I wanted to start blogging about the trip, but didn't want to create a whole separate blog page to do so. The following posts will all have the Day one tag on them until we actually go next March. For now I just wanted to be able to share our …

We left for Paris at 6pm. Flying business class on United, the seats were comfortable. Connecting through Heathrow was a pain in the ass. They only allowed one bag per person and my little purse actually counted as one. Ended up having to clear …

The family’s excitement is bubbling as we touched down on Venice Marco Polo airport with the faint view of Venice and its water canals in the distance and it did not disappoint! There is only 1 Venezia with its unique canal structures and gondola …

Well today is the day. I can hardly believe that the day is finally here. Work is still spinning around in my head, but I can't worry now. It will be there when I get back. For now my worries are: do I have my tickets, have I confirmed all …

Friday, Trieste: 9 °C (48 F°), PM rain Saturday, Trieste: 9 °C (48 F°), AM showers Sunday, Venice: 8 °C (47 F°), Light Rain Monday, Venice: 5 °C (41 F°), Rain As for acqua alta, the Venice Centro Maree forecasts: Sat 101cm - St.Mark's square will …

Well what can I say.......This city had exceeded all my expectations of it and then some. All the pics I have seen in the past just dont do it justice, nothing like seeing a place in the flesh. After our flight we headed to Piazzale Roma where …

Cauthers’ Travel Group Summer 2008 Italy - France 16 days Le Grand Tour de La France et L’Italie DAYS 1-2: ARRIVAL "All roads lead to Rome," or in this case all flight paths. Across the eastern seaboard of the United States and the Atlantic Ocean …

Day 1 After an overnight flight from Chicago, we arrived in Dublin, somewhat weary but with enough adrenaline to get straight to the sightseeing. We took the Air Link bus from the airport to downtown Dublin, and after a bit of confusion as to whi …

Nate and I arrived in London Gatwick Airport, totally jet lagged, around 11 AM. We took the Gatwick Express to Victoria Station. It was quite expensive but very convient. When we got to Victoria we took out some cash and headed to our hotel …

What a trip! I'm writing this on the flight back from Europe and am going to recap our two weeks for friends, family, and anyone on Yahoo that might be reading this for inspiration like I did with other trips. Our objective was to see the blockbuster …