Posts Tagged "Olympics"

Special Guest Interview: The Food and Travel Secrets of Olympians

Posted by on Aug 16, 2012 in Features, News, Views & Reviews, Starry-Eyed Guide to the Olympics | 6 comments

Special Guest Interview: The Food and Travel Secrets of Olympians
So, we have just a bit of rest between the Olympics and Paralympics and it seems like a good time to reflect on the most incredible event in my country’s recent history.
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Friday Photo: The Orbit

Posted by on Aug 10, 2012 in Features, News, Views & Reviews, Photo of the Week, Starry-Eyed Guide to the Olympics | 4 comments

Friday Photo: The Orbit

It would be fair to say, that so far, and with only three days left, the London 2012 Olympics has been a runaway success. The country has been gripped by an incredible shared spirit, Team GB are doing fantastically, and the Games Makers – well, they really have made the games.

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London 2012 Olympics: A Photo Essay

Posted by on Aug 3, 2012 in Features, Photo Posts, Starry-Eyed Snapshots | 8 comments

London 2012 Olympics: A Photo Essay

Screams, chants and bellows surrounded us, as we leant forwards, huddled under an umbrella, looking up at the giant screen. As the boat crossed the third line, we began to cheer too, urging our team on. Moments later, we were rewarded and the crowd erupted as Team GB got their first gold medal of the Olympic Games.

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A Perfect Day at the Proms

Posted by on Jul 31, 2012 in Features, News, Views & Reviews | 2 comments

A Perfect Day at the Proms

I suppose it would be an understatement to say that London is the place to be at the moment. Like every other person on the planet, I was glued to my TV screen watching the Olympics opening ceremony, delighting in every zany British quirk of it.

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London Transport: Get ready for the Olympics

Posted by on Apr 19, 2012 in Features, Starry-Eyed Guide to the Olympics | 1 comment

London Transport: Get ready for the Olympics

In the first of our Olympic guides, we’re looking at London Transport: how to get around during Olympics season – and how to avoid tube-rage…

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