Newborn Emil lies in his crib in Detmold with folded hands, framed by wooden bars – a tender moment full of security.

Baby on board – and everything is turned upside down (with happiness)

Our travel group has grown: Emil is here! In this very personal post, I'll take you along on our first hours as a family, tell you about our new perspective on the world – and how we consciously deal with the issue of online visibility.

Now for a brief personal note: Our little travel group has grown by one member. From now on, we'll no longer be discussing whether a route is suitable for pregnant women, but rather how family-friendly restaurants are, what activities are available with a toddler – and perhaps even a camping story or two that's particularly well-suited for young families.

Because we welcome Emil into our family.

Welcome, little Emil

On July 11, 2025, Emil was born at the Lippe Clinic in Detmold – ready to explore the world with us. We are overjoyed – and, to be honest, quite exhausted. The first night almost drove us to our wits' end. But after the first cup of coffee, the anticipation of everything to come definitely outweighs everything else.

New perspectives

This little man should be allowed to discover our passion for adventure, nature, and perhaps even photography – just the way we love them. If my parents were the internet experts back in the day (at least for half an hour), then we're probably the ones who are a little familiar with this new territory now.

And with this role comes responsibility.

Responsibility online: How we handle images

Our primary responsibility is for Emil. But we are also responsible for how the world sees him – or doesn't see him. We want him to be able to decide for himself how (and whether) he wants to be visible online.

Our approach: "Until Consent" . This means we will not publish any pictures of Emil in which he is clearly recognizable – until he is old enough to give his own consent. Perhaps at 14. Perhaps earlier. Perhaps never.

Visible, but carefully considered

Of course, the question arises: How can we let him share in our adventures while still maintaining our principles? Let's be honest – all new parents would love to show every passerby in the pedestrian zone a picture of their baby.

The answer is sometimes challenging – especially from a photographic point of view. But it is possible:

Showing Emil from behind
Slightly blurry during gameplay
or, if all else fails, with a small sticker on the face

This way he remains part of our stories without us having to abandon our stance.

And the family is moving with them.

We are overjoyed, and so are our families. To ensure our families are also aware of our "Until Consent" guidelines, we simply reached out to them – with the following text:

Hey everyone, we have something important to share: Please only show or send photos of Emil within the family and not publicly – so not on social media or in your WhatsApp status. It's important to us that Emil can decide for himself later how visible he wants to be. If you do want to post a photo of him, please only do so with his face covered – for example, with a heart or a sticker, like many others do with children. Thank you for your cooperation – it means a lot to us and helps us protect his privacy 💛

Discovering the world through children's eyes

We are incredibly excited about this new chapter. About life with a child. About adventures, camping, firsts, little discoveries, and big emotions. And above all, about experiencing the world anew – through our son's eyes.

Welcome to the world, little Emil.