October 6, 2024 3:51 am

Travel

DRINK COFFEE TOGETHER VENUS – Island of Milos, the quintessence of Greece

Milos (the most spectacular of the Cyclades islands) is a volcanic island, an extraordinary place, rich in hot springs and white villages. To understand the charm of this place, it is necessary that you observe the white houses of Plaka, when they are flooded by the sun of mid-morning. Plaka is a small town, clinging to a cliff, a place …

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JOURNEY TO THE “Ara Pacis” – Rome inside your eyes

One of the most important monuments of ancient Rome, was built by Emperor Augustus to celebrate the pacification of the Mediterranean Sea, after the victorious military campaigns in Spain and France. Completed in Campo Marzio (in the year 17 BC.), the monument – placed at one end of a large sundial – was unusual: the shadow of the spire of …

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A HOUSE ON THE TREE: Peru, a romantic night in the forest

Sometimes, during a vacation, the silence is thick and the night is deeper than other nights. That is an experience that takes you by the hand, looking for you, away from what you are, away from all that you’ve already seen, but you need to go to Peru (near the border with Brazil), next to the river “Madre de Dios …

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A JOURNEY WITHIN TASTE AND SMELL – Peru, a distant surprise, next to a nearby spell

Rugged coastlines, barren and desert landscapes, but also spectacular Andean landscapes: eating in Peru offers a culinary dimension similar to that of its vast territory: each zone has its own shade of beauty, taste and odor. Lima and the coastal landscape will offer fresh fish, eating “ceviche” (mixed fish and shellfish marinated in lime with the addition of onions and …

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TRIP TO INDIA – Where it all begins, where the divine is in everyday and gestures of people

Visiting India, you need to remember the Vitruvian’s man, a perfectly proportioned man (created by Leonardo da Vinci), correlating the symmetry of human anatomy to the symmetry of the universe. What you see, hear, eat and feel, it’s all inside Meeting Benches way: the Vitruvian approach to life. “Namastè”, greet and smile to those you meet, because your horizon will …

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PERFUME AND TASTE OF INDIA – Smell like you, and taste as you can, but take your food only with the right hand fingers

A perfectly proportioned man (created by Leonardo da Vinci), correlating the symmetry of human anatomy to the symmetry of the universe. What you see, hear, eat and feel, it’s all inside Meeting Benches way: the Vitruvian approach to life. Forget the food of your house, and for once try to let you capture the flavors and scents of this cuisine …

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WHAT YOU SEE, HEAR, EAT AND FEEL – Flavors of Stuttgart

Choosing the restaurant (we will recommend the restaurant Alte Kanzlei, Schillerpl. 5), it is important to remember that you have the ability to add special travel experiences, all linked to the history of the places you are visiting. Sitting in your restaurant in Stuttgart, you should not ask to eat a “pretzel”, because the bread smeared with butter (by special …

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13 DAYS AND 12 NIGHTS – Your Russian river cruise

Hermitage in St. Petersburg? Nice, also with comfortably equipped ships for your journey. Russian river cruise (between St. Petersburg and Moscow), enjoy the culture, history and sights of Russia at a leisurely pace. Yes. Yo can visit opulent palaces, fortified monasteries and beautiful cathedrals, discovering Russia’s unique history and culture, traveling on the water. (11 guided tours with audio headset …

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WHAT YOU FEEL, ALSO INSIDE YOU EAT – Welcome at the Moscow’s Turandot restaurant,

What you see, hear, eat and feel, it’s all inside the Meeting Benches way to travel: the Vitruvian approach to life. Our dinner in Moscow? I thought of a truly unique restaurant concept which continues traditions of the court festival culture, the Turandot. Fantasy palace, with authentic objects, keeping the memory of the past centuries. It is the example of …

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A PLEASURABLE TASTE OF SPAIN – Paella and Madrileno cocido Andalusian gaspacho, pulpo a la Gallega and Asturian fabada

There are several dishes that are worth a try when you are in Spain, but narrowing the circle – depending on the region where you are – some of those flavors will be essential. Visiting Spain, you can feel this smells and flavors, looking for “The Meeting Benches way”: a perfectly proportioned man, created by Leonardo da Vinci, correlating the …

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