The strange Sydney Harbour shipwreck that grew a floating forest
Most Sydneysiders don't even realise it's there, despite the fact the location isn't exactly hidden.
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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.
Scallop or cake? The greatest cultural differences between states
Certain people – who are obviously wrong – call them potato cakes. That's just one of the many differences between our states.
Podcast: Where to have the best winery experience in Australia
Good wine, great food and beautiful scenery: here are the best destinations for wine in Australia.
Backpackers love Australia, why don't young Aussies?
For Australian tourism providers, it must be the most frustrating thing in the world.
One of our biggest industries is being destroyed, but we don't seem to care
If tradies, miners or farmers were facing a $55 billion hit to their industries in 2020, there would be a national outcry. So where's the outcry on tourism?
Podcast: Best things to see and do in Queensland (once the borders open)
Looking to explore Australia's Sunshine State? Here's what you can see and do, and where to go.
Who needs the rest of Australia when you've got NSW?
Sometimes it pays to look at the gems in our own backyard.
Think Australia's travel ban is fair? This will change your mind
If you want to have a harrowing week at work, try reading through more than 500 emails and messages from people whose families and lives have been torn apart.
The ban on international travel seems to have no end game
It's hard to know, in some ways, exactly what Australia is aiming for.
Podcast: Indigenous tourism - learning about First Nations culture
It's the oldest living culture in the entire world dating back more than 60,000 years and it's right here in Australia. Here's how you can learn and experience Aboriginal culture.
Inside the secret Aussie wine cave you'll (probably) never get to visit
It produces one of Australia's best chardonnays, but don't expect to show up here and get the tour - or even be able to buy a bottle.
Why aren't Australians angrier about being banned from travelling?
While Brits are outraged over having to self-isolate, Australians have raised barely a word of complaint about the strongest travel restrictions we've ever faced.
You have to change how you travel and it's going to suck
If you want the travel world to change, then you have to change.
Podcast: How to create a better travel world
If you want to make travel better; if you want to make the world better – now is the time.
These countries have opened their borders, but is there any point going?
The jealousy is real. It's hard to look at photos of your Europe-based friends right now and see them out enjoying life.
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