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for the St. Paul’s community with a lot of love by Selections Viagens and Bossanova Festas. It’s our way of inviting you to explore 10 different corners of the world and dive into each country’s unique culture by having 10 themed nights in your home.
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Brazil
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France
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Germany
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Iberian Peninsula
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India
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Israel
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Italy
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Lebanon
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United Kingdom
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USA
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Brazil is South America’s largest nation and one of the world's most captivating places. It offers a staggering variety of populations and environments, ranging from the desert to the rainforest, canyons and beaches. It also has vibrant metropolises, with lots of cultural attractions.
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Let’s start with a delicious rec ipe for the perfect Bobó de Pupu nha by Chef Fernando Luz of Barracuda Beach Hotel! Your family will love it!
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cloves • 3 garlic nions m-sized o iu d e m 1 • tomato • 1 large m 1 lemon • Juice fro e oil • 10ml oliv oil) oil (dendê lm a p l m • 10 k conut mil a) • 40 ml co uree (yuc p a v a s s a ha • 60g of c ito pupun lm a p h s fre • 300g of s) (whole) lm a p f o t g (hear te or sprin s a t o t o r n’t • Cilant e who do s o h t r fo onion ro like cilant aste • Salt to t IP CHEF’S T white anied by p m o c c a Serve hips. cassava c . rice and e: 25 mins im t n io t a Prepar people Serves 3
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1. Slice pupunha (heart of palm). Dice the garlic, onion and tomato. 2. Heat the olive oil, add the pupunha and sauté until golden. 3. Add the garlic, then the onion and lastly, the tomato. Sauté for 3 minutes on medium heat. 4. Then, add the coconut milk, cassava puree, dendê oil, cilantro and lemon juice.. 5. Stir and let it cook on low heat for another 10 mins. Salt to taste. Enjoy!
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While cooking this dish, we su ggest you put on a Brazilian playlist, an d start dreaming of Brazil. Listen to popular artists, such as Tom Jobim, Eli s Regina, and Jorge Ben Jor.
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The perfect Brazilian decorat ion means everything should be very tropical! A Brazilian table mu st have plenty of greenery, lots of fol iage and yellow orchids. You can opt for table arrangements assemble d with coffee beans and details us ing “xita� (a type of Brazilian rus tic fabric).
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Oh, and don’t forget the drink s! The Caipirinha. It is one of the mo st classic cocktails in the world and Bra zil’s national drink. Its main ingred ient is cachaça and the drink is pro tected by law as the national patrimon y of Brazil. Cheers! INGREDIENTS • 2 limes, chopped into wedg es, plus extra lime wedges to serve (optional) • 6 tbsp golden caster sugar • 200 ml of cachaça • A few handfuls of crushed ice METHOD Put the lime wedges in a large jug with the sugar, then use a mu ddler or the end of a rolling pin to bre ak them down. Release as much juice from the wedges as possible, and let it mix with the sugar to create a syrup – you can also do this with a large pestle and mortar. Discard the lime peel. Divide the syrup and cachaça betwe en four glasses, then top with the cru shed ice. Serve garnished with lim e wedges, if you like.
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Enjoy family time to learn ab out Brazil with the kids! We’ll help you with some facts…
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Brazil is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries, with a total of four million plant and animal species, according to estimates. It has more species of monkeys than any other nation.
Brazil was once connected to West Africa since together, they were part of Gondwana, a supercontinent, which split about 140 million years ago.
3 Oscar Niemeyer, the chief architect of Brasilia’s public buildings, has designed more than 500 structures, most of which can be found in Brazil.
4 Brazil has 21 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Iguaçu National Park, Pantanal Conservation Area, the Historic Centre of Salvador Bahia, and the Serra Capivara National Park.
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And after the delicious dinne r, why not pick one of these mo vies and keep the Brazilian vibes around? You might even re-watch one of these classi cs:
O Auto da Compadecida (2000) João Grilo and Chicó are two very poor and clever Brazilian Northeasterners who struggle for survival and trick people to get by. After meeting the wealthy Rosinha, both hope to finally strive in life, but their plans are interrupted by the arrival of an outlaw.
The Second Mother (2015) When the estranged daughter of a hard-working housekeeper suddenly appears, the unspoken class barriers that exist within the home are thrown into disarray.
Central Station (1998) An emotive journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, as they search for the father he never knew.
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How about a few more ideas to keep Brazil around the hous e for a few more days? Transport yourself to Brazil through bo oks with some of our favorites:
Dom Casmurro by Machado de Assis A stunning novel by one of Brazil's greatest writers. Like other great 19th-century novels, the book explores the themes of marriage and adultery. But, what distinguishes Machado's novel from the realism of its contemporaries, is its eccentric and wildly unpredictable narrative style.
Complete Stories by Clarice Lispector From one of the greatest modern writers, these stories, gathered from the nine collections published during her lifetime, follow an unbroken timeline of success as a writer, from her adolescence to her death bed.
MacunaĂma by Mario de Andrade Dramatizing aspects of Brazil in transition (multiracial, Indian vs European, rural vs urban life), Macunaima undergoes sometimes hilarious, sometimes grotesque transformations until his ďŹ nal annihilation and apotheosis as the Great Bear constellation in the heavens.
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MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo The museum is internationally recognized for its collection of European art, considered the finest in Latin America. It also houses an emphatic assemblage of Brazilian art, prints and drawings. Take a virtual tour through this museum via the Google Arts & Culture website.
Museu Oscar Niemeyer The Oscar Niemeyer Museum (MON), located in Curitiba, houses important references of national and international artistic production, with works in the areas of visual arts, architecture and design. Take a virtual tour through this museum via the Google Arts & Culture website.
Love art? Here’s our selection of virtual museum visits in Brazil you can enjoy! Appreciate the Brazilian masterpieces from your own home.
Inhotim It’s a Contemporary Art Center and Botanical Garden located in Brumadinho, Minas Gerais. Its visitation area is made up of forest fragments, with an extensive collection of tropical species. Contemporary art works of international relevance are installed here. Visit Inhotim’s website for a virtual tour.
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Paris isn’t the only place in France with attractions that illustrate France’s charm. In this captivating country, you’ll also witness Provence’s landscapes, mountains like the Alps and the Pyrenees, and beaches as different as the bucolic ones of Brittany, the luxurious ones of Cote d'Azur, or the paradisiacal ones of Corsica.
