15 Inspiring Travel Books You Have to Read
| January 15, 2016
The Old Patagonian Express: By Train through the Americas, by Paul Theroux (1979)
Another epic journey that will put your summer backpacking the comforts of Europe to shame. Theroux travels from Boston to the tip of Argentina via rail. His curmudgeon will entertain and make you feel guilty for complaining about the guy snoring in the hostel bunk above you.
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Cultured Palate: Dishes from Iran
Iranian cuisine uses a myriad of spices, dried and fresh fruits, herbs, and nuts to flavor dishes. These ingredients turn even the simplest meal of rice and stewed meat into a sensory explosion.
Around the World in Holiday Baking
Every December, millions of pounds of butter, sugar, and flour contribute to the creation of spectacular treats for holiday celebrations. Even if you’re not ordinarily a baker, many people venture into the kitchen before the holidays to make sure that they’ve got plenty of treats to offer to family and friends.
The Most Unusual McDonald’s Menu Items from Around the World
If you’re a fast-food connoisseur, chances are you’re already familiar with the McDonald’s menu that’s typical in North America. They bring in new choices fairly frequently. However, most people stick with their usual order of Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, fries, McFlurries, and Apple Pies. It’s familiar food, and the bulk of the menu is essentially…
