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Christian Baines

From proudly reciting every European country in alphabetical order at age nine to being dragged out of a travel agency against my will around the same age, I always knew travel was going to play a major part in my life. My first trip took me to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, and ignited a lifelong passion for turning dream destinations into cherished memories and stories. My top travel priorities are usually culture, nature and food, but you can tempt me with just about any experience I'll be talking about years later.

In my other life, I'm an author of horror and dark fantasy fiction. It's easier to chase your dreams when you leave your nightmares on the page.

"Either this wallpaper goes, or I do." - Oscar Wilde on his death bed in Paris, reminding us to keep a sense of humour when not all is high luxury.

Participating in the Kechien Kanjo, a Buddhist ordination ceremony in Koya-San, Japan. Held twice a year in spring and fall, this evocative ceremony gives you an all new appreciation of Japanese esoteric Buddhism at its most sacred site.

Some of Christian's Favourite Places

01

Brazil

Group of "Baianas" walking in the famous Pelourinho cobblestone road in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
02

India

Taj Mahal front view reflected on the reflection pool, an ivory-white marble mausoleum Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. One of the seven wonders of the world
03

Italy

Beautiful view of Amalfi on the Mediterranean coast with lemons in the foreground
04

Japan

Cherry blossoms and Fuji mountain in spring at sunrise, Shizuoka in Japan
05

Spain

Aerial view of walls of Tossa de Mar in Costa Brava, Catalonia at sunset, Spain
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