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Let’s start with a delicious rec ipe for the perfect Tartiflette, a traditional dish from the Fre nch Alps, by K2 in Courchevel! Yo ur family will love it!
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• 1 garlic • 2 onions ilk • 150 ml of m per • Salt & pep oked bacon • 200g of sm live oil • 1 tbsp of o white wine • 200 ml of al tato (a norm o p f o g k 1 • carbs) one, full of eese) blochon (ch e R f o g k 0 0 •5
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1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and add the potatoes to a pan with cold water (it should cover the potatoes). 2. Season it with salt, and boil over medium-high heat for approx. 10 - 15 min, or until soft. Drain and let cool. 3. Meanwhile, peel and chop the onions and garlic. 4. Chop the bacon into small pieces. 5. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and sautÊ the bacon and onion for approx. 3 mins. 6. Add the garlic and saute for another 2 min. 7. Deglaze with white wine and cook for 2 min. 8. Peel and cut the boiled potatoes. 9. Add half the potato slices to a baking sheet. 10. Season with salt and pepper and cover with half the bacon and onion mixture. 11. Make a layer on half of the sliced Reblochon and repeat the process with the remaining ingredients. 12. Cover with milk and bake at 200ºC for approx. 30 - 40 mins, until the top turns golden brown. Enjoy!
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While cooking this dish, put on a lovely French playlist that will set the perfect tone. Listen to artists, such as Zaz, Carla Bruni, and Édith Piaf.
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Enjoy these tips to create a space that’ll be reminiscent of Franc e and have you dreaming of Pa ris. Put together a beautiful tray of breads and cheeses, and decorate it with sprigs of rosemary and salvia. Lavende r can be used for decoration - plus, it has an incredible fragranc e.
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Oh, and don’t forget le vin ! Chablis for the hot summer days, a champagne to celebrate life , and an amazing Bordeaux ble nd for the cold days in São Paulo !
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Enjoy family time to learn ab out France with the kids! We’ll he lp you with some facts‌.
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France is by far the most popular tourist destination in the world, with some 82 million visitors annually.
French gastronomy was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status in 2010. France produces nearly a billion tons of cheese a year in around 1,200 different varieties.
3 At least 40 percent of the music on private radio stations in France must be of French origin.
4 Louis XIX was the king of France for just 20 minutes the shortest reign ever.
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And after this delicious dinne r, why not pick one of these mo vies and dream of being in Franc e? Here are some classics:
Amélie (2001) Amélie is an innocent and naive girl in Paris with her own sense of justice. She decides to help those around her and, along the way, discovers love.
Ratatouille (2007) A rat who can cook makes an unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker at a famous restaurant.
Midnight in Paris (2011) While on a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s every day at midnight.
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How about a few more ideas to keep France around the hous e for a few more days? Transpo rt yourself to France through books with some of our favorites:
The Red Notebook by Antoine Laurain Bookseller Laurent Letellier comes across an abandoned handbag on a Parisian street. There's nothing in the bag to indicate who it belongs to, although there's all sorts of other things in it - especially a red notebook.
How to be a Parisian: Wherever you are by Anne Berest From four stunning and accomplished French women -a fresh and spirited take on what it really means to be a Parisienne: how they dress, entertain, have fun and attempt to behave themselves.
Suite Française by Irène Némirovsky In 1941, Irène Némirovsky sat down to write a book that would convey the magnitude of what she was living through by evoking the domestic lives and personal trials of the ordinary citizens of France.
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Louvre It is the world’s most-visited art museum, with a collection that spans work from ancient civilizations to the mid-19th century. Visit the Louvre’s website to do the virtual tour.
Musée d’Orsay Home to France’s national collection from the impressionists and art nouveau movements. Housed in the former Gare d’Orsay train station. Take a virtual tour via the Google Arts & Culture website.
Love art? Here’s our selection of virtual museum visits in France you can enjoy! Appreciate the French masterpieces from your own home.
The Palace of Versailles It is an opulent complex and former royal residence outside of Paris. It has held sway in the public imagination for years because of its architectural grandeur and political history. Take a virtual tour through this museum via the Google Arts & Culture website.
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From trendy Berlin to the bucolic charms of Bavaria, Germany offers a great combination of historic cities and the beautiful countryside, plus large areas that still feel like slightly undiscovered gems.
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Let’s start with a delicious recipe for the perfect Kartoffelpuffer, the famous German potato pancakes! Your family will love it!
TS INGREDIEN 2 toes (about ta o p d n u o •1p ts, or small russe 3 r o m iu d me tato) starchy po f o ty e ri a v any m onion • 1/2 mediu (start aspoon salt • 3/4 to 1 te an ount; you c m a r e w lo with a the table) add salt at te) pper (to tas e p d n u ro •G ste) tmeg (to ta u n d n u ro •G g • 1 large eg getable oil • 1/4 cup ve (for frying)
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1. Gather the ingredients. 2. Wash, peel, and grate the potatoes. Place the grated potatoes in a clean dishcloth or cheesecloth and squeeze as much of the liquid as you can out into a bowl. Let the liquid stand a few minutes, then carefully drain, leaving potato starch at the bottom of the bowl. Add the potatoes back to the starch. 3. Grate the onion over the potatoes. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and egg. Mix thoroughly. 4. Heat oil in a frying pan. You can use a nonstick pan and just a few drops of oil if you wish, but for best results, use 1/8 to 1/4 inch of oil. 5. Drop about 1/2 cup of potato mixture into hot oil and atten with the back of a spoon. Fry 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. 6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with applesauce and or sour cream.
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Putting on a lovely German pla ylist will surely make you feel like you’re in Berlin. Listen to Johannes Brahms, Kraftwerk, and Matthias Reim.
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Create a space that’ll remind you of Germany with the following tips: You can use wheat to create table arrangements - it’s different and super charming. Old beer bo ttles can also be used as vases.
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Oh, and don’t forget the drink s! Germany's passion for well-m ade, delicious beer is known worldwide. They are renowne d for their fantastic beer and here are some suggestions:
• Erdinger Kristall • Weihenstephan Hefe Weiss bier • Paulaner Salvator Doppel Bock
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Enjoy family time to learn ab out Germany with the kids! We’ll help you with some facts...
