The alpine village of Sinaia, in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, has long been a favoured haunt of monks and royals. Bernard…
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The most memorable of Australian journeys are those that put the traveller in touch with the country’s First People. …
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From the romance of Casablanca to its fabled deserts and colourful souks, Morocco is a remarkably diverse country. Its former…
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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’s hip to be in the squares of Timisoara, a European Capital of Culture in 2023. Sometimes you see…
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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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One of Canberra’s oldest buildings has become a hub of historical political intrigue Regarded by many, including this writer, as…
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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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Forget racing cars on Mount Panorama; the NSW city of Bathurst is remarkable for its fine dining, luxury lodging and…
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Sometimes the best experiences are right under your nose. Diana Streak discovers the Hong Kong Wetland Park, a world away…