If you're hungry in Tokyo, underground is the way to go
There is an unseen world of opportunity waiting beneath your feet.
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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.
Sorry, but your Euro summer holiday pics look like Sydney in winter
Jealous of your friends in Europe? You shouldn't be.
Italy's 10 best pasta dishes (and where to get them)
Italy's best pasta dishes (and where to get them)
The world's funniest places to visit
Finding funny is an antidote to our times and here are the best spots in the world to get a laugh.
No entry: The nine tourist attractions you'll never get into
If you hope to see any of the following on your next holiday, you'll be out of luck…
A priceless tour of Mayfair's upscale shops and hotels
To soak up the stories and the history of Mayfair is priceless – it's also essentially free.
The chance encounter that could make (or break) your holiday
The guy I will soon come to know smiles. "Hey man, what's up?" He's got far too many shiny white teeth; a healthy tan; an American accent. No wonder he's friendly.
The nine things you must do in Sapporo, Japan
Sapporo: things to see and do
Travel cheap: 50 ways to beat the falling Aussie dollar
There's not much you can do about the exchange rate, so get smart on how to save bucks with these tips.
Copycat travellers: It's time to stop blindly following recommendations. Here's why
Why are we all doing the same thing?
The nine things you must do in Barcelona, Spain
What to see and do (and eat) in Barcelona.
Ten great things about travel that have disappeared forever
These are the things I miss most about the travel experience. And they're never coming back.
Podcast: World's best places for hikes
From walking Camino de Santiago to trekking the Inca Trail, here are the best hikes to takes.
They drink, they smoke, they live longer than everyone else. Here's their secret
This isn't some sort of utopia. You realise that when you sit down at a terrace and some guy right next to you lights up a cigarette and starts blowing smoke in your face. What the hell?
The secret to enjoying pintxos in Basque Country
The key to enjoying this most enjoyable of Spanish pastimes is restraint.
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