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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Venturing out at night into the Pacific Ocean off Hawaii to view manta rays leaves one breathless. Diana Streak takes…
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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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Even if he hand’t been playing his instrument, he would have stood out from the crowd on the Graben, one…
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The best way to see Sydney, its famous Opera House and the harbour is to climb its iconic bridge. Catherine Marshall…
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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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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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Mauritius is not simply an exotic Indian Ocean island. Patrick Cavalot, the former High Commissioner of the Mauritian High Commission in Canberra, tells us…
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It’s a gourmet hot spot with a spectacular outlook on Ireland’s south-west coast. Bernard O’Shea goes exploring and even finds some…
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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…