It’s hip to be in the squares of Timisoara, a European Capital of Culture in 2023. Sometimes you see…
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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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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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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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It can be fun acting out someone else’s travel fantasies, especially if it involves staying in a palatial hotel in…
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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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Bosnia and Herzegovina is a haven for nature lovers, but as Mirza Hajric, the country’s Ambassador in Australia writes, the…
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Bran Castle in Transylvania has two personalities – the delightful abode of Queen Marie of Romania, and the ghastly hangout of…
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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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It’s round about this time of the year that itinerant members of the human species in the southern hemisphere contemplate…