And then, it was time for my first trip...

By Matt hayt | Posted on September 12, 2013

Today is the day. Today I will fly to Paris, but this time, it is not to relax by the Seine as it drank wine (well, have some of that), this time is to lead my first tour for ten of the readers and make them even more passionate about travel.

In may, I announced that it was leading a tour of Europe and the response was overwhelming. Now, after months of planning, I'm going to meet the ten participants on Sunday until we enjoyed a two-week trip through Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Stockholm.

I can't believe how quickly it has come. It seems that yesterday said a friend "I am organizing a trip to Europe. Perhaps some people come".

Well, now the d day is here, and is time to go.

I'm used to playing Guide to my friends, but now I'm doing it by ten people who I don't know. So many thoughts running through my head, the largest is "I hope that you do not broke."

But all joking aside, I'm very excited about this. They have never been to some of the people accompanying me to Europe before and not can't wait to show them my Europe. It will be bringing my favorite rides (both inside and outside the beaten path), restaurants, bars and all intermediate.

It may also be highlighting some of my favorite travel companies (including Rail Europe and context of travel), and hostels (St. Christopher, generator and City Backpackers) so that is exciting, as I love spreading the word of the good travel companies.

This is gonna be fun.

I have spent the last few weeks reading in more detail about each destination, planning my rides, restaurants reservations and much more.

Even after all of the trips I've ever taken and helped with, never tell me realize that hard work could go on a tour of planning. There are plenty of t Cross and is about to.

Then, as I boarded my flight to Paris, I'm double and triple check that I have all the itineraries copies, railroad, train booking and reservation numbers. I am - in part - a bundle of nerves.

But I know that this is going to be a good time because the people who read this site are incredible, and for two weeks I will talk about what I like: travel.

I'll be updating as we go and you will most likely have a long post after the fact about what I learned being a tour guide. You can follow all our antics on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

So the flow of food, wine, and good times.

See you in Europe!