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Freelance travel writer

Robert Upe is a columnist.

'Byron' review, Portarlington, Victoria: Weekend Away

'Byron' review, Portarlington, Victoria: Weekend Away

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

  • by Robert Upe
Changi Airport, Singapore: Inside the world's best 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.

  • by Robert Upe
Skiing in Aspen Colorado: powder room

Skiing in Aspen Colorado: powder room

Aspen, Colorado, is now four distinct ski resorts, writes Robert Upe.

Twenty reasons to visit Albany

Twenty reasons to visit Albany

The coastline near Albany has some outstanding beaches. Little Beach, in Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve, is sometimes referred to as the best in Australia.

Nothing as it seems: Singapore's worst-kept secret

Nothing as it seems: Singapore's worst-kept secret

When in the island city state remember not to judge a book by its cover, writes Robert Upe.

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New Zealand: Pinnacle of health

New Zealand: Pinnacle of health

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

  • by Robert Upe
Wild world on water: how cruising is going to extremes

Wild world on water: how cruising is going to extremes

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

  • by Robert Upe
Flight test: Jetstar business class

Flight test: Jetstar business class

It's a far cry from the lie-flat seats business travellers now expect, but it's a lot cheaper too.

The Ghan: As good as gold

The Ghan: As good as gold

Robert Upe joins the Ghan's 10th anniversary journey from Adelaide to Darwin.

Shangri-La Hotel, The Shard review: Sky-high sparkles

Shangri-La Hotel, The Shard review: Sky-high sparkles

Some of the best views of London are promised in the new Shangri-La Hotel in The Shard.

  • by ROBERT UPE