December 23, 2024 5:13 pm

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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THE PIANIST – Novel by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán

The atmosphere of a country, and that of a nation, is also made of its language. Only by reading, you can “feel” what the eyes do not see. Visiting Spain, you can read this novel by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán: The Pianist. This is “The Meeting Benches way”: a perfectly proportioned man, created by Leonardo da Vinci, correlating the symmetry of …

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CONTEMPORARY SPANISH POETRY – Jesús Díaz Armas

The atmosphere of a country, and that of a nation, is also made of its language. Only by reading, you can “feel” what the eyes do not see. Visiting Spain, you can read this book by Jesús Díaz Armas: Deltedio. This is “The Meeting Benches way”: a perfectly proportioned man, created by Leonardo da Vinci, correlating the symmetry of human …

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THE CREATIVE DIVERSITY – Antonio Ligabue, the drawing skills and love for the animals, between madness and a thousand trades

ANTONIO LIGABUE 1/4 – his strange destiny, to be born in one day in December, in a nation that is not his, from an unknown father. The man who, later, will walk aimlessly on the Italian banks of the River Po, still does not know the mental hospital, and even self-harm. An artistic genius, capable of transforming nightmares into enchanted …

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WATERS AND LANDS – Alley, poetry by Salvatore Quasimodo

ALLEY To me sometimes call your voice, and I know that skies and waters, to me they wake up in a network of sun that unravels, on your walls that were at night, a swinging lamp, the workshops late, full of wind and sadness. Another time: a frame beating in the courtyard, and you could hear the night crying, of …

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THE LOST ARMY – Novel of Valerio Massimo Manfredi

THE LOST ARMY > Through the eyes of Abira, women become the protagonists of the great History. This you will find out by reading this historical novel, along with ages adventures of a remote time. Ten thousand Greek mercenaries and a long march (through dangers and adventures), along with the desire to return home. Xenophon, wrote his “Anabasis”, Valerio Massimo …

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ITALIAN MEAL STRUCTURE – Breakfast, lunch and dinner? No. You need to know also the special mid-afternoon snacks, your next “merenda”

Italy is a landscaped cocktail, but also gastronomic, ie an explosion of tastes, flavors and fragrances, that is an incredible variety of recipes, different for each region. Following the suggestion of proposed trip in our Meetinb Benches way (an geometrical way of the mind, could live with the simplicity of the sides of a charming square, but inside anche andhear …

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RUSSIAN ROMANTIC TOUR – Trip to Rostov

During your Russian trip, you can feel something special, waiting for special site named Rostov. Do not forget the Meeting Benches way to travel: 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 …

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THE TURKISH GAMBIT – Novel by Boris Akunin

Reading Russian words during your trip, you can do more: do not forget to read an novel of Boris Akunin. That is the Meeting Benches way to travel: 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 …

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MIKHAIL EISENBERG – When poetry is made of Russian words

HUNGER? Listening to words in the Russian language – during your trip – you can do more: do not forget the poetry of Mikhail Eisenberg. That is the Meeting Benches way to travel: 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, …

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BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER – Traveling in Russia, you will need to taste its typical foods, without forgetting to say “na sdarovie!”

Traveling, eating and drinking in Russia, you need to remember the Meeting Benches way: 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. BREAKFAST > Hello! We do …

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