There were many people in Budapest’s Heroes’ Square, but he somehow stood out: a lonely figure propping himself up against a set of colonnades at 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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Swimming in the Dead Sea can either be fun or a painful experience. Bernard O’Shea tests the waters and finds it really floats his bloat. …
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Brisbane is a modern, bustling city with a real buzz along its riverside. But Bernard O’Shea is drawn to one of its more sedate attractions.…
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Busy seaports don’t come more picturesque than Valparaíso. Bernard O’Shea soaks up the atmosphere in Chile’s vibrant seaside city. When the people of Chile’s capital,…
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The gardens and lookouts on Cerro Santa Lucía make a great introduction to the Chilean capital. Bernard O’Shea gets acquainted. “The first thing you should do…
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The magnificent mountain setting of Rasnov Castle makes it a must-see site for visitors to Transylvania, writes Bernard O’Shea, even though it is partially in ruins. …
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It’s the largest waterfall system in the world and it’s awesome! Here’s part one of a three-part guide on how to walk the planks at…
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Of the 300-odd waterfalls at Iguazú, this one’s the monster. For part two of our series on this amazing spectacle, we’re going to peer down…
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The Blue Mountain region boasts spectacular views yet, as Bernard O’Shea finds, its highest scenic lookout is strangely little known. Every day buses whisk hordes…