Try the International Home Exchange Network as an alternative. Remnants of Jewish culture dating as far back as the 15th and 16th century can be found in Lisbon, Santarem, Tomar, Belmonte, Castelo de Vide and Evora. Though they may not date back to the Inquisition, there are notable synagogues to visit all over the country. Visit the Synagogue of Lisbon, erected in 1813. Kosher establishments can be found in Lisbon and Belmonte.
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I was running away from it all. I forgot to mention that I knew only enough Spanish in those days to say beer and how much. A letter from an ex-patriate in Mexico. We join one traveler who doesn't go as far as to move to another country. We get an insider's tour of New Zealand's indigenous, formerly cannibalistic, Maori culture.