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Christian Baines

Christian Baines

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.

Affordable Travel Ideas for the Savvy Globetrotter

When we talk about bargain destinations, plenty of familiar names come up, including India, Thailand, Morocco, Vietnam, and Mexico. But some of the world’s most infamously “pricey” destinations offer fantastic values. With the US dollar riding high, it’s time to…

Young Woman Relaxing in Hammock in Aitutaki, Cook Islands

Cook Islands – Laid Back and Easily Reachable

The Cook Islands have long been the quiet achievers of South Pacific travel. While Tahiti continues to be the by-word for “tropical paradise,” and Fiji extends its warm “BULA” welcome to countless tourists each year, the Cook Islands are laid…

Sunrise at Parc Guell, Barcelona, Spain

Journey Through Gaudi’s Barcelona in Spain

Enjoy a journey through Barcelona with Gaudi, Modernism’s biggest name. If you went to Barcelona on your Spain vacation and didn’t spend a few hours basking in the absurd splendour of at least one Gaudi building, well… you really didn’t…

Can Travel Boycotts Do More Harm than Good?

There’s no denying the impact political events can have on tourism. Nobody could have blamed travellers for staying away from China after 1989’s massacre in Tiananmen Square. While China is now Asia by Goway’s most popular destination, it took ten…

So Much to See in Sydney’s Taronga Zoo

In a city with some of the world’s most expensive real estate, it’s the giraffes that have the best view. Sure, being the world’s tallest animal helps, but the giraffe enclosure at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, takes prime position,…

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