Chrissie L

Rome is every bit as magical in the flesh as it has always been in my imagination. As a great lover of history I had dreamed of visiting Rome throughout my childhood. When I finally wandered the well traveled path in search of the ancient Colosseum the beautiful city did not disappoint. The Colosseum has always been fascinating to me. In my youth I found the stories of the gladiators awe inspiring but the sheer scale of what is left of this unique aged forum had captivated me the most. Yes, there were long queues on a sweltering hot summers day as I waited in anticipation to finally look inside and I was slightly distracted by the loud speakers belonging to near by tour guides and the incessant click of cameras as people stood and posed ... read more

This morning I had a sudden and exciting idea - why not share my travelling experiences with other people around the world? So here I am! This is hopefully the first of many posts...I have been lucky enough to travel pretty far despite my age -which I will not reveal! ;-) Since moving from the small, isolated island that is the United Kingdom I have settled in mainland Europe. Many countires are now within easy reach by train, car or bus. Don't get me wrong - I love flying but how great it is to sometimes cut out those endless waiting times at the airport. Sometimes I have to stop and think when I realise a passport is not needed at every border. Until recently my local cinema was in another country and I was often ... read more