The Mekong River delta is the second largest in the world, and it’s easily explored from the Vietnamese capital Ho…
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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Dubai’s attempts to be flashy and futuristic are all well and good, but Bernard O’Shea is more captivated by its more humble and…
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Prague Castle is one of the Czech capital’s main attractions, and your visit can come with fanfare – trumpeteers and…
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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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Blank cheques don’t have any currency at The Story Bank in Maryborough, but how about a penny for your thoughts? …
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It was Australia’s first inland city and it exudes some Victorian grandeur. Bernard O’Shea pulls off the highway into Goulburn, feeling peckish…
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Swimming in the Dead Sea can either be fun or a painful experience. But no matter how heavy you are,…
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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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It can be fun acting out someone else’s travel fantasies, especially if it involves staying in a palatial hotel in…
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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…
