Deep down below sea level in Jordan, Bernard O’Shea lets his torso be pounded by nature’s hot and cold springs and finds the effect oddly…
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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Budapest is famous for its spas and pools, but if you only have time for one, go for the the…
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Shoalhaven’s wineries play second fiddle to its coastal scenery, but venture off the highway into the woods and you’re sure…
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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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The Cutty Sark may seem very British atop its perch in London, but as Bernard O’Shea finds out, it’s played a…
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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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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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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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Prague Castle is one of the Czech capital’s main attractions, and your visit can come with fanfare – trumpeteers and…
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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…
