Portugese Castles of the Moors
These magnificent castles were gradually conquered by Christian forces as they retook the peninsula after several hundred years of Moslem rule.
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Captain Cook continues to inspire travel habits
As the 26th of August marked the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook’s maiden round the world voyage, take a look at some of the amazing destinations that were discovered on this epic journey.
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Portuguese Castles of the Moors
The Moors from North Africa were great castle builders and the fortifications they erected after their invasion of the Iberian peninsula are among the best examples of Moorish Forts anywhere.
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Music Travel Videos 3
Each track, many originally composed for a variety of our iconic series’, has been set to pictures of the destination.
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Portugal Recipes – Migas Alentejo
The migas alentejo is one of the most popular dishes from the Alentejo region. Like açordas and other dishes of this region of Portugal, the basic ingredient is the bread, traditional product of Alentejo (formerly called “breadbasket” of Portugal , due to the production of grain). The meat used is normally pork , another product with great regional traditions.
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