Ben Groundwater
The Sydney Morning Herald
Australia
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Nine phrases that no traveller ever wants to hear
‘Before you leave’, ‘plus tax’ and ‘continental breakfast’. These words should set off alarm bells for travellers. → Read More
Who needs restaurants? The world’s 10 best places for cheap eats
Street food and local snacks are the only way to go if you’re after delicious, authentic dishes that won’t hit your hip pocket. → Read More
This Japanese snack uses the chicken equivalent of Wagyu beef
Yakitori sounds pretty simple. The word itself just means “grilled bird”. But this delicacy uses all parts of the humble chicken. At a classic yakitori restaurant in Japan you will eat breast and thigh, as well as chicken hearts, chicken livers, chicken wings, chicken skin, gizzards, tails, cartilage and even ovaries and fallopian tubes. → Read More
This is the best dish you’ll find in the Pacific, by far
You’ll find variations of ota ika across the Pacific but it’s a classic dish in Tonga. → Read More
Chef Matt Moran names the best places to eat in Singapore
Few places on Earth deliver a better dining experience than Singapore. Acclaimed chef Matt Moran dishes up on where to go and what to order. → Read More
The must-do highlights of Tokyo in three days
With three days in Tokyo you can experience a vast spectrum of places and attractions, a smorgasbord of incredible food, and a wondrous contrast of old and new. → Read More
20 things that will surprise first-time visitors to Rome
The Eternal City has a reputation as one gigantic tourist attraction, an open-air museum. That is not unfounded, but there are still novelties in store. → Read More
Foodies: You can’t take yourselves seriously until you’ve made these
Italy has its ravioli, Japan has its gyoza, and Poland has this tasty sweet or savoury dumpling. → Read More
Is this Australia’s real national dish?
Australians are so deeply appreciative of salt-and-pepper squid that we will order it any time, any place. → Read More
Inside the untouched, ancient world of Japan’s Arashiyama
Japan’s getaway for nobles and hot-springs wonders, Seoul’s vibrant heart, and more: North Asia’s travel hits from Good Weekend’s 2023 Dream Destinations issue. → Read More
The good, the bad and the ugly: Why you should still visit the US
There’s so much diversity to this huge place that you can’t fail to find something to hold your attention, enthral and envelop you in the US. → Read More
A whole day is dedicated to the construction (and destruction) of this meal
If you’re going to tackle one of Brazil’s most cherished dishes, you have to be hungry. Like, really hungry. → Read More
Thailand’s most underrated region is sensational
Turn your gaze north from Bangkok and you find a different world, one that defies the stereotypes of the traditional Thai holiday. → Read More
A magnificent, but strange and heady dish that tells a story
There’s a reason bobotie is often considered the national dish of South Africa and it’s not just the taste. → Read More
The spicy American dish that’s as pleasurable to eat as it is to say
Jambalaya’s name is a mystery, with some saying it’s based on the Provencal word “jambalaia”, meaning a mishmash. → Read More
Nine must-do highlights of Krabi, Thailand
Krabi is a spectacular coastal province in Thailand that takes in the famous likes of Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta and Railay Bay. → Read More
They’ve got the look: The world’s most beautiful countries named
Turquoise sea lapping on white shores, spectacular mountain peaks or finely presented food - our writers weigh in on what makes a country truly beautiful. → Read More
Plan your getaway: The best places to go in June
Our monthly series tells you which cities and countries to visit when to enjoy the best weather, events and festivals – as well as steering clear of crowds. → Read More
This famous Chinese dish’s name is a total misnomer
The outrageously delicious Peking duck is not, in fact, from Peking, the Chinese capital now known as Beijing. But its name has royal ties. → Read More
Authentic, traditional, delicious: The world’s best destinations for street food
Street food is perfect in many ways: it’s affordable, it’s authentic, it’s traditional, it’s delicious. And if you want the world’s best, this is where you will find it. → Read More