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Art by: @cosmic--lion

It remains to be seen when leisure travel across the borders will be possible again, but in the meantime, you can embark on a journey through time onboard the historic Orient Express.

Once Upon a Time on the Orient Express will satisfy your wanderlust as it brings to life the Orient Express experience with around 300 precious items and documents that showcase the rich and vibrant legacy of the train.

“ The artworks are classified as Historical Monuments. Weighing hundreds of tonnes, sailing the seas on such a long journey was unheard of, much less having to do so with additional safety measures in place. These all bring to mind the initial voyages of this legendary train designed by Georges Nagelmackers; voyages between Europe and the East,” 

Synonymous with luxury and intrigue—which inspired novels and films—The Orient Express is a long-distance passenger train service by Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL) that began in 1883, serving a selection of routes in Europe. It is most prominently associated with Paris, France and Constantinople, Istanbul.

The original train service ceased operation in 2009, “a victim of high-speed trains and cut-rate airlines”. However, its routes have been adopted by Belmond via the Venice-Simplon Orient Express train, which started running in 1982. The luxury train uses original CIWL carriages from the 1920s and 1930s.

The collection of artefacts on showcase includes two original 1930s train carriages—classified as National Treasures of France—and a locomotive made in France 158 years ago. Other items include posters, menus, crockery, cutlery, suitcases, stained glass windows and furniture—displayed in evocative giant trunks—that testify to the Orient Express’ centuries-old history and touch on social, cultural and technical themes linked to the train.

Documentaries, newsreels and film clips that will elicit the rich literary and cinematographic heritage inspired by the Orient Express will also be showcased, and you can experience it yourself in the immersive escape room experience, inspired by film and novel Murder on the Orient Express.

That’s not all—relive the luxury rail experience by dining in the replica restaurant car for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or stop by the Orient Express road cafe for a breather and savour coffee blends from destinations where the Orient Express once disembarked. As you depart, don’t forget to bring home souvenirs from your journey at the merchandise section, which will feature children’s toys as well as exquisite collectors’ items.

Belmon (@cosmic--lion 's OC) - Miniature Poodle

Mini poodles are highly extroverted loving to spend time with new people and their loved ones; they find making friends easy and bond very closely with people as they're loyal.

They're also very gentle souls who can get hurt quite easily and are easily stressed by things as well, though they will try to hide it if they think it necessary or if they fear it will hurt others.They're inquisitive and playful and love discovering new things, happily doing anything that will entertain them no matter what that thing is. They're also very high energy having a lot of stamina and enjoying running around; their high stamina helps them complete tasks more easily.

They can however take these traits too far, becoming a bit doormattish and people pleasing, willing to do anything in order to make others happy, even at the detriment of their own happiness. Coupled with this, they can be very prone to anxiety and are rather insecure to boot, seeking out the company of others in order to feel reassured, often leading to dependency on their loved ones, though they aren't clingy, simply highly affectionate and loving.

OC moodboard: Belmon - Nonbinary Lesbian (requested by: @cosmic--lion)