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Lisbon, Portugal Is a Delight to All the Senses

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Stuart Katz

Lisbon offers all of the wonderful sights that you expect from a historic European town: Gothic cathedrals, quaint city streets, majestic monasteries, and impressive museums. As it is one of the smallest European capitals, it may be easily navigated on … Continue reading →

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The Art of Port in Portugal

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Stuart Katz

Nestled away in the city of Porto, the capital of the north in Portugal, is a lush, rugged land called the Duoro Valley. This landscape of dry, baking summers and severely chilling winters creates an unexpectedly perfect climate for vineyards. … Continue reading →

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The Secret Jews of Belmonte, Portugal

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Stuart Katz

In eastern Portugal, about 2 1/2 miles outside of the city of Guarda, there exists a little town called Belmonte. Today, there are only about 2,500 people who live in this small, unassuming rural area. It is so unassuming, in fact, that no one would ever suspect that it hides a rather remarkable secret. Continue reading →

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