Liu Xiaobo, the Poet Who Would Not Be Quiet
A tribute to Chinese poet, critic, and Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo, who died last week while serving an 11-year prison sentence for speaking out for freedom.
A tribute to Chinese poet, critic, and Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo, who died last week while serving an 11-year prison sentence for speaking out for freedom.
Thoughts on identity and #ownvoices in light of my recent travels and a new historical work-in-progress.
Recapping a panel at the American Library Association annual conference on translated literature for teens and a recommendation of a timely translation.
Reviews of the restaurants where we ate in Vienna and Salzburg, including two that received Michelin stars.
The restaurant scene in Lisbon is getting more interesting and exciting year by year, as described in this 2017 roundup of seafood, Indian, desserts, and more.
The impact of the June 2017 wildfires in Portugal and how readers of this blog can help the victims of the fire.
A solo trip from Vienna to Bratislava, Slovakia and an appreciation of this fascinating city with its rich history and architecture.
On a family heritage trip to Austria, I looked for my grandmother's Dobash cake in Vienna and Salzburg and found lots of other interesting things.
Three houses that represent the range of what buyers seeking golden visas may find in Portugal.
Advice for foreigners who, like the pop star Madonna, are looking to buy a house or apartment and establish residency in Portugal.