Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino. Since then, the principality's mild climate, splendid scenery, and gambling facilities have made Monaco world famous as a tourist and recreation center. To be updated
October 5th 2008Europe » Monaco
Our first stop on the next leg of our travels and by far the most luxurious I'm sure. We travelled out with Tobin and Jody and have spent a fantastic few days with Mum and Dad in the Marriott, Cap ... 13 photos[full story]
May 25th 2008Europe » Monaco » Monte Carlo Ok picture this: It's cold and raining, you're sitting uncomfortably on the side of a muddy cliff and if you slip you will most likely die, you've had to get up at 5am to get to this cliff, you are al ... 72 photos[full story]
September 24th 2008Europe » Monaco » Monte Carlo If anyone ever needs a reminder of how little money they really have they should head to Monaco!
We went there two days ago with our new friends from Australia. We stopped in a village called Eze on ... 15 photos[full story]
September 12th 2008Europe » Monaco » Monte Carlo Everything you've read or seen about Monaco being the ritziest place on earth, delete it from memory and make it more glamorous than before. Only a 5 min drive from my house, Monaco is close enough t ... 7 photos[full story]
September 7th 2008Europe » Monaco » Monte Carlo Friday 5th September
(Geoff) Today is the day that we will board the ship for our long awaited Mediterranean cruise. Before that happens, we have a few loose ends to tie up in Barcelona. We sle ... 4 photos[full story]
August 21st 2008Europe » Monaco » Monte Carlo French Rivera (Nice) and Monaco Days 5-6
Our time spent in Nice was quiet and relaxing, as we arrived on a Saturday night. The first night we were taken around the corner for a group dinner which wa ... 7 photos[full story]
August 22nd 2008Europe » Monaco » Monte Carlo I normally hate traveling tired and hungover, but much of this is due to the fact that I am always apprehensive and stressed about flying and the hangover just exacerbates this. I was not worried when ... 20 photos[full story]
August 5th 2008Europe » Monaco » Monte Carlo Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Wow, this place just oozes money. Check my video of the automobiles in front of the world famous Monte Carlo Casino--Rolls, Rolls, Bently, etc.
The ... 18 photos[full story]
July 20th 2008Europe » Monaco » Monte Carlo Hello everyone, it's been a while since our last blog. Hayley has gone home, and my parents came to visit 2 weeks ago. See the Avignon blog for those pictures. My parents went to Monaco while they ... 22 photos[full story]