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Robert Upe

Robert Upe

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When in Portarlington, try the mussels.

'Byron' review, Portarlington, Victoria: Weekend Away

A mere 90 steps away from the beach in Portarlington is a new holiday rental.

  • Robert Upe
The vertical 'green wall' garden in Terminal 3 at Changi Airport.

Changi Airport, Singapore: Inside the world's best airport

Why is this the best airport in the world? Robert Upe joins 53 million others to find out.

  • Robert Upe
Aro Ha, New Zealand.

New Zealand: Pinnacle of health

Robert Upe embarks on an unexpectedly rewarding journey of denial and depravation.

  • Robert Upe
True North

Wild world on water: how cruising is going to extremes

Think cruising is about lying by the pool on a deck chair? Think again.

  • Robert Upe
SCOTTEVEST Trench Coat

How to beat carry-on baggage restrictions: meet the Scottevest coat

A new jacket design will help you cope with the 7kg carry-on baggage limit.

  • Robert Upe
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An airport worker stands in front of a Jetstar passenger plane at Avalon Airport in Melbourne.

Jetstar's new non-stop flights from Melbourne to Tokyo take off

First non-stop flights from Melbourne to Tokyo since Qantas pulled out of the route five years ago.

  • Robert Upe
Lone Pine Gallipoli

Gallipoli service 'mayhem' warning

A ballot to limit numbers at next year's Anzac Day centenary dawn service at Gallipoli may not head off mayhem, a leading war historian and battlefields tour operator has warned.

  • Robert Upe
Virgin Melbourne lounge

Virgin Australia's new Melbourne Airport lounge: One of a grind

In its battle with Qantas, Virgin Australia has pulled out all stops from reduced fares to improved lounges.

  • Robert Upe
Fans understanding of Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones plight.

Rolling Stones cancellation hits Hanging Rock hard

The postponement of the Rolling Stones Australian tour hasn't just dashed the hopes of music fans, it has also hit the Hanging Rock region hard.

  • Robert Upe
Tigerair

Flight test: Tigerair to Perth

Tiger has had its problems, but $161 to Perth return? Bargain.

  • Robert Upe

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