Traveling on the Orient Express
by Kathryn Whitbourne | February 10, 2012
The Coolest Stuff on the Planet
Something about trains conjures up glamour, romance and mystery and even though there are many quicker and cheaper ways of getting around, I’ve always wanted to experience a luxury train trip — maybe I’ve read too many of those classic English crime novels.
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Tags: Agatha Christie, Orient Express, Trains, travel
Deep-fried Goodness at Carnival
by Amanda Arnold | February 8, 2012
The Coolest Stuff on the Planet
The delightful strips of deep-fried dough pictured at the right are called chiacchiere, and they’re served during Carnival in Venice (happening right now!).
In Italian, chiacchiere means “gossip,” which is, like, the perfect word for deep-fried dough — ’cause we all know how deep-fried dough goes down (deliciously), particularly when it’s dusted with powdered sugar (a sprinkle of guilt).
During Carnival, you’ll find various versions of deep-fried dough treats around, and you might as well eat ‘em while you can, particularly if it’s Fat Thursday, which the Florentines once called Berlingaccio — another Italian word that has to do with running your mouth.
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Tags: food, Italy, travel, venice