Busy seaports don’t come more picturesque than Valparaíso, Chile’s hilly, World Heritage-listed commercial hub. When the people of Chile’s…
Time to Be Fascinated
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No matter what you’ve seen of it in the movies, nothing can prepare you for the grandeur of Petra. Bernard…
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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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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 Blue Mountain region boasts spectacular views yet, as Bernard O’Shea finds, its highest scenic lookout is strangely little known. …
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Napoleon’s tomb on St Helena Island lies empty, but two hundred years after his death, the French emperor’s spirit still…
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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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One of the most striking yet little known buildings south of Sydney in the Illawarra region is the Sri Venkateswara…
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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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A visit to Prague’s mammoth castle complex requires military precision. It has great walls that Donald Trump would envy. We…