tolliamCountry Houses and Team GBA nice feature in the host city of an Olympic Games which anyone who has attended one will tell you is the country houses. These provide…Aug 17, 2016Aug 17, 2016
tolliamEarly thoughts on Rio 2016We are entering day 6 of South America’s first Olympic Games. It’s time for some thoughts from me having been to a few events and spoken to…Aug 10, 2016Aug 10, 2016
tolliamRio is ready to rollThe talking, the pessimism, the scare stories and the speculation can stop. The football has already started and the opening ceremony is…Aug 4, 2016Aug 4, 2016
tolliamThe Barra OlympicsThis Olympics might officially be taking place in the city of Rio but in reality many of the events are taking place in Barra da Tijuca…Aug 3, 2016Aug 3, 2016
tolliamThe dismal science/art of hosting an OlympicsI returned to the city of Rio de Janeiro a week ago, and since arriving I’ve been reminded of its beauty, energy and vibrancy. A visit to…Aug 2, 2016Aug 2, 2016
tolliamGetting around Rio during the OlympicsSince arriving in Rio one week ago I have been trying to understand how transport will work during the Olympic Games. Getting around during…Aug 1, 2016Aug 1, 2016
tolliamBBC — Búzios, beaches and CaipirinhasI arrived at Lagoon Backpackers in Búzios just over three weeks ago not knowing anything about the peninsula and town other than it was…Jul 27, 2016Jul 27, 2016
tolliamOi mundoI have finally found a decent platform to put my disorganised ramblings and reflections on this my third trip to South America. I have…Jul 21, 2016Jul 21, 2016