No sporting event showcases a nation’s beauty to greater extent than the Tour de France. The world’s biggest annual sporting…
Bernard O'Shea
Bernard O'Shea
Bernard O'Shea is a Sydney-based journalist whose mind is always wandering to faraway places. He has big ears and a cheerful self-deprecating humour stemming from a lifetime of being bombarded with Irish jokes, even while growing up in Africa. He says hello and thanks for reading.
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The brilliant white-sand beaches of Jervis Bay, many of which are in national parks, are a prime drawcard for those…
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The scene: an Australia Day fair in suburban Sydney. Delicious smells waft from food stalls. There’s an ominous rumble in…
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The Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic is not for the squeamish, but you have to admire the handiwork. If…
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It’s fun treading the boards in the Teatro Amazonas, the prime urban attraction in Manaus, a city that’s had dramas…
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The sheltered waters of Jervis Bay are perfect for spotting dolphins all year round and whales during their migration season.…
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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…
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Heroes’ Square in Budapest pays tribute to the legendary leaders and warriors of the past, but it’s a more humble…
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The Portuguese capital is known as the City of Light. Bernard O’Shea takes a shine to it. Lisbon is probably my…
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He is leery of lobsters but partial to prawns. Piles of them! Bernard O’Shea checks out the Christmas fare at the…