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There are over 2,100 castles in Germany. The famous Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria was even used as inspiration for the Cinderella Castle.
Germany is sometimes known as ‘the land of poets and thinkers’. Bach, Beethoven and Goethe were all German, alongside composers Händel, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Wagner and R. Strauss.
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Germany boasts some of the world's most famous inventions, such as the automated calculator, the automobile, the discovery of insulin, the clarinet, pocket watch, as well as the motorcycle, jet engine and LCD screen.
Aachen used to be the capital of Germany. Over the years, Regensburg, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Berlin, Weimar and Bonn have served as capital cities, in that order. Berlin has been the capital of the country since 1990.
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And after this delicious dinne r, why not pick one of these mo vies and dream of being in German y? Here are some classics:
Run Lola Run (1998) After a botched money delivery, Lola has 20 minutes to come up with 100,000 Deutschmarks.
Good Bye, Lenin! (2003) In 1990, to protect his fragile mother from a fatal shock after a long coma, a young man must keep her from learning that her beloved nation of East Germany as she knew it has disappeared.
A Coffee in Berlin (2012) The charming ďŹ lm with a jazz soundtrack tells the story of Niko, who wander around Berlin. What he encounters along the way has a lasting impact on his future.
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How about a few more ideas to keep Germany around the ho use for a few more days? Transpo rt yourself to Germany through books with some of our favori tes:
Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Faust is considered by many to be Goethe's magnum opus and the greatest work of German literature.
Brothers Grimm, which includes classics such as Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White The German brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm are famous for their collections of folktales and their pioneering work in linguistics.
Thus Spake Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche's The book describes how the ancient Persian prophet Zarathustra descends from his solitude in the mountains to tell the world that the Superman, the human embodiment of divinity, is his successor.
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Alte Nationalgalerie The Alte Nationalgalerie houses one of the most important collections of 19th century painting in Germany and includes masterpieces by Friedrich, Adolph Menzel, Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, not to mention Auguste Renoir and Auguste Rodin.
Bode-Museum The Museum brings together works from different eras: you can visit the Sculpture Gallery, the Museum of Byzantine Art and the coin collection.
Love art? Here’s our selection of virtual museum visits in Germ any you can enjoy! Appreciate the German masterpieces from your own home. You can take a virtual tour through all of these museums via the Google Arts & Culture we bsite.
Pergamon Museum The Pergamon Museum houses monumental buildings such as the Pergamon Altar, the Ishtar Gate of Babylon, the Market Gate of Miletus reconstructed from the ruins found in Anatolia, as well as the Mshatta Facade.
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A famous region whose historical heritage took a different path from the rest of Europe. Enjoy the seductive climate of Spain and its historic heritage cities and absorb the inuences of 500 years of cultural identity in Portugal.
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Let’s start with a recipe for the perfect Gazpacho Your family will love it!
TS INGREDIEN ered toes, quart a m to . lb 2 • , cucumbers n ia rs e P 2 • chopped peeled and pped pepper, cho ll e b d re 2 • 1/ opped , roughly ch ic rl a g e v lo • 1c d wine or • 2 tbsp. re gar sherry vine r • 1/2 c. wate ve oil, a-virgin oli • 1/3 c. extr r garnish plus more fo • Salt k pepper round blac g ly h s re F • cubed ntry bread, u o c s e c li s • 2 sil ly sliced ba in th . p s tb • 2
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1. Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, pepper, garlic, vinegar, and water into the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, then add olive oil and blend to combine. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and more vinegar if needed. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Add cubed bread and cook, stirring occasionally, until bread is golden and crisp. Remove from heat, season with salt, and let cool. 3. To serve, pour the soup into bowls and top with basil, croutons, and a drizzle of olive oil.
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When cooking this dish, you could have a lovely Portuguese or Spanish soundtrack that wil l set the perfect tone. Listen to art ists, such as Amรกlia, Rui Veloso, Pa co de Lucia and Joaquin Sabin a.
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Enjoy these tips to create a space that’ll remind you of the Iberia n Peninsula. Set up a table wit h blue and white details as well as olive branches. Use Portuguese tile s to give it another extra special touch.
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Oh, and don’t forget the drink s! If you’re an adventurer and lov e to try new things, the Iberian Pen insula offers a universe of possibil ities! Portugal Port Anyone who lives in Portuga l - and especially those who visit Po rto quickly learns what the fuss is all about and becomes a port fan atic. Spain Sangria One of the most popular dri nks in Spain, especially during summ ertime. The base alcohol is red wine, but triple sec and brandy are als o included, with the addition of lemon-lime soda, sugar, orang es, lemons, and ice.
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Enjoy your family time to learn about the Iberian Peninsula with the kids! We’ll help you with some facts….
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Pablo Picasso is one of the most famous artists in the world. He started painting when he was 8 years old. Other famous artists from Spain were Goya, Miró and Dali.
Attention book lovers: Lisbon is home to the world’s oldest bookstore called the Bertrand Bookstore in the Chiado district. Established in 1732, the building’s tiles are breathtaking.
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Spanish people love life! They enjoy eating with friends and starting a meal with Tapas or Pintxos, traditional appetisers. They enjoy music and dancing and they are well known for a distinctive style of dancing, the Flamenco.
As the first Europeans to reach Japan in the 16th century, the Portuguese left linguistic influences behind, such as words like pan and sabato from pão and sábado, which mean “bread” and “Saturday” in Portuguese.
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Portugal Night Train to Lisbon (2013) Swiss Professor Raimund Gregorius abandons his lectures and buttoned-down life to embark on a thrilling adventure that will take him on a journey to the very heart of himself.
Portugal Porto (2016) The story of this film revolves around two expats who form a connection in Porto. A mystery remains over part of their experience, and they travel through the city while searching through their memories.
And after this delicious dinne r, why not pick one of these movies and keep the Portuguese and Spanish (or the Iberian) flair of the night alive? You might even re-watch one of these classics:
Spain All About My Mother (1999) In this Pedro Almodovar’s classic, Young Esteban wants to become a writer and also to discover the identity of his second mother, a trans woman, carefully concealed by his mother Manuela.
Spain Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) Two friends on a summer holiday in Spain become enamored with the same painter, unaware that his ex-wife, with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture.
