Riowakening

Brazil through an Australian's eyes

A gringo's guide to Rio’s Carnival, the world’s biggest party

I had my insider's guide to Rio Carnival published on news.com.au. There is nothing better than writing about things you love, and this...

Technobloco strikes back on the streets of Rio Carnival

Technobloco? More like Cryptobloco. The legend of Technobloco spread so far and wide over the past year that it grew with as much hyped...

A love letter to Rio, a gangster’s paradise

I’M living in a city where the gangs are so out of control the army has been called in to keep the peace. Like many predicted before...

20 Brazil and Rio tips for travellers visiting for a holiday

If you’re thinking of coming on a holiday to Brazil and Rio it's a great life choice to make, believe me. There can be a lot to get...

Technobloco, Carnaval, Rio, Friends and Freedom

Ambushing the Sambódromo with hundreds of other Brazilian Carnaval party animals was one of the best moments of my life. The epicentre...

Visiting Sao Paulo on a Brazilian holiday is a must

Sao Paulo has to be one of the most underrated and unloved great cities of the world. While just about everyone knows the famous...

Brazilian is the world's best accent no one knows

You can practically feel the sun and samba beats bursting out of Brazilians mouths. Yet when the coolest and sexiest accents in the...