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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Romanians say when you enter their country, you have to put your watch back 50 years*. Sometimes it can be…
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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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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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Budapest is famous for its spas and pools, but if you only have time for one, go for the the…
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Atten-shunn! Fall in, everybody, behind Bernard O’Shea as he marches into a most unusual military zone and salutes its artistic…
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It doesn’t always get the greatest of publicity, but the bustling Polish capital makes a deep impression on Bernard O’Shea.…
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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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Prague Castle is one of the Czech capital’s main attractions, and your visit can come with fanfare – trumpeteers and…
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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…