Sun's out and it's time to take in the Black Sea town of Sochi.

Walking tour, beard tokens and a reflection on the trade-offs between security and freedom.

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*** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Germany - Australia United.

"Part diary, part memoir, he captures the specialness of being there." Sydney Morning Herald

More informationa about the documentary Tony Wilson is making - Documentary Australia:Puskás and the South Melbourne Hellas

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World Cup Road Trip is produced by Nearly.

Artwork by Studio Baker

Music by George Parker-Brien

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