Serge Devant

It was my mom’s 80s birthday a few weeks ago, and I didn’t know what to give her. Material things didn’t seem to have much value at that age, and I felt like I’d exhausted most ideas. I’ve always thought experiences make better gifts.

She loves classical music and a fan of André Rieu, so when I saw he had a concert in Switzerland, it seemed like a no-brainer—a birthday trip together.

We only had a week, but managed to fit in lakes, mountains, countryside and city life, finishing with his concert in Zurich. It was a dream 💭 and I would strongly recommend to do the same if you have the chance.

I hope this post inspires some of you to give your parents the gift of experiencing something new together. Trust me it’s the best gift you could give. If your parents are getting older, take the time and plan something. It doesn’t have to be fancy. Just spending time with you is already enough.

Now, a pro tip: for those who say it’s impossible to get them out of the house, I have a trick that works 100%. Don’t even tell them about the trip, because they’ll say they don’t want to go anywhere—like my mom did for years. Book the hotels, get the flights, then send them the itinerary and make sure all the prices are there, (You could always make fake receipts) 😂 Most importantly, tell them it’s all non-refundable. Trust me, they’re going anywhere you want them to go at that point. Thank me later. 👊🏻
Love u mom ❤️ happy bday 🎂