Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
Ben Groundwater is a Sydney-based travel writer, columnist, broadcaster, author and occasional tour guide with more than 25 years’ experience in media, and a lifetime of experience traversing the globe. He specialises in food and wine – writing about it, as well as consuming it – and at any given moment in time Ben is probably thinking about either ramen in Tokyo, pintxos in San Sebastian, or carbonara in Rome. Follow him on Instagram @bengroundwaterConnect via email.
In just 48 hours, I ate my way through the highlights of a stopover favourite
We pull up a seat at the city’s most legendary dining tables, charting a course through luxury and local legends in just two days.
- Ben Groundwater
The best island in each of the world’s 10 greatest island destinations
Which islands do our experts rate the world’s best? Whether close by like Tasmania, or further afield like Sicily, here’s where to go next.
- Ben Groundwater and Craig Tansley
Forget the hotel buffet, for breakfast you can’t go past this $3 dish
There’s normally no reason to be on Bangkok’s streets before 8am, but the best way to start your day in this city is a visit to this noodle shop.
- Ben Groundwater
- Opinion
- Travel tips
The US is about to get even more attention. Another country deserves it more
Over the next six weeks, you’re going to be hearing about the US a lot, but a hugely underrated destination should be the one we focus on.
- Ben Groundwater
- Opinion
- Travel tips
The 13 travel rip-offs we keep paying for
Want to choose your airline seat? Check in to your hotel early? Park your car at the airport? Prepare to be gouged.
- Ben Groundwater
A meal here is worth travelling to the edge of Paris for
Not many tourists make it out to the 20th arrondissement in Paris. If you do, then be sure to eat at this restaurant.
- Ben Groundwater
- Opinion
- Travel tips
Bali, cruises, coach tours? It’s time to stop being snobs about travel
There’s a saying, “don’t yuck my yum”, that I think we could all apply to travel.
- Ben Groundwater
This classic dish is one of the world’s great cold-weather meals
It’s far greater than the sum of its parts thanks to the long, slow cook and the perfect marriage of flavours and ingredients.
- Ben Groundwater
The 90-year-old sushi place you must try when in Tokyo
This place isn’t a secret, it’s not exclusive and it doesn’t have a Michelin star – but it will provide you with a memorable, beautiful experience.
- Ben Groundwater
- Opinion
- Australia
I relived my childhood with a simple Aussie beach holiday. Here’s what I found
Life is going to get expensive in Australia over the next year or so. All of a sudden the old-fashioned Aussie coastal holiday is looking really attractive.
- Ben Groundwater