Author: Christian Baines

About the Author

Globetrotting Contributing Editor - Christian’s first globetrotting adventure saw him get lost exploring the streets of Saigon. Following his nose to Asia’s best coffee, two lifelong addictions were born. A freelance writer and novelist, Christian’s travels have since taken him around his native Australia, Asia, Europe, and much of North America. His favourite trips have been through Japan, Spain, and Brazil, though with a love of off-beat, artsy cities, he’ll seize any opportunity to return to Paris, New York, or Berlin.

Old Town of Prague with Charles Bridge at sunset, Czech Republic

Four Ideal City Breaks on a Central Europe Vacation (Part 1)

Steeped in history, culture, and architectural beauty, here are four cities well worth exploring on a Central Europe vacation. Budapest, Hungary Divided into “Buda” on the hilly side of the Danube, and “Pest,” which contains the city’s core, Budapest sits at the crossroads between Germanic, Slavic, and Balkan Europe, maintaining a Hungarian identity all its […]

Smiling young woman sitting in auditorium of theatre

Top Theatre Experiences to Have While Globetrotting (that aren’t Broadway or the West End!)

You’re a Globetrotter, and a theatre fan. You know first-hand the pain of giving up tickets to a hot show because it clashes with your next adventure. The struggle between these dual passions can be real, but there is a way to combine them. We’re not talking about pilgrimages to La Scala, Palais Garnier, or […]

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Australia is Made to Discover

Experiencing Australia means going beyond the city breaks. Sure, you can easily spend a week in the big east coast cities without getting bored. But to see the real highlights of this vast country, you need to “get out there” and discover the diverse landscapes, wildlife, and experiences Australia travel has to offer. Fortunately, Australia […]

Elephant herd crossing Luangwa River in Zambia

Zambia Safari: Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Adventure

Zambia is one of Africa’s most under-appreciated countries. Bridging the gap between favourite Southern African safari destinations like Botswana, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, and the famed parks and reserves of Tanzania, you’d think this beautiful country would be among everyone’s “must sees.” That’s part of the appeal. A Zambia safari isn’t so much about checking off […]