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Country Houses and Team GB

A 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, 2016

Country Houses and Team GB

Aug 17, 2016

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Early thoughts on Rio 2016

We 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, 2016

Early thoughts on Rio 2016

Aug 10, 2016

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Rio is ready to roll

The talking, the pessimism, the scare stories and the speculation can stop. The football has already started and the opening ceremony is…

Aug 4, 2016

Rio is ready to roll

Aug 4, 2016

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The Barra Olympics

This 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, 2016

The Barra Olympics

Aug 3, 2016

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The dismal science/art of hosting an Olympics

I 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, 2016

The dismal science/art of hosting an Olympics

Aug 2, 2016

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Getting around Rio during the Olympics

Since 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, 2016

Getting around Rio during the Olympics

Aug 1, 2016

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BBC — Búzios, beaches and Caipirinhas

I 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, 2016

BBC — Búzios, beaches and Caipirinhas

Jul 27, 2016

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Oi mundo

I 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, 2016

Oi mundo

Jul 21, 2016

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tolliam

Economics graduate, current affairs buff, runner, cyclist and live sports fan. Dual citizenship of European Union and South America

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