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Ben Groundwater

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.

Old favourites: Located in the Old Town, Ganbara offers snacks steeped in tradition.

Chef Elena Arzak on the best of Basque

One of the region's most famous chefs shares her favourites in San Sebastian and beyond.

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The Agrarian Kitchen has become one of Australia's top cooking schools.

Australia's top chefs flock to Tasmania

An ever-growing band of Australian chefs have been drawn to Tasmania by the exceptional local produce and the passion for cuisine that the Apple Isle can boast.

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