So the trip is over, we're home. I'm trying to summarise what we've done and what we've seen on our amazing trip across Europe. I don't think I can do it justice but I'll try! We started in Italy which was a country I've always wanted to visit and it didn't disappoint. Rome full of sights, culture, history and crazy drivers; Florence which surprised us both with its beauty and tranquility and Venice which is so unusual that everyone should visit once in their...

London Eye The second last day of the trip saw us take in another iconic landmark - The London Eye. We skipped the queue again which made us happy but I don't think it thrilled those we walked past. Of all the things we've spent money on - skipping the queue has always worked out well for us. The Eye is 137m high so less than half the height of the Eiffel Tower but it is still absolutely massive. There are 32 pods and the eye is constantly moving so you walk...

Disneyland - The Happiest Place on Earth! The train ride to Disneyland was quick and uneventful and there was a shuttle bus waiting for us when we arrived although it did take all our willpower not to pop into the park as the train station is right next door. The bright purple shuttle bus dropped us off at the hotel and we checked in to the family circus room. Not sure how you'd fit a family into the room but it was more than comfortable for us. In about 15 m...

Louvre We've been past the Louvre several times this week and have seen the iconic pyramid on our way to another stop. Today however was all about the Louvre as our last item to be ticked in Paris (except for Disneyland which Sarah is mentioning about 4 times an hour!) We entered near the large Pyramid and skipped the queue once again - it's as simple as buying a ticket before you get there - why don't more people do this?? Once inside, we were greeted by a h...

Versailles We decided today at the last moment to see Versailles, we are both exhausted and our bodies are crying for mercy but I really wanted to see the palace and grounds. Three trains later, we arrived at the most magnificent Chateau. Louis XIV was all about demonstrating his power over nature, hence the tightly manicured gardens all over Paris. He did however begin the transformation of Versailles from a hunting lodge to the Chateau we see today. The g...