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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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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Heroes’ Square in Budapest pays tribute to the legendary leaders and warriors of the past, but it’s a more humble…
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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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They were the unlikeliest of heroes, yet they helped topple a hated regime. Their memory lives on in a fascinating…
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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 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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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 strange story of the Rethore brothers who created their own “little Versailles” is being rediscovered during a mammoth restoration. Diana…
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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…