Many people have a fear of heights. Bernard O’Shea witnesses an epic mental struggle. At first things went well: he…
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Some of the exhibits at the Duke of Wellington’s London residence are cheekier than you’d expect. Bernard O’Shea leaves no stone…
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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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Swimming in the Dead Sea can either be fun or a painful experience. But no matter how heavy you are,…
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The menu at this magnificent estate in South Africa’s Cape Winelands begins with the garden. And what a garden it is! Catherine…
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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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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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The bust of one of the most mysterious and powerful women in ancient Egypt is the biggest attraction at Berlin’s…
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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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It’s fun treading the boards in the Teatro Amazonas, the prime urban attraction in Manaus, a city that’s had dramas…