Ski holidays
Twenty things that will shock first-time visitors to the snow
If you're never been to the snow before, here are 20 things you need to know.
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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 co-star of the web series Beauty and the Backpacker, 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.
East Asia
An epic train journey like no other
Ten days, five time zones, two continents: this is one epic train journey.
The Backpacker
What it's really like to visit the world's most isolated country
Would you risk travelling to a country where you can be imprisoned for no good reason for an unlimited amount of time?
PNG
The hypnotic ritual on our doorstep
It's scary, it's magical, it's thrilling - and it's a ritual right on our doorstep.
Indonesia
The 14 best ways to spend $50 in Bali and beyond
Now you don't have to pay for a visa, you can spend the $50 you save on one of these great things.
The Backpacker
Those big expat fish in their small ponds
We all feel special when we are a little bit different.
The Backpacker
The eight most addictive travel experiences
Travellers, beware: Once you try one of these, your holidays will start to revolve around them.
Travel tips
10 travel experiences you're not allowed to have
There are few things worse to hear than this single word when you're travelling.
The Backpacker
Why British pubs are the best
Nothing is more exciting than finding out for yourself that a place is just like everyone said it would be.
The Backpacker
Italy's best pizza? It's not that good
It's one of the key rules of being a traveller: ask a local. But sometimes they're wrong.
20 of the smartest travel hacks for a stress free holiday
Make sure you do these 20 things to ensure your next holiday is hassle-free.
Food
Top 10 snacks from around the world
They need to be easy to eat, cheapish and, most importantly, tasty.
The Backpacker
Why travellers shouldn't always eat at restaurants
If you really want to get to know a country's food culture, this is what you need to do.
The Backpacker
The 18 things Australian travellers are obsessed with
From Bali to budget airlines, these are the things Aussie travellers are most obsessed with.
Tips
Don't let social media ruin your holiday
Social media can be a traveller's best friend, or worst enemy.
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