"Bernard O'Shea"

In the first of Time to Wander’s series looking at UNESCO’s new World Heritage sites, Bernard O’Shea visits the spectacular Bom Jesus do Monte near…

The goal of the United Nations’ International Day of the Tropics (June 29) is to celebrate the extraordinary diversity of the tropics and to encourage…

International Museum Day has jogged our memories about institutions that have inspired us. They may be majestic or modest but these are our favourite museums.…

Some places linger in our minds forever. On the International day for Monuments and Sites, we share a few that have left us awestruck, inspired…

Travel is full of joyful moments. On the International Day of Happiness, we share some of our best memories.   Catherine Marshall BHUTAN The valleys…

We’ve fallen in love many times. Had flings near and far. But there can only be one true Valentine – one country that snatched our…

The variety and beauty of the Australian landscape, and the many senses it evokes – stillness, solitude, spirituality, awe – make it a destination unlike…

A visit to Prague’s mammoth castle complex requires military precision. It has great walls that Donald Trump would envy. We sent an advance party, Bernard O’Shea,…

Prague Castle is one of the Czech capital’s main attractions, and your visit can come with fanfare – trumpeteers and men in uniforms on the…

Another year, another set of travel fantasies. The Time to Wander team members reveal their dream destinations – the places they would most like to…