Lachlan Williams
Lachlan Williams is an Australian journalist with an economic and political background. He lives and travels extensively in the Brazilian Northeast, a region of the country traditionally neglected by the media.
São Conrado: Country Club Lifestyle in the Rio de Janeiro
By Jack Arnhold, Contriburting Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – São Conrado is one of Rio’s most expensive and exclusive neighborhoods. Located off the tourist...
The ‘Queen of Carimbó’ Dona Onete Graces Rio’s Circo Voador on Saturday
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Since releasing her first album five years ago, at the age of 73, Dona Onete...
What R$1,500 Rents in Rio de Janeiro in 2018
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Many people arrive in Rio de Janeiro looking for an affordable place to stay, often...
Rio’s Recently Reopened Rocinha Library Starts Weekly Film Screenings
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Last Thursday, April 5th, the Biblioteca Parque da Rocinha (Rocinha Library Park) inaugurated two cinematic...
What R$10,000 Rents in Rio de Janeiro in 2018
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – While the city seems to be facing one imbroglio after another, and property prices have...
Child Education Center Celebrates 10 Years in Rio’s Complexo da Maré
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The NGO RioSolidario celebrated the ten year anniversary of its children’s education space in Complexo...
Glória: Culture and Historical Charm in Centro Rio de Janeiro
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Most people in Rio know Glória for its world-famous marina, however, a few steps away...
Rio’s Museum of Art Celebrates Spirit of Samba Next Friday
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Friday the 13th may be unlucky for some, but not for fans of samba, who...
Urca: Calm and Quiet Under Rio’s Sugarloaf Mountain
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Arguably the oldest and quaintest neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Urca is considerably smaller and...
Casa do Jongo Reopens in Rio After Four Months of Closure
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Casa do Jongo, an award-winning Afro-Brazilian cultural center located in the neighborhood of Madureira, in...
What R$3,000 Rents in Rio de Janeiro in 2018
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rental rates in Rio de Janeiro still feel overpriced for many, given the economic uncertainty...
Rio Hosts Jazz and Beer Festival in Urca Today Through Sunday
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This Friday, March 30th, to Sunday, April 1st, the beautiful Praia Vermelha (Red Beach) and...
Rio Rural Provides Assistance for Sustainable Farming Methods
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Rio Rural, a program initiated by the Secretariat of Agriculture announced this week that they...
Leblon: Rio’s Most Expensive and Exclusive Neighborhood
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite property prices falling throughout Rio de Janeiro, Leblon still contains the most expensive square...