Michael's Europe Trip — Summer 2026

Here's a little overview of where we're going, what we're doing, and who we're with along the way. That way you always know where we're at and who we're with — hopefully it makes things a little easier to follow!

The Where, the When & the Why

🇮🇹 Italy

Italy

June 5 – June 17

Exploring Italy with Danielle's mom Lisa, her brother Weston, and Weston's partner Andy.

🇪🇸 Spain

Spain

June 17 – June 19

Visiting a family that Danielle nannied for when she lived in Spain.

🇭🇷 Croatia

Croatia

June 19 – June 27

Michael's 40th birthday trip — a week sailing the Adriatic on a catamaran with close friends.

Catamaran Trip

🇫🇮 Finland

Finland

June 28 – July 5

Staying at Teemu's cabin in the Finnish countryside with a close group of friends.

Cabin Trip

Friends on the Catamaran in Croatia

Brian Leahy

My original connection to most of this group. A former wedding photographer now based in Austin — he runs a travel company called Merit that helps wedding planners earn commissions on hotel blocks.

Croatia Finland

Aaron Medina

You know Aaron!

Croatia

Colin & Talia Thurmond

You know Colin and Talia!

Croatia

Erik Smith & Deb Foster

Erik is the surfer from Nebraska. Deb is an actress originally from New Zealand. They're married.

Croatia Finland

Friends Staying at Teemu's Cabin in Finland

Teemu

Michael's Finnish friend and the host — it's his cabin. He's a consultant at Deloitte.

Finland

Nick Wilson

One half of Blue Kite Cinema, and the officiant at Michael and Danielle's wedding. He also stayed in Michael and Danielle's house while they were in Hawaii.

Finland

Brian Leahy

My original connection to most of this group. A former wedding photographer now based in Austin — he runs a travel company called Merit that helps wedding planners earn commissions on hotel blocks.

Finland

Erik Smith & Deb Foster

Erik is the surfer from Nebraska. Deb is an actress originally from New Zealand. They're married.

Finland