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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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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It’s round about this time of the year that itinerant members of the human species in the southern hemisphere contemplate…
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It’s a gourmet hot spot with a spectacular outlook on Ireland’s south-west coast. Bernard O’Shea goes exploring and even finds some…
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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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What started as an unplanned visit to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to kill a few hours in a leisurely way became a whirlwind…
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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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The Slovakian capital may not be one of Europe’s most obvious drawcards but Bernard O’Shea finds it well worth a visit or…
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It’s hip to be in the squares of Timisoara, a European Capital of Culture in 2023. Sometimes you see…
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Bran Castle in Transylvania has two personalities – the delightful abode of Queen Marie of Romania, and the ghastly hangout of…