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The Birth of the Orient Express: Georges Nagelmackers and His Visionary Journey
The story of the Orient Express is woven with ambition, daring, and a touch of romance, capturing the imagination of travelers even today. At the heart of this narrative lies Georges Nagelmackers, a Belgian railway pioneer whose vision was to connect Paris to Constantinople through a luxurious, international train service. Despite facing monumental challenges—political rivalries, banking skepticism, and family pressures—Nagelmackers pursued his dream relentlessly, fundamentally changing the way people traveled across Europe.