Flight of Fancy

Ben Groundwater talks to food writer Sofia Levin and tour guide Juan Walker about all things "Australian food" - what our cuisine really is, where it came from, what it stands for, and how you can best enjoy it. This episode was recorded in October while Victoria was still in lockdown.

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Are you dreaming of your next great travel adventure, somewhere a big, ambitious, and completely different? The Camino de Santiago, the Trans-Mongolian, hiking the Himalayas, road-tripping through Iceland and sailing the Pacific Islands; these are the best adventures for any time, especially in post-COVID times.

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Summer is coming, and with reduced capacity in Australia and more people than ever looking to holiday at home, we ask: what do you need to know to start planning that ultimate summer getaway. Join host Ben Groundwater and travel writers Michael Gebicki and Sheriden Rhodes as they talk about the destination they think you’ll love and what you should do when you're there.

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If you're yearning to say goodbye to the bright lights of the big city and get back to nature, here are Australia’s best spots for fresh air and open spaces as well as some of the best of the world has to offer once it’s available. Join host Ben Groundwater and travel writers and outdoor enthusiasts, Andrew Bain and Nina Karnikowski.

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Is there a better combination in the world than travel and wine, especially when it comes with great food and beautiful scenery? That's what you get when you visit Australia's wine country - that and a whole range of other activities which fits perfectly with the relaxed and yet sophisticated vibe of our local wine culture. Host Ben Groundwater talks to travel writer and food and wine expert, Ute Junker, and Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia executive officer, Kate Shilling

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Juan, a Kuku Yalanji man from the Mossman-Daintree area, has been working as a guide in this region of Australia for more than fifteen years. He talks to host Ben Groundwater about his country, his culture and his ambition to continue to learn and maintain the traditions of his people.

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Looking to explore Australia's Sunshine State - what to see, what to do and where to go? Ben Groundwater talks to travel writer Sheriden Rhodes and Queensland-based tour guide Juan Walker about the best experiences you can have in the state and why is it completely normal to go to a pub and order a pot of gold.

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It's the oldest living culture in the entire world dating back more than 60,000 years and it's right here in Australia - a rich and varied culture full of knowledge and skill, and ceremonial traditions and legends. But it's just not one culture but hundreds of different cultures, made up of hundreds of different languages, stories and beliefs. Join host Ben Groundwater as he talks to Nhanda tour guide  Darren ‘Capes’ Capewell and travel writer Kerry van der Jagt, who specialises in indigenous travel within Australia, and learn how you as a  traveller can experience Aboriginal culture.

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Now is the time. If you want to make travel better; if you want to make the world better – now is the time. Host Ben Groundwater and travel writers Ute Junker and Louise Southerden take a hard look at the travel world and figure out what we’re doing wrong. We’re taking stock in this time of crisis and deciding how we can reboot this thing, how we can bounce back in a way that’s responsible, sustainable, and ultimately good.

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A great road trip is about adventure and the excitement of not knowing what's beyond the next bend. Ben Groundwater with guests Sue Williams and Craig Tansley talk about their favourite and most memorable drives, and share their tips for planning a successful road trip. 

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