What we’re about
Walks & Talks to help us fall in love with Valencia, each other & ourselves.
Events that "connect the dots" in unusual ways.
Introverts-friendly edutainment.
Curated by @alexeytimbul
Upcoming events
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FULL TURIA WALK on New Year's Day: A Good-Vibes-Only Idea
CaixaForum València - Àgora, C/ d'Eduardo Primo Yúfera, 1A, València, Va, ESWelcome to the third annual Full Turia Walk on New Year's Day!
A chance to meet new folks, celebrate this city & amuse yourself
From Agora (CaixaForum) to Cabecera (BioParc) is about 7 km
You may join/leave at any point (Torres de Serrano, etc).
We'll take it slow stopping for stories, selfies, coffee, whatnot
Start at 10:00 in the morning and finish early in the afternoon
The host will share city trivia, anecdotes, convo prompts
An afternoon for introverts, expats, other fab "misfits"
You're also welcome to just wander along in peace
Here is an Instagram post from one of the previous walks
It's free. Join along the way, leave early, you do you
The host will pass a hat at the end, but no pressure
The point is to welcome the New Year moving!
ABOUT THE HOST: Alexey is a storyteller who teaches criticism at Academy of Art University (San Francisco) and International Fashion Academy (Paris). Since 2023 he's been on the jury of CLEC Fashion Festival in Valencia, a host of Book Lovers Unplugged, a literary open mic at the only English bookstore in Valencia, and producer of @StandUpComedyValencia. Most importantly, Alexey is a fulltime Gemini with ADHD.
See y'all soon.
Ho ho ho.
Fa la la.
Etc.46 attendees
Slow Ruzafa: Urban Mindfulness Pilgrimage of Two Blocks
Book Lovers Valencia, C/ de Sevilla, 5, València, Va, ESA perfect post-holiday detox activity for you and yours!
Here & Now. Where exactly is that? When does it start/end?
Calle Sevilla. Two blocks. One street. A whole life of a city.
How much can you learn about a neighborhood, a culture, a people, and your Self in just two city blocks?
When people say pay attention, how do we do that?
Can we be impressed by anything anymore?
Urban Mindfulness Pilgrimage is a 60+ minutes guided walk, TED Talk, standup, popquiz experience. Wow or Borrring?
Join us and decide for yourself.
If you're running a bit late, don't worry... we won't get far :)
This walk-talk experience is FREE. The host will pass the hat at the end for welcome donations, but the point is to enjoy every step 'n story.
ABOUT THE HOST
Alexey is a storyteller who has taught at Academy of Art University (San Francisco) and International Fashion Academy (Paris). Since 2023 he's been on the jury of CLEC Fashion Festival in the City of Arts and Sciences, a host of Book Lovers Unplugged literary open mic at the only English language bookstore in Valencia, and the producer of @StandUpComedyValencia shows. Most importantly, Alexey is a fulltime Gemini with ADHD.4 attendees
Poetic Ruzafa Walk: Discover a Barrio in Love (Six Poems & Street Corners)
Parc Central, C. de les Filipines, s/n, València, Va, ESA perfect post-holidays detox activity for you and yours!
How do we fall in love with a city, someone, each other, ourselves?
The relationship between architecture, memory, and desire is the subject of this guided walkshop through Ruzafa, both the imaginary barrio and a real neighborhood.
in city mazes we count on love
to find each other in the dark
to thread a path one poem at a time
Poetry in translation. A city in motion. You, in love.
A perfect autumn afternoon activity. We'll walk the (un)familiar streets and pause to read/recite/write poems. How many ways can you meet a poem or a lover?! You'd be surprised...
We'll start outside the Parc Central at 15:00 and finish around the Mercado de Ruzafa by 17:30-ish in time for your evening plans.
This walkshop experience is free. The host will pass a hat at the end for welcome donations, but the point is to enjoy every step 'n story as we become a walking poem.
ABOUT THE HOST
Alexey is a storyteller who has taught at Academy of Art University (San Francisco) and International Fashion Academy (Paris). Since 2023 he's been on the jury of CLEC Fashion Festival in the City of Arts and Sciences, a host of Book Lovers Unplugged literary open mic at the only English language bookstore in Valencia, and the producer of @StandUpComedyValencia shows. Most importantly, Alexey is a fulltime Gemini with ADHD.13 attendees
Join a 3WAY OF PARKS: Glorieta, Monforte, Viveros! Valencia Green Secrets 4 You!
El Parterre, Plaça d'Alfons el Magnànim, Valencia, ESA perfect post-holidays detox activity for you and yours!
Let's explore three wonder-full parks which together form the beating heart, breathing lungs, and mysterious spirit of Valencia!
We'll start by the statue of King Jaime 1 outside El Cortes Ingles and proceed to marvel at the many faces in La Glorieta then cross Turia to soak in the aura of Monforte Gardens and wander through the metaphorical triumphs and literal ruins of Jardin Real/Viveros. Timing is about an hour per park with some staggering in-between.
The host will highlight curiosities and insights along the way
You're also welcome to just wander along in peace
An afternoon for introverts, expats & fab "misfits"
This walkshop is FREE. The host will pass the hat at the end for welcome donations, but the point is to enjoy the city and community.
ABOUT THE HOST
Alexey is a storyteller who has taught at Academy of Art University (San Francisco) and International Fashion Academy (Paris). Since 2023 he's been on the jury of CLEC Fashion Festival in the City of Arts and Sciences, a host of Book Lovers Unplugged literary open mic at the only English language bookstore in Valencia, and the producer of @StandUpComedyValencia shows. Most importantly, Alexey is a fulltime Gemini with ADHD.23 attendees
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