Staff Review

About Christina Gibbons

Christina started at Regent Holidays in 1986 and is now in her 25th year with us, Christina already had a passion for Regent destinations when she joined the company. She is still as enthusiastic about Regent's World, travelling regularly to Russia and China. Want to know what it is really like on the Trans-Siberian train routes - Can I wash? Will there be food? Christina will be able to answer these and many more questions from personal experience from travelling on both traditional and private trains on the Trans-Siberian Railway.  Christina is a very experienced tour leader, having led many tours to Regent destinations through the years and her latest trips were escorting our small group tour to Belarus in September 2010 and visiting Perm in Russia in June 2011.

Along with her love of travel, Christina enjoys keeping fit, having partcipated in various triathlons and learning languages, although Mandarin Chinese is proving a challenge! She is also an ardent cricket fan and supports local teams in her home county of Somerset. As you would expect from such a long association with Regent, Christina has visited most of our destinations and is committed to using her knowledge to put together the best itinerary for you.

"For the closest sensation to paradise - I recommend watching the sunset from the top of a sand dune in the South Gobi desert with nothing but the whisper of the wind in the sand to disturb the peace. Alternatively the wonderful harmony of man and nature as the winter sun catches the icicles delicately suspended from the wrought iron work of St Petersburg's many bridges."

To contact Christina email christina@regent-holidays.co.uk or call 0117 921 1711

Reviews

Yasnaya Polyana

When I visited Yasnaya Polyana during a recent trip to Moscow, it was obvious why this was Tolstoy's favourite place from where he wrote his masterpieces. Even during a visit there in the 21st century, you can't help to be taken aback by the peace and tranquillity of its idyllic setting, with  its avenues of birch trees, dense woodland and expansive lakes. Tolstoy's house itself was wonderfully preserved and you could almost feel his literary presence there with you! We were even able to take the 20 minute walk from Tolstoy's house to see the simple woodland grave where he is buried.

My journey to the Yasnaya Polyana Estate was made by coach, but the traffic from Moscow's city centre was so heavy that the journey took longer than expected! It's great that we are now able to book the train from Moscow, which will mean that more time can be spent exploring the museum and the wonderfully tranquil estate that surrounds it.