Our 28 Day European Adventure
September 7 to October 4, 2023
For our very first Empty Nesters Adventure, we chose to go on a Rick Steves’ Tour – the Best of Europe in 21 Days. It was an amazing tour, striking a perfect mix of planned group activities and individual free time.
At the end of 2023, Rick Steves announced a digital scrapbook contest open to all tour participants. We were tasked with creating a website to share our adventures and promote the tour. It was a labor of love sorting through countless photos, notes from local guides and museum excursions, and reminiscing about our delightful culinary experiences!
Then, in the spring of 2024, we got a call saying we’d won the contest! That means we’ve got another Rick Steves’ tour lined up for 2025. Exciting times ahead! Here’s what the judges said about our website:
First Prize: Mark & Jeannie Burleson
Best of Europe in 21 Days
These empty nesters had a full-fledged adventure on their inaugural Rick Steves tour! They threw themselves into the activities, embraced the nightlife, and shared it all in their entertaining scrapbook. The judges — especially Rick! — enjoyed the great tips, video clips, and sense of fun they found with their group and guide.
Digital Scrapbook will open in a separate window.