Rome, Italy

When I think of Rome so many things come to mind: the spectacular restaurants, the gorgeous people, the beautiful sights and the amazing memories. None of these are more significant than the magnificent architecture and famous monuments that complete such an inspiring history.


I was only in Rome for a short five days, but I was constantly enraptured with the glorious sights. The Colosseum standing at 48 metres high could fit over 50, 000 people for entertainment back in 70 AD. If the stunning structure wasn't enough to captivate me the history certainly did. As I stood in the age old stadium I was overcome with a profound sense of bewilderment. It became so surreal and unbelievable that I just stood there amongst hundreds of tourists and stared. I stared at the people, at the crevasses, at the city and at what would soon become a permanent image in my mind and memories. 

Greece

Charming cobble stone roads, bright blue skies, sparkling seas and the most friendly and welcoming souls. I was fortunate enough to experience this beautiful country, Greece, in March of 2010. A beautiful and knowledgable woman took us on a tour of the Acropolis and the temple of Athena and told us that once you get to the top of the city you are fated to return, and someday I absolutely will.

It is an understatement to say that Greece is a beautiful place. There is so much culture and character to every inch of the country. One time when we were winding through the mountains near Macedonia we were halted in order for a heard of sheep to cross the road. As any tourist would do, I began snapping copious amounts of photos and couldn't fathom the sight in comparison to Canada. The only thing we have herded across our roads are pedestrians in confined cities.

This was one of my most favourite places because of how genuine and approachable the people are. Walking in the Placa district seeing all the market shops and stores with the unique and personable trinkets is a memory I will never forget. Imagine being embraced by a little old greek woman and given gifts just for the mere fact of being Canadian. Its a true testament to the friendliness of nations and how even in a world so far from your own you can feel so at home.

Sights to see, and why

We are limited so often to the places we can only see through our windows at home, windows of the car, or windows of random opportunity. There is so much beauty and culture to our world, and exploring it has always been a passion of mine. 

Recently I purchased a poster for my wall in residence, "101 Places to See Before You Die", to remind me of all the places I can't see through my window, and inspire me to cease the opportunities in life that will enable me to broaden my horizons. So far, I have been luck enough to check of 10 of the listed amazing sights to see. Over the next few weeks I will share some of these amazing sights I have seen, and have yet to see. And help you peer into some of the windows I have been able to witness.