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How about a few more ideas to keep Portugal and Spain aro und the house for a few more da ys? Transport yourself to Iberia n Peninsula through books wit h some of our favorites:
História Não Oficial de Portugal, by Luís Almeida Martins The unofficial story of the history of Portugal brings a different and entertaining perspective on the most diverse historical facts, almost as if they were whispered among neighbors in the Portuguese streets.
The First Global Village, by Martin Page Martin Page, a journalist at The Guardian, moved from England to Portugal, where he lives for three years. It was enough to fall in love with its people and culture.
The Shadow of The Wind, by Carlos Ruiz Zafón A stunning literary thriller that happens in the heart of the old city of Barcelona, in which the discovery of a forgotten book leads to a hunt for an elusive author who may or may not still be alive.
Dom Quixote De La Mancha, by Miguel de Cervantes Written in 1605, this book was a pioneer in modern fiction literature. Dom Quixote is a satirical depiction of a medieval knight.
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The Prado Museum, Madrid Home to works by some of the Spanish Golden Age leading painters, including Velázquez, whose masterpiece Las Meninas and The Seamstresses hang here. Visit its website for the virtual tour.
The Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao The museum is the work of American architect Frank Gehry. It’s a magnificent example of avant-garde architecture of the 20th century. Take a virtual tour via the Google Arts & Culture website.
Love art? Here’s our selection of virtual museum visits in Portu gal and Spain you can enjoy! Appreciate the Iberian masterpieces from your own home.
Museu Nacional do Azulejo, Lisbon One of most important museums in Portugal. Known for its unique collection dedicated to tile (azulejo). Take a virtual tour via the Google Arts & Culture website.
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon It has a vast collection of European and Portuguese art from the Middle Ages to the early 19th century. Take a virtual tour via the Google Arts & Culture website.
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India fascinates everyone with its mysticism and grandiose monuments like the Taj Mahal and sacred city of Varanasi. With an extraordinary history told through its beautiful temples and the kindness of its people, it promotes a journey which will include all ďŹ ve senses.
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Let’s start with a delicious recipe for the perfect Chicken Tikka Masala! Your family will love it! TS INGREDIEN : ice Mixture For The Sp ala garam mas n o o p s le b • 1 ta in ground cum n o o p s le b • 1 ta nder round coria g n o o p s le c • 1 tab und turmeri ro g s n o o p s • 2 tea alt ns kosher s • 2 teaspoo aprika n smoked p o o p s a te 1 r • nne peppe e y a c n o o p • 1/2 teas asala: ken Tikka M ic h C e h T icken r Fo skinless ch , s s le e n o b es • 2 pounds ut into cub c , s h ig th r breasts o urt , full-fat yog • 1 cup plain opped , grated, ch ic rl a g s e v • 6 clo rated on freshly g • 1 tablespo pped ginger, cho ons oil • 2 tablespo on butter • 1 tablespo diced nion, finely o m iu d e m nces) •1 auce (15 ou s to a m to • 1 canned tomatoes am or crushed r heavy cre o k il m t u n • 1 cup coco serve chopped, to , o tr n a il c h • Fres e rice, to serv ti a m s a b s • 4 cup
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METHOD 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the spices. Set aside. 2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt, half of the garlic, half of the ginger, and half of the spice mixture, saving the rest for later. Stir, cover, and allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes or overnight. 3. In a large, heavy bottomed pot or high-walled pan, heat the oil and butter over medium-high. Remove the chicken from the marinade and add it to the pot in batches. Cook until it’s browned all over and begins to char, turning once, about 6 minutes total. Remove from the pan and set aside for later. Repeat until all of the chicken is browned. 4. Add the chopped onion and the remaining garlic, ginger, and spices to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 4 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes and gently scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden or rubber spoon to release the browned bits while stirring. 5. Pour in the coconut milk and add the chicken back to the pot. Stir and reduce to low heat. Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve over basmati rice.
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While cooking this dish, we su ggest you put on an Indian playlis t, including hindustani instrume ntal music. Listen to some of the most well-known stars on the plane t, such as Ravi Shankar, Nikhil Banerjee and Vilayat Khan.
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India is all about vibrant co lors. Decorate your dinner table wit h lots of color - mixing orange with yellow and pink. Place ower petals in glass bowls with wa ter, so that the petals and cand les are oating. Colorful bottles also look beautiful!
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Oh, and don’t forget the drink s! India’s refreshing drinks includ e lemonade, coconut milk and lassi, a yogurt-based beverag e blended with spices. Another must-have is the Aam Panna, a healthy drink popular in the northern parts of India.
It's prepared in the summer when mangos are in season, with the addition of water, mint, and toasted cumin. The mangos give it a refreshing, tangy avor and a light green color.
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Enjoy family time to learn ab out India with the kids! We’ll help you with some facts…
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The national symbol of the country is the Bengal Tiger and more than 50% of the bears in the world live there.
The Holi Festival, or Festival of Colors, is celebrated annually in India by millions of people and marks the arrival of spring.
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Chess originated in India around the 6th century from a popular four-player war game called Chaturanga. The game influenced key aspects of modern-day chess.
Paramahansa Yogananda was an Indian yogi who taught Yoga to millions around the world. Yoga has a 5,000-year history.
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And after the delicious Chick en Tikka Masala dinner, why no t pick one of these movies an d keep the Indian vibes aroun d? You might even re-watch one of these classics:
PK (2014) An alien arrives on Earth and his personality and demeanor instill a sense of realization among the country's people in regards to religion.
Eat, Pray, Love (2010) To eat intensely, pray deeply, and love hopelessly. This is how writer and journalist, Elizabeth Gilbert, sums up her experiences during a sabbatical tour of Italy, India, and Bali.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) A group of retirees decide to travel to India and choose to stay at a luxurious resort called the Marigold Hotel. There, they discover an unexpected appreciation for the country, and fall in love with its people and experiences.
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How about a few more ideas to keep India around the house for a few more days? Transport yourself to India through bo oks with some of our favorites:
Editions of The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux Author Paul Theroux narrates his journey through Asia as he embarks on several train rides. Through the window, we are introduced to a mosaic of landscapes, but his journeys in India are among the most incredible.
Passion India by Javier Moro Also by Javier Moro, the book tells the story of Anita Delgado, a young dancer who eventually became an Indian princess. It’s almost a retelling of the classic story of the commoner who marries the prince.
Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India by William Dalrymple William Dalrymple tells the stories of Indian characters far beyond the cliché: we are introduced to ordinary (and extraordinary) people who make up the country’s rich universe.
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The National Museum in New Delhi Is one of the largest museums in India. Established in 1949, it holds a variety of articles ranging from pre-historic era to modern works of art.
National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi Delhi’s National Gallery for Modern Art preserves and presents contemporary Indian art from the last century and a half. It contains well over 10,000 works by artists who changed the artistic landscape of India.
Love art? Here’s our selection of virtual museum visits in India you can enjoy! Appreciate the Ind ian masterpieces from your own home. You can take a virtual tour through all of these museums via the Google Arts & Culture we bsite.
Bhau Daji Lad, Mumbai The Museum was established in 1872 as the erstwhile Victoria and Albert Museum, Bombay. As Mumbai’s first Museum, it showcases the city’s cultural heritage and history through a rare collection of Fine and Decorative Arts.
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Israel has enough diversity, from Bedouins and religious pilgrims to beach goers that frolic in Tel Aviv, to be its own continent. The prayers at the Western Wall reect how the religious devotion of the Muslims, Christians and Jews who live here runs through every facet of life.
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Let’s start with a delicious rec ipe for the perfect Hummus! Your family will love it! TS
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1. Drain and place the chickpeas into a food processor. 2. Peel and add the garlic, then add the tahini, a squeeze of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of oil. 3. Season with a pinch of sea salt, then pop the lid on and let it run. 4. Use a spatula to scrape the hummus down the sides of the bowl, then turn on your food processor again until it’s smooth. 5. Have a taste and add more lemon juice or a splash of water if needed, then transfer to a serving bowl. 6. Serve with sliced crunchy vegetables, such as carrots, cucumbers, radishes or peppers, and some warm atbread.
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While cooking this dish, we su ggest you put on a lovely Israeli pla ylist that will set the perfect tone. Check out songs by Shlomo Artzi an d Shalom Hanoch, Ariel Zilber, and Sarit Hadad.
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Enjoy these tips to create a space that’ll remind you of Israel. Blu e, white and gold! Mix and match these three colors for a beau tiful set-up for your dining table! Candles and the star of David are another special touch.
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Oh, and don’t forget the drink s! Limonana is lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemon and mint. Rimonana is similar, bu t is made with pomegranate juice and mint. Even though the loc al wine industry is relatively yo ung in Israel, you can find many excellent wines here and tha t is mainly due to the region’s ide al conditions. If you’re a wine lov er, a nice rich red wine will go perfectly with your dish.
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Enjoy family time to learn ab out Israel with the kids! We’ll help you with some facts….
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Israel is the only country in the world that has more trees today than it did 50 years ago.
They have a kosher version of McDonald’s!
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The Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth (300m below sea level). The saline water has a density, so swimmers float. The mud also detoxifies skin.
Israel has more museums per capita than any other country, including the world’s only underwater museum.
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.And after the delicious dinne r, why not pick one of these mo vies and keep the Israeli vibes ali ve? You might even re-watch one of these classics:
Bikur Ha-Tizmoret (2008) An Egyptian police band travels with the goal of playing at the inauguration of an Arab cultural center, but they accidentally arrive at a small town in Israel. Due to the bureaucracy, they are forgotten at the airport. Without transportation or a hotel, they come across Dina’s restaurant, which offers them shelter.
Sand Storm (2016) A love story set in a Bedouin desert village, this all-Arabic movie is a rare look inside Israel’s Bedouin culture. The beautiful scenery and the story of a girl who falls in love with a boy from a rival tribe, are just two reasons why the film was shown in film festivals across Europe.
Sweet Mud (2007) The story takes place in 1974, when young Dvir is about to turn 13, when he should have his Bar Mitzvah. He lives in Israel with his mother, Miri, and his older brother. His mother’s health conditions cause Dvir to stay by her side to help her.
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How about a few more ideas to keep Israel around the hous e for a few more days? Transport yourself to Israel through bo oks with some of our favorites:
Exodus by Leon Uris This romance novel by the acclaimed author Leon Uris speaks of the heroic struggle of the Jewish people for a place in the world, migrating from Europe to Palestine.
Impossible Peace by Mark LeVine Analyzing one of the peace processes that took place between Israel and Palestine, Mark Levine, a professor of Islamic Studies at the University of California, discusses the political and ideological motives that led both sides to break the promises of peace.
My Promised Land by Ari Shavit This bestseller tells the fascinating story of Israel from sixteen crucial dates of the construction of the Jewish state, centered primarily on the human dimension of the facts.
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Tower of David Museum The museum tells the story of Jerusalem, its history over 4,000 years, and its importance to three religions.
The Israel Museum Explore works in its Archaeology, Fine Arts and Jewish Art collections. It has the most extensive holdings of biblical and Holy Land archaeology in the world.
Love art? Here’s our selection of virtual museum visits in Israe l you can enjoy! Appreciate the Isr aeli masterpieces from your own home. You can take a virtual tour thr ough all of these museums via the Google Arts & Culture website.
Tel Aviv Museum of Art The museum has a great collection of works by both Israeli and leading international artists showcased in an incredible building.
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Unparalleled in its splendor, Italy is simply magical. From the centuries-old vineyards of Tuscany to the enchanting waterways of Venice and the cobblestoned streets of Florence, the country’s charms are no secret. As Giuseppe Verdi once said, “You may have the universe if I may have Italy.”
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Let’s start with a delicious recipe for the perfect Spaghetti Carbonara by Baglioni Hotels! Your family will love it!
TS INGREDIEN olks ange egg y -r e e fr e rg • 3 la s cheese, plu n a s e rm a P • 40 g e extra to serv rce of highe • 1x150 g pie cetta welfare pan i d spaghett e ri d g 0 0 2 • garlic • 1 clove of olive oil • extra virgin
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1. Put the egg yolks into a bowl, finely grate the Parmesan, season with pepper, then mix well with a fork and put to one side. 2. Cut any hard skin off the pancetta and set aside, then chop the meat. 3.Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente. 4. Meanwhile, rub the pancetta skin, if you have any, all over the base of a medium frying pan (this will add fantastic flavour, or use 1 tablespoon of oil instead), then place over a medium-high heat. 5. Peel the garlic, then crush with the palm of your hand, add it to the pan and leave it to flavour the fat for 1 minute. Stir in the pancetta, then cook for 4 minutes, or until it starts to crisp up. 6. Remove the garlic from the pan, then, reserving some of the cooking water, drain and add the spaghetti. Toss well over the heat so it really soaks up all that lovely flavour, then remove the pan from the heat. 7.Add a splash of the cooking water and toss well, season with pepper, then pour in the egg mixture – the pan will help to cook the egg gently, rather than scrambling it. Toss well, adding more cooking water until it’s lovely and glossy. 8. Serve with Parmesan and an extra twist of pepper.
