Budapest is famous for its spas and pools, but if you only have time for one, go for the the…
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 Blue Mountain region boasts spectacular views yet, as Bernard O’Shea finds, its highest scenic lookout is strangely little known. …
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If he could live in Brazil, Bernard O’Shea would probably settle in Florianópolis, on the island of Santa Catarina, which is famous…
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He was a one-man rock and roll concert on one of the more elegant roads of Warsaw. Everyone gave him…
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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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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 sheltered waters of Jervis Bay are perfect for spotting dolphins all year round and whales during their migration season.…
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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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You have one day in Madrid to explore the city’s latest World Heritage sites. What could possibly go wrong? …
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Romanians say when you enter their country, you have to put your watch back 50 years*. Sometimes it can be…