Podcast: Where to go - the secret to a great road trip
From what to pack to where to go, as well as some hair-raising tales: tips on how to have a successful road trip.
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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.
Airport review: Like the city it serves, this place is crowded and chaotic
You can arrive or depart by water taxi - a novel way to begin a stay here.
Better in hindsight: Seven bad travel experiences we've all had
Nostalgia is an interesting thing. It can make even the worst experiences seem amazing.
No bull: The Pamplona tourists don't know about
There is a bigger story to tell about Pamplona (without the bull).
Nine must-do European experiences most tourists miss
Europe is the most popular travel destination on Earth, by a long way.
Tourists, take heed: This is what you shouldn't wear visiting Europe
Dress up if you don't want a good dressing down - even if it might just be in the minds of locals.
Never again: The six travel experiences I regret doing
Nobody's perfect. We've all made mistakes. We've all done things we later regret.
The 10 best space odysseys to experience (without leaving Earth)
You don't need to leave planet Earth to have these 10 cool space experiences.
Cheap and so delicious: The Spanish town where pintxos are perfection
A Basque seaside town is famous for its fresh catch barbecued to smoky perfection.
The 10 most amazing festivals you've never heard of
Oktoberfest is amazing, but it's not exactly under the radar. Everyone knows about it.
Podcast: Things that'll surprise you about India
The best things to see and do, and what to avoid: tips for first-time and return travellers to India.
If you're hungry in Tokyo, underground is the way to go
There is an unseen world of opportunity waiting beneath your feet.
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.
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