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While cooking this dish, put on an Italian playlist that will set the perfect tone. Listen to Lucia no Pavarotti, Domenico Modugn o, and Andrea Bocelli.
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Pair your Italian dinner with some tips for you to create a space that’ll remind you of Ita ly. Place breadsticks (also know n as grissini) in a glass bowl and tie some rosemary around it. Yo u can also use empty tomato sauce cans as ower vases.
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Oh, and don’t forget il vino! Barolo? Brunello? Chianti? If you’re a wine lover, a nice rich red wine will go perfectly with your dish.
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Enjoy family time to learn ab out Italy with the kids! We’ll help you with some facts….
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Did you know that the word volt, which is used to measure electricity, comes from the name of the man who invented the battery, Alessandro Volta?
There’s a myth that the city of Rome was founded by two brothers, Romulus and Remus, and legend has it they were raised in a cave by a she-wolf!
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The Italians have had their fair share of inventions including the thermometer, the electric battery, the piano, the barometer, typewriter, eye glasses, the ice-cream cone, the violin and the cello. Also, the inventor of the nuclear reactor was an Italian.
Did you know that the world famous explorers, Christopher Columbus and Marco Polo, were Italian?
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And after this delicious dinne r, why not pick one of these mo vies and keep alive the Italian a ir of the night? You might even re-watch one of these classi cs:
Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) This is a story about a writer in a search to change her life. She ends up buying a house in Tuscany and starts to reform it, with the intention of starting a new life in the region after her divorce.
The Tourist (2010) In the movie, Angelina Jolie is chased by the French police and, in order to escape, she gets involved with a teacher, played by Johnny Depp. Guess where the beautiful criminal goes? That’s right, Venice!
Roman Holiday (1953) The movie truly transports you to Rome in the 1950s as told through the eyes of Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.
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How about a few more ideas to keep Italy around the house for a few more days? Transport yourself to Italy through book s with some of our favorites:
Conversations in Sicily by Elio Vittorini This modern classic is all about a journey. After fifteen years of living in northern Italy, Silvestro returns by train to his native Sicily for an almost poetic reunion with his mother.
A Thousand Days in Tuscany by Marlena de Blasi A few years ago when they first met, Marlena, who is a journalist, and Fernando fell in love and began to live a love story. Now they decide that the time has come to say goodbye to Venice, where it all began, and set out in search of tranquility in Tuscany.
Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch A summer in Italy, an old love story, and a family secret. After her mother’s death, Lina is on a mission to grant her mother’s last request: to go to Italy to meet her father.
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Musei Vaticani The Vatican Museums have some of the most famous collections in the world, and it would be impossible to see all of the treasures during a single visit.
Pinacoteca di Brera Housed inside Palazzo Brera in Milan, it has an impressive collection, including pieces by Raphael, Bellini, and Titian, among others. Visit the museum’s website for the virtual tour.
Love art? Here’s our selection of virtual museum visits in Italy you can enjoy! Appreciate the Italian masterpieces from your own home.
The Capitoline Museums As incredible as it is to step inside the Colosseum or walk through the Forum, many of the greatest Ancient Rome discoveries are actually tucked away inside the Capitoline Museums. Take a virtual tour via the Google Arts & culture website.
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Fringed by golden beaches and home to World Heritage Sites, Lebanon is a fascinating connecting point of the Middle East and the West; of Christianity and Islam; of tradition and modernity. Lebanon rewards the traveller with food for thought and a feast for the senses.
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Let’s start with a delicious recipe for the perfect Kibbeh! Your family will love it! TS INGREDIEN ur coarse bulg m iu d e m p u • 2/3 c es h mint leav • 1 cup fres d ion, choppe n o e rg la 1 • umin n ground c o o p s a te 1 • pice ground alls n o o p s a te •1 n salt • 1 teaspoo ck ground bla n o o p s a te • 1/2 pepper mb n ground la a le f o d n u • 1 po lean 1 pound of mixed with f ground bee il ons olive o o p s le b ta 3 •
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METHOD 1. Place bulgur in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with water just to the top of the bulgur. Place in the microwave and cook on High for 1 to 2 mins. until the bulgur is swollen and the water is absorbed. Toss briey and allow it to stand until cool. 2. Place the mint leaves in a food processor. Process, gradually adding onion through the feed tube, until both mint and onion are ďŹ nely chopped. Stir the mint-onion mixture into the bulgur, with the cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper. Stir the bulgur mixture into the ground lamb and mix thoroughly. Using damp hands, shape the beef and lamb mixture into small, palm-sized patties. 3. Place the olive oil in a skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the kibbeh patties and cook until the outside is golden brown and the center is cooked through, turning it once for about 6 mins. on each side.
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While cooking this dish, we su ggest you put on a lovely Lebanese playlist with artists such as, Zaki Nassif, Sabbouha, and Nassr i Shamseddin.
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These decor tips will surely ha ve you dreaming of Lebanon. To cre ate the perfect space, use plenty of gold and red. Candles, crystals an d mirrors and anything that sh ines will make your table set up fee l even more Lebanese.
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Oh, and don’t forget the win e! Did you know that wine has been pro duced in Lebanon for six millennia? The Bekaa Valley (which run s up the center of Lebanon) is a perfe ct terrain for viticulture. Chate au Ksara, arguably Lebanon's foremos t wine purveyor, is one of the greate st producers based in the valley . So, if you're a wine lover, a nice ric h red wine will go perfectly with yo ur dish.
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Enjoy family time to learn ab out Lebanon with the kids! We’ll help you with some facts‌.
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The best time to visit Lebanon is in the spring because you could be skiing in the mountains in the morning and taking a dip in the sea in the afternoon!
Byblos (a city in Lebanon) is the oldest continuously living city in the world.
