Even if he hand’t been playing his instrument, he would have stood out from the crowd on the Graben, one…
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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…
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Brasilia is on the World Heritage list for its modern urban planning, but perhaps its best attraction is one carved…
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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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It’s the largest waterfall system in the world and it’s awesome! Here’s part one of a three-part guide on how…
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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 alpine village of Sinaia, in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, has long been a favoured haunt of monks and royals. Bernard…
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Bernard O’Shea, who has always been a bit peculiar, goes out of his way for a peek at Anton Bruckner’s organ, and…
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Many people have a fear of heights. Bernard O’Shea witnesses an epic mental struggle. At first things went well: he…
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Bran Castle in Transylvania has two personalities – the delightful abode of Queen Marie of Romania, and the ghastly hangout of…