Which Town in the Algarve Is Right for You?
A roundup of ideal Algarve destinations for travelers with a variety of ages, interests, and budgets.
The Restaurant on the Corner: A Gentrification Tale
The story of a favorite old restaurant captures the larger process of gentrification in Lisbon.
My 2018 New Year’s Resolution
Will 2018 be the year I finally dip my toe in the self-publishing pool? Be brave, Lyn!
Lisbon’s Hipster Neighborhoods of 2017
A roundup of Lisbon's most lively, up-and-coming neighborhoods for visitors in 2017, where one can go beyond the typical tourist experience.
We Ate More Than Cakes: Richard Lachmann’s Restaurant Reviews in Vienna and Salzburg
Reviews of the restaurants where we ate in Vienna and Salzburg, including two that received Michelin stars.
New Choices Abound in 2017: Richard Lachmann’s Lisbon Restaurant Reviews
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.
In Search of My Grandmother’s Cake
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.
Celebrating Greek Cuisine: A Guest Post by Richard Lachmann
Guest post by much-loved restaurant reviewer Richard Lachmann, reporting on a tasting of organic food and wine from Greece.
The Dearly Departed
Parallels between my favorite eateries that have gone out of business and fresh, brave small press publishers of young adult books that couldn't survive.
Lisbon for Children and Teens
Fun and educational activities in Lisbon and the surrounding area for families with children and teens.