3 Lebanon is the only Arab and Asian country that has absolutely no desert.
4 It has the greatest number of fragments of Ancient Rome outside Rome.
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And after the delicious dinne r, why not pick one of these movies and keep the Lebanese atmosph ere alive? You might even re-watch one of these classics:
The Kite (2003) The movie tells the story of Lamia, a 16-year-old girl who lives in a village in southern Lebanon on the border with Israel. Against her will, her family decides to bethrothe her to her cousin, Sammy, who lives in a city across the Israeli border.
Caramel (2007) The movie follows the daily lives of ďŹ ve Lebanese women of different ages and social backgrounds in Beirut.
The Insult (2018) Toni is a Lebanese Christian who routinely waters the plants on his balcony. One day, he accidentally ends up wetting Yasser, a Palestinian refugee, initiating a disagreement that leads to a trial and acquires national attention.
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How about a few more ideas to keep Lebanon around the ho use for a few more days? Transpo rt yourself to Lebanon through books with some of our favori tes:
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran Khalil Gibran was a Lebanese poet, essayist, philosopher, prose writer, lecturer and painter. He is one of the most translated authors in the world! The book is one of the great classics of the 20th century. A combination of stories about love, family, and hope.
Always Coca-Cola by Alexandra Chreiteh Alexandra Chreiteh is a young Lebanese writer who explores topics about women with a lot of humor and irony. The story follows the daily life of three friends who study at the same university and addresses current topics, such as machismo, tradition, and globalization.
Longe, Memórias De Um Líbano Recente by Ana Leonardos Ana Leonardos finds herself living in two worlds: Brazil, her country of origin, and Lebanon, when she married a Lebanese. Her travels to Beirut have since been a part of her story.
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Temple of Jupiter (Roman Heliopolis) The Temple of Jupiter is a colossal Roman temple, the largest of the Roman world, situated at the Baalbek complex in Heliopolis Syriaca (modern Lebanon). The temple served as an oracle and was dedicated to Jupiter Heliopolitanus.
Byblos The ruins of many successive civilizations are found in Byblos, one of the oldest Phoenician cities. Inhabited since Neolithic times, it has been closely linked to the legends and history of the Mediterranean region for thousands of years.
Love art? Here’s our selection of virtual visits in Lebanon you can enjoy! Appreciate the Lebane se masterpieces from your own home. From ancient temples to natur al wonders formed over thousan ds of years, take a tour of Lebane se heritage with Google Arts & Culture:
Jeita Grotto The caves are situated in the Nahr al-Kalb valley within Jeita, to the north of the Lebanese capital. It can only be visited by boat since it channels an underground river that provides fresh drinking water to more than a million Lebanese.
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Travel between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland reveal the shared culture that contributes to the UK. Made up of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, this historic state is packed with appeal, from vibrating cities to stunning countryside.
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Let’s start with a wonderful recipe for the perfect Fish an d Chips! Your family will love it!
TS INGREDIEN : For the fish 55 grams • 2 ounces/ all-purpose d) flour (divide cornstarch s m ra g 5 5 / • 2 ounces er aking powd b n o o p s a • 1 te taste • Sea salt, to per, to taste • Black pep er) er (dark be • 1/3 cup be r arkling wate • 1/3 cup sp ) fish fillets • 4 (7-ounce bly fish, prefera (thick, white k, cod, polloc le b a in ta s u s ) or haddock s: For the Chip led) tatoes (pee o p s d n u o •2p il vegetable o r te li 1 / rt a • 1 qu frying) (or lard for
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METHOD 1. In a large bowl, mix all but 2 tbsps of flour (set aside) with the cornstarch and baking powder. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Whisk using a fork, add beer and sparkling water to the flour mixture and mix until batter is thick and smooth. Place batter in the fridge to rest for 30 mins. to 1 hr. 2. Cut the potatoes into slices (a little less than a half an inch). Place chips into a colander and rinse under cold water and then into a pan of cold water. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 3-4 mins. 3. Drain carefully and dry with paper. Keep in the fridge covered with paper until needed. 4. Lay the fish fillets on a sheet of kitchen paper and pat dry. Season lightly. Heat the oil to 350F in a deep-fat fryer. Cook chips a few handfuls at a time for 2 mins. Don’t brown them. Once slightly cooked, remove and drain. Keep to one side. 5. Place 2 tbsp of flour reserved from the batter mix into a shallow bowl. Toss each fish fillet in the flour and shake off excess. 6. Dip into batter, coating the entire fillet. Check that the oil temp. is still 350 F. Carefully lower each fillet into the hot oil. Fry for about 8 mins or until batter is crisp and golden, turning the fillets from time to time. 7. Once cooked, remove fillets from the hot oil and drain on kitchen paper. Sprinkle with salt. Cover with greaseproof paper and keep hot. Heat oil to 400F then cook the chips until golden and crisp ( 5 min.) Remove from oil and drain. Season with salt. 8. Serve with the hot fish and a side dish.
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When cooking this dish, you could have a lovely British soundtr ack that will set the perfect tone. Listen to artists, such as: Queen, Th e Beatles, The Rolling Stones.
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Enjoy these decor tips to cre ate a space that’ll remind you of the United Kingdom. To assemble a lovely English tea, mix and ma tch different china. You can also decorate a beautiful cake wit h fruit in the colors of England.
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Britain has traditional drinks from coast to coast, and for all tas tes. You can choose between a varie ty of whiskey, Guinness or a nice Gin and Tonic. How about it? Cheers! INGREDIENTS • 2 ounces gin • 4–5 ounces tonic water Garnish: lime wedge METHOD 1. Gather the ingredients 2. In a highball glass filled wit h ice cubes, pour the gin, then top it off with tonic 3. Stir well 4. Garnish with a lime wedge “The gin and tonic has saved more Englishmen's lives, and mind s, than all the doctors in the Empire.” -W inston Churchill
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Enjoy your family time to lea rn about the U.K. with the kids! We’ll help you with some facts….
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Did you know that Royal weddings are national holidays? People get a day off of work following the day of the royal ceremony.
Stonehenge is an engineering masterpiece from the Neolithic period. How were they able to build it using only the simple tools of 3000 BC?
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The first official language in the UK for about 300 years was French. People in Brittany, located in northwestern France, mainly speak the Breton language.
There are more than 170 museums in London.
