He was a one-man rock and roll concert on one of the more elegant roads of Warsaw. Everyone gave him a wide berth, for his…
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The Algarve is Portugal’s favourite stretch of holiday coast, offering a variety of experiences. Bernard O’Shea outlines how to find the best spot for you. …
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The alpine village of Sinaia, in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, has long been a favoured haunt of monks and royals. Bernard O’Shea goes to haunt it…
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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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A visit to the Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic is not for the squeamish, writes Bernard O’Shea, but you have to admire the handiwork. …
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It doesn’t always get the greatest of publicity, but the bustling Polish capital makes a deep impression on Bernard O’Shea. It seems appropriate that…
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It’s a gourmet hot spot with a spectacular outlook on Ireland’s south-west coast. Bernard O’Shea goes exploring and even finds some kin in Kinsale. Kinsale is…
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When the time comes for summer festivals in Portugal’s Algarve region, the local maritime creatures get nervous, very nervous. Bernard O’Shea discovers why. I got…
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Even if he hand’t been playing his instrument, he would have stood out from the crowd on the Graben, one of the most famous streets…
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Spain: It’s much more than the land of flamenco dancers, matadors, paella and siestas. César Espada, the Segunda Jefatura/Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy…