July 14: A mob is marching towards the citadel, looking purposeful and determined. Dark clouds hover, and there’s an ominous…
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 gardens and lookouts on Cerro Santa Lucía make a great introduction to the Chilean capital. Bernard O’Shea gets acquainted. …
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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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A visit to Prague’s mammoth castle complex requires military precision. It has great walls that Donald Trump would envy. We…
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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 magnificent mountain setting of Rasnov Castle makes it a must-see site for visitors to Transylvania, writes Bernard O’Shea, even…
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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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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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They were the unlikeliest of heroes, yet they helped topple a hated regime. Their memory lives on in a fascinating…
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No matter what you’ve seen of it in the movies, nothing can prepare you for the grandeur of Petra. Bernard…