The Backpacker
Beyond London: 10 other cities Aussies should try living in
Forget London, here are 10 European cities young Australians can live and work without breaking the bank.
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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.
Thailand
The part of Thailand tourists haven't discovered
A place where the locals actually undercharge the tourists? It exists.
Global
Destinations where you can really get away from it all
These are among the genuine wild, exciting and remote places remaining on the planet.
The Backpacker
The new way to save a fortune on travel
Avoiding the standard ways of travel can help you save a whole heap of money. Here's how.
Expert tips
The 20 essential things no traveller should leave home without
When you're heading overseas, there are some things you can't afford to forget.
USA
Where you can be a rock star for a day
Bass player? Check. Coolness? Check. There are ways to be a rock star without ever having to be a rock star.
The Backpacker
The world's most amazing toilets
These are places you should add to your bucket list, so to speak.
New Zealand
The 20 must-do highlights of Wanaka
It's not as well known as its neighbour, Queenstown, but this gorgeous town is still an NZ highlight.
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.
East Asia
An epic train journey like no other
Ten days, five time zones, two continents: this is one epic train journey.
The Backpacker
Climbing Uluru: how is this still a thing?
Climbing Uluru is akin to trampling across an altar in the Vatican.
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
Why expats are so full of themselves
You look at these guys and think: back home, you're not cool or popular.
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