I joined my parents on their first trip to Europe. It was a rare opportunity to reconnect with them as an adult.

Joining my parents on their first trip to Europe was a great way for us to reconnect as adults.

Emily Shedal

• Last year, I accompanied my parents on their first trip to Europe, visiting five countries together.
• Seeing their reactions while sightseeing gave me a newfound appreciation for my own travels.
• I also enjoyed helping my parents with small tasks and was surprised by how it felt to be needed.

If I'd told my parents 10 years ago that they'd have the opportunity...