The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is Australia’s party of the year. In its 40 years it’s gone from…
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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Bran Castle in Transylvania has two personalities – the delightful abode of Queen Marie of Romania, and the ghastly hangout of…
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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.…
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July 14: A mob is marching towards the citadel, looking purposeful and determined. Dark clouds hover, and there’s an ominous…
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It’s round about this time of the year that itinerant members of the human species in the southern hemisphere contemplate…
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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. …
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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…
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I might be biased but whenever I see the new year celebration photos from around the world, I can’t help…
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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…
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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…
