The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is Australia’s party of the year. In its 40 years it’s gone from a political riot to a…
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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…
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Some of the exhibits at the Duke of Wellington’s London residence are cheekier than you’d expect. Bernard O’Shea leaves no stone unturned, especially the marble in the…
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Bran Castle in Transylvania has two personalities – the delightful abode of Queen Marie of Romania, and the ghastly hangout of the world’s most famous vampire. Bernard…
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The Mekong River delta is the second largest in the world, and it’s easily explored from the Vietnamese capital Ho Chi Minh City. Bernard O’Shea rocks the…
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The Cutty Sark may seem very British atop its perch in London, but as Bernard O’Shea finds out, it’s played a big part in Australian and…
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Wherever Bernard O’Shea goes, he likes to make a splash. And what better place to do it than the magnificent Gellért baths in Budapest. I…
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It’s hip to be in one of the most beautiful baroque squares in Europe, says Bernard O’Shea, who is content to roam around Romania’s lesser known western fringes. …
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When “Carnival” and “Brazil” are mentioned, you’ll probably think of Rio de Janeiro, but maybe you should be thinking of Recife, writes Bernard O’Shea. …
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If he could live in Brazil, Bernard O’Shea would probably settle in Florianópolis, on the island of Santa Catarina, which is famous for its seafood and beaches.…