Bird's eye view photography of trees and body of water, Goway Travel
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.
Kyoto skyline at dusk, Japan

Four Perfect Days in Kyoto on a Trip to Japan

Kyoto is a city that embodies all that people imagine when it comes to Japan. On the surface, its name immediately evokes serene temples with immaculately maintained gardens that seem almost frozen in time. Yet Kyoto can also seem as…

Elegant woman drinking glass of champagne on luxury cruise vacation

Make 2019 Your Year for a Goway Cruise Vacation

We’ve heard every bad cliché when it comes to cruises. If you think it’s all about mandatory activities, strict, scheduled dining with strangers in allocated spots, rushing through touristy ports to “see the sights” before your boat departs, or playing…

Full glass of beer with Bruges cityscape background, Belgium Vacations

The Perfect One Week Belgium Vacation

Small, beautiful, and wedged between popular Europe vacation giants, Belgium is in many ways quintessential Europe. A coming together of Flemish and French culture and language. The capital of the European Union. A treasure trove of canals, intricate architecture, and…

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”…

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…

Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, Israel Tour

Jerusalem: Your Cultural Getaway for 2019

Many international travellers think of Israel as a nation of spiritual sights, where the histories of the world’s three great monotheistic religions come together to create a cultural landscape like no other. Diverse, spiritual, and always controversial, Israel travel offers…

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