Ben Groundwater

Ben Groundwater

Traveller's globetrotting backpacker, Ben Groundwater, finds the good, the bad and the ugly in the world’s best destinations. Ben is a columnist, blogger, feature writer, and host of Traveller's podcast Flight of Fancy, who has visited more than 80 countries during his 12 years in the industry. Ben was named travel writer of the year by the Australian Society of Travel Writers in 2014 and 2015.

Tagine isn't just one dish. In fact, it's multiple dishes, almost an infinite number of dishes

The Moroccan dish that's over 1000 years old

Trying to find the best tagine in Morocco is like trying to find the best snowflake in Switzerland.

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If I'm travelling overseas, I'm taking checked luggage.

Carry-on only? Sorry, but I just can't travel without a checked bag

I have not mastered the art of light packing. I travel with checked luggage. Also I hate washing my clothes.

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Rynek Glowny, in Krakow, Poland, is the world's largest medieval marketplace – a lively area surrounded by historic ...

The perfect European city named

The perfect European city does not exist. And here it is.

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Don't call it a bar: The winery doing things differently

I don't want to ruin the surprise. Let's just say that this is why you pay $350 a person for this wine experience.

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Don't expect a Swede to share their meatballs.

Internet blows up over claim Swedish people won't feed guests

Twitter went a little nuts over the fact that people in Sweden, generally, will not offer you dinner when you come to their house.

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Slowing down has its benefits when travelling.

There's a new, better way to travel (now that we can travel again)

It must seem counter-intuitive after two years of missed travel opportunities to consider slowing down.

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The MooserWirt, the self-described "baddest apres-ski bar on the Arlberg", the most notorious on-mountain party venue ...

The two sides to Europe's wildest snow party venue

There's a distinct Alice in Wonderland vibe to the unmarked doorway on the fifth floor of the Mooser Hotel.

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Why did fondue become a joke? It's amazing

What did fondue ever do to anyone? It pains me to see the disdain with which this dish seems to be viewed.

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Though Frankfurt is notorious for long security queues, it's quite smooth for my departing flight.

Airport review: One of Europe's major hubs is shabby and lacks facilities

Where are all the facilities? Have I missed the food court? Have I somehow skipped the airy main atrium?

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After two years closed, here are the new highlights of New Zealand

There's been a lot going on in New Zealand in the last few years and now we can finally enjoy it.

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Melbourne's chilly weather is no deterrent to interstate visitors looking for a winter getaway.

Who would go to Melbourne in winter? Everyone, apparently

When it comes to winter destinations, chilly Melbourne is proving to be more popular than many warmer holiday spots.

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Now's the time to reassess your ultimate travel wish-list and get out there.

The best of the best: My ultimate 11 travel bucket list experiences

We have no more time to waste. Next trip, if you want to do something incredible, something life-changing, the best of the best, I would recommend one of these.

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Khao soi has it all: it's a rich, spicy, tangy, filling noodle soup.

This Thai dish is one of the world's all-time greatest foods

Fellow foodies, prepare for one of the world's all-time great dishes. Khao soi has it all.

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Michelin-starred chef Clare Smyth of Sydney's Oncore restaurant.

Australia's hotel restaurants have transformed: Top chefs reveal how

Hotel restaurants were the last place that travellers would choose to eat, particularly in Australia. But all that has changed with many now boasting exciting eateries with well-known chefs at the top of their games.