding-a-sidecar-through-almost-all-of-europe.1100755%2F
Load More Replies...I think this link shows the countries you went to, but I may have included one that was not intended:"http://mapbake.com/#k6Z5im9eTD6$[fVtyL.3epBVXR~x_jPYSiQZokr1&d0#%22MihaiBarbu%22"
I think the one included is Romania. Maybe no flag for home...
Load More Replies...Love it :) I see your last picture is from Bulgaria. have you more shots from the country, just curious :)
More photos http://advrider.com/index.php?threads%2Ffamily-of-3-riding-a-sidecar-through-almost-all-of-europe.1100755%2F
Load More Replies...Beautiful beautiful adventure..! One happy family and lots of stunning photos.. Wow!
beautiful! i would love to do that with my kid! how long did it take?
Hi We meet you and your family in Norway (geirangerfjord)on the way back from Nordkapp. All the best from Adventure Dream Team ! great to see you online :D
Fantastic idea, superior photos! Greetings from Estonia - please come again! (PS, Tallinn is with two n-s :)).
Absolutely incredible Mihai. Such an overwhelming post to go through! Gasped when I saw the map towards the end. I am jealous, but so happy that the three of you experienced something so incredible :D
Minunata calatorie,multi visam la asa ceva ! Sunt mandru de voi ! Ce motocicleta e, si cat v-a costat toata aventura?
wow! that looks like such a fun trip. we did a mini version of this sixteen years ago. what did your daughter feel about it?
Wow, I am totally amazed! Great photographs! Great family. Can't wait to show the world to my 4-Month Old.
An awesome adventure shared by a lovely family! Thank you for sharing it with us.
wth are you talking about? He has long hair, so what? Moron
Load More Replies...Ya sorry this was a Great idea, awesome looking trip but I don't think your son will remember any of it!! Unless u go on a lot of trips.
Gosh, U should talk..U dun even remember that the article, which is just right there, mentioned a daughter, not a son..children with cynical parents like U n some others here probably will choose not to remember, even if they can..
Load More Replies...That's a really impressive journey, must've been a great experience for the 3 of you!
bravo quel superbe voyage ! ! ! what a slpendid journey !!!!! did the Ural be always ok ????
on the third photos (called "Best food in the world"), inside the tent, I can see can of "okocim" polish beer :)
Great trip Mihai ! And for the rest of those who don't know - http://www.mongolia.ro/eng/
Anyone that's interested in seeing more from this family and their trip here's a link. http://advrider.com/index.php?threads%2Ffamily-of-3-riding-a-sidecar-through-almost-all-of-europe.1100755%2F
Never mind the journey - what about those amazing images, so well captured?
Very courageous ! I salute your spirit and your's wife as well. I am sure your son is going to remember a lot, in case if he doesn't, then also you are building a great album which will be in his racks and there will be many occasions when he and his future family will browse thru. I am sure they will want and love you always. Because there are not many who have courage to do such trips. I am 41 and my son is 13 , we are planning to take a trip in next two years. But I am sure that we will not beat yours.....
Stunning photos; this must have been an amazing experience. What a fantastic way to broaden your child's horizons!
Road trip with your family !!!! that too in your motorcycle!!!! It's amazing. Not everybody can do this. Excellent road trip around Europe. This is one of the best blog in boredpanda.com I come across. Excellent photography. Keep on travelling and explore the world. Life is very short, but there are lot of things to enjoy, one is travelling. Keep on going.....
Michael, hi there! Great photos and a wonderfull trip, we were watching your photos with my 6 year old daughter and she will be happy to be friends with your son! We're originally from Russia, but living now in Slovenia, so you are welcome )) where are you originally from? Romania?
Wonderful!! We are working towards doing this with our children, thank you for the inspiration and photographs! <3
Very similar to another guy who did the same thing with his son: http://www.zacoliv.fr/ In both cases, excellent! If only our parents would have taken us on trips like that :)
На оппозите-очень смело! Сам путешествую на днепре и пока что на такие расстояния не ездил.Очень хорошие снимки! Не каждый путешественник сможет так качественно запечатлить свои приключения.
Wow, I am speechless... I really admire what you did, considering you went motorcycling with a 4 year old! Great photos by the way
Fantastic!! I enjoy riding with our oldest, thinking that 350km is a long trip, you proof otherwise. See you came across my town, Drachten, the Netherlands, if ever again, your more then welcome to stay over!
Mis felicitaciones, precioso viaje. Una gran aventura y una experiencia inolvidable para la familia.
Marvelous, you do your dream..... what else???? Our blog http://www.unsersbandebikersdu67.com/
Faine poze, fain motor, faina excursie, faini oameni.. nimic mai mult de zis
Waouh, very nice trip, very nice pictures too, Bravo ! How long time was you riding ? It's a dream for me !
bravo pour ce superbe voyage avez vous eu quelques ennuis avec l Ural ???
Pictures are simply awesome. i got a question though - why only 1 pic from Croatia :( Although its supposed to be from Dubrovnik, its just some rocks and sea bashing into them...
Great route, great adventure, great photos and I presume great memories too. Hats off !
Its a pitty that you couldt get to the more beautiful mountains of Bulgaria, but ypu are close anyway. Awesome trip, much respect.
Amazing image! We like travel by motorcycle and Ural with sidecar too. But our trip have been until 10 000 km )
Where I can get more information about this story (not only photos)?
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads%2Ffamily-of-3-riding-a-sidecar-through-almost-all-of-europe.1100755%2F
Load More Replies...I think this link shows the countries you went to, but I may have included one that was not intended:"http://mapbake.com/#k6Z5im9eTD6$[fVtyL.3epBVXR~x_jPYSiQZokr1&d0#%22MihaiBarbu%22"
I think the one included is Romania. Maybe no flag for home...
Load More Replies...Love it :) I see your last picture is from Bulgaria. have you more shots from the country, just curious :)
More photos http://advrider.com/index.php?threads%2Ffamily-of-3-riding-a-sidecar-through-almost-all-of-europe.1100755%2F
Load More Replies...Beautiful beautiful adventure..! One happy family and lots of stunning photos.. Wow!
beautiful! i would love to do that with my kid! how long did it take?
Hi We meet you and your family in Norway (geirangerfjord)on the way back from Nordkapp. All the best from Adventure Dream Team ! great to see you online :D
Fantastic idea, superior photos! Greetings from Estonia - please come again! (PS, Tallinn is with two n-s :)).
Absolutely incredible Mihai. Such an overwhelming post to go through! Gasped when I saw the map towards the end. I am jealous, but so happy that the three of you experienced something so incredible :D
Minunata calatorie,multi visam la asa ceva ! Sunt mandru de voi ! Ce motocicleta e, si cat v-a costat toata aventura?
wow! that looks like such a fun trip. we did a mini version of this sixteen years ago. what did your daughter feel about it?
Wow, I am totally amazed! Great photographs! Great family. Can't wait to show the world to my 4-Month Old.
An awesome adventure shared by a lovely family! Thank you for sharing it with us.
wth are you talking about? He has long hair, so what? Moron
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