The one moment where travel became my No.1 obsession
This was when I knew: travel would be my life. This was all I wanted to do. This was all I would ever do.
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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.
Podcast: Australia's great outdoors - the best places to go
Say goodbye to the bright city lights and get back to nature at Australia’s best spots for fresh air and open spaces.
The worst period in history: How the tourism industry is surviving
This year has been devastating for everyone connected with the travel industry. But many have what it takes to survive.
'Is this a joke?' Qantas sightseeing flights slammed
In the world of social media there's rarely such thing as harmless fun.
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.
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.
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