Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
Ben Groundwater is a Sydney-based travel writer, columnist and author with more than 20 years' experience. He specialises in food and wine – writing about it, as well as consuming it. Follow him on Instagram @bengroundwater
Eight wonders of WA you can explore in absolute comfort
There’s no state in Australia that so neatly captures the concept of “barefoot luxury” as Western Australia. These are our favourite experiences.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Tips & advice
The government’s travel advice site is much more useful than it used to be
I used to call DFAT’s travel advice website “Scaredtraveller”, since there was no way to read it and feel comfortable travelling overseas.
- by Ben Groundwater
This Dutch treat is one of the world’s greatest beer snacks
These bite-sized savoury snacks give you everything you need while you’re downing ales in a brown cafe – a classic old-school, wood-panelled pub.
- by Ben Groundwater
Move over France, this will soon be the most popular place on Earth
Spain is on track to become the world’s No.1 destination. With our guide to this incredibly diverse, beautiful and culture-rich country, it’s easy to understand why.
- by Ben Groundwater
Top chef Guillaume Brahimi’s secrets to finding great food in France
When in France, think local when it comes to food. But if you’ve got a taste for travel, venture further than a Parisian would.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Tips & advice
Taxi drivers upset with Ubers at the airport? Cry me a river
I’ve been to a place where ride-share services are banned and, let me tell you, it’s not pretty.
- by Ben Groundwater
The world-famous dish that feels like fake Chinese, but is totally legit
As inauthentic as it sounds, there are records of sweet and sour sauces being used in various Chinese cuisines since the eighth century.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Tips & advice
The travel story I got wrong. Really wrong
I was reading a travel column the other day that I vehemently disagreed with – which would be fine, except the author of that column was me.
- by Ben Groundwater
Airline review: Remember flying’s bad old days? After this flight, I do
Remember when entertainment was minimal, food was inedible and your bags got lost all the time? No? Well, after this Lufthansa flight, I do.
- by Ben Groundwater
The one thing you need to know about this Spanish treat
Deep-fried sticks of dough, rolled in sugar and dipped in thick, hot chocolate. It doesn’t get much better, right?
- by Ben Groundwater
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