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And after this delicious dinne r, why not pick one of these mo vies and dream of being in the U.K .? You might even re-watch some of these classics:
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) When Robin and his Moorish companion come to England and the tyranny of the Sheriff of Nottingham, he decides to fight back as an outlaw.
Sherlock Holmes (2009) Detective Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) Based on the first of J.K. Rowling's popular novels, the film tells the story of a boy who learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own.
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How about a few more ideas to keep the United Kingdom aro und the house for a few more da ys? We have some book suggest ions for you:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen The story follows the main character, Elizabeth Bennet, as she deals with issues of manners, upbringing, morality, education, and marriage in the society of the landed gentry of the British Regency.
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens The novel recounts the adventures and misadventures of an orphan boy. The author depicts the phenomenon of delinquency caused by the precarious conditions of English society at the time.
A Complete History of Britain by Simon Schama Simon Schama’s epic three-volume journey encompasses over 1,500 years of Britain's history, from the ďŹ rst Roman invasions to the early seventeenth century, and the extraordinary reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
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The British Museum, London The museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. Take a virtual tour via the Google Arts & Culture website.
The Natural History Museum, London A world-class visitor attraction and leading science research center. Visit the museum’s website to take the virtual tour.
Love art? We also have some great virtual museum visits in the U.K. that you can enjoy. Here is our selection! If you never checked them out, it’s a really nice way to spend tim e around masterpieces of art.
The National Gallery, London Contains over 2,300 works, including many famous works, such as van Eyck’s 'Arnolfini Portrait', Velázquez’s 'Rokeby Venus', Turner’s 'Fighting Temeraire' and Van Gogh’s 'Sunflowers'.Take a virtual tour via the Google Arts & Culture website.
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One of the largest and most dynamic countries on the planet, the United States offers an incredibly diverse range of experiences with its historic landmarks, world-class cities, and central presence on the world stage. It offers an endless array of things to do and places to see.
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Let’s start with a wonderful recipe for the perfect Ameri can cheeseburger! Your family will love it! TS INGREDIEN nd freshly grou • 2 pounds n, ast 80% lea chuck, (at le ) a.k.a. 80/20 owder on onion p o p s le b ta 1 • n salt • 1 teaspoo nd freshly grou n o o p s a te •1 er black pepp eli-counter • 12 slices d heese American c rger buns • 6 large bu
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1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, onion powder, salt and pepper until just combined. Do not overmix, or your patties will be tough. 1. Divide into six portions and form patties, without pressing too hard. They should be uniform in thickness. Smooth out any cracks using your fingers. Make these right before you grill them, so they stay at room temperature. 2. Preheat your grill, grill pan or cast-iron skillet to high heat and add burger patties. If using a grill, cover with the lid. 3. Cook until the crust that forms on the bottom of the burger releases it from the pan or grate — about 2 minutes. Gently test, but don't flip it until it gets to this point. When burgers lift up easily, flip, add two slices of cheese to each, close the lid if using a grill, and cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes for medium to medium rare. 4. Remove burgers with a sturdy metal spatula and transfer to a plate. Allow to rest for several minutes, then transfer to buns. 5. Garnish as desired and serve immediately. 6. To garnish: ketchup, mayonnaise, thousand island dressing, sliced red onion, sliced tomatoes, sliced pickles, fresh lettuce leaves.
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Put on some American classics. Here are some ideas! Listen to artists, such as Lee Greenwood, Louis Armstrong and Bruce Springsteen.
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It’s time for the decor! Settin g up a table with plenty of red, white and blue centerpieces will give yo u an idea of what an American 4th of July celebration is like. The mo re patriotic, the better! Coca-co la and popcorn are also great addit ions.
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You can opt for a classic Bo urbon, which has been the nationa l spirit since 1964. It’s believed that a bartender called James E. Pep per invented the Old-Fashioned in Kentucky and eventually bro ught the recipe (which now includes su gar, a little water, ice, Angostura bit ters, Bourbon, and a lemon peel) to the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel bar in New York City. The Bloody Mary is believ ed to have originated in New York City and has vodka, tomato juice, lem on juice, Worcestershire sauce, tabas co, celery salt and pepper.
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Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes. It has 3 quadrillion gallons of water, which is apparently enough to cover North and South America under about 1 foot of water!
The U.S. is known for its incredible National Parks. Among the 62 national parks are the Grand Canyon (Arizona), Yellowstone (Wyoming), Acadia (Maine) and the Everglades (Florida). Yellowstone was America’s first national park.
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Did you know that the U.S. has a national bird? The bald eagle is a symbol of the U.S. and is a protected species.
According to the U.S. travel association, the country saw 79.3 million international visitors in 2019.
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And after this delicious dinne r, why not pick one of these movies and get transported to America?
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) Based on a true story, this touching film is about faith and the American Dream. Set in San Francisco, it tells the story of a salesman, Chris Gardner, who tries to make ends meet and provide a better life for his five-year-old son.
La La Land (2016) This romantic musical film tells the story of a jazz pianist and an actress who fall in love and together, face several obstacles as they chase their artistic dreams in Los Angeles.
Brooklyn (2015) Set in the 1950s, the movie is about an Irish immigrant who moves to Brooklyn in New York City. She falls in love with a New Yorker and has to decide between staying in Ireland or returning to Brooklyn.
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There’s no better way to learn more about America than through literature. Here are some of our favorite reads:
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterfly This nonfiction novel tells the true story of the trailblazing team of African American female mathematicians who played a major role in the NASA mission that sent the first man to the moon.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Written in 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel is set in New York City during the Jazz Age (referred to as the Roaring Twenties) and explores themes, such as morals, idealism, and the American Dream.
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer This nonfiction book is based on a true story about self discovery. Chris McCandless sells everything he owns and sets off to explore the Alaskan wilderness and create a new life for himself.
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MoMA The Museum of Modern Art “Founded in 1929, MoMA in midtown Manhattan was the first museum devoted to the modern era.”
The Metropolitan Museum of Art “The Met in New York City presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.”
Love art? Here’s our selection of virtual museum visits in the U.S.! Appreciate these masterpieces from your own home. You can take a virtual tour of these museums via the Goog le Arts & Culture website.
National Gallery of Art, Washington DC “The National Gallery of Art – the nation's museum – preserves, collects, exhibits, and fosters an understanding of works of art.”
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