From the bustling streets of Lisbon and Porto to the exotic resorts of Lagos and Cascais, Portugal maintains much of its old-world charm and flavor, a fact that delights the tourist who wants to be immersed in completely different culture. In Portugal, Kubiak's descriptions of the smells, sounds and sights reveal an affection for the country that goes beyond that of the regular travel writer. Included is a comprehensive outline of the history, customs, religion and political and monetary systems, as well as practical advise on matters such as food, shopping, laundry, banking the postal system, climate and telephones.