Virtual cruise from Venice along the river Po with the option to learn some Italian

That's compulsory.
Creamy mash and roasted, caramelized onions. A mere smidge of a calorie.

pastafarian Damn you're quick MissAdventure!

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That person must be a pastafarian.

Wow indeed Joseanne! that's absolutely magnificent in its madness! Is it part of an exhibition or art installation do you know?

This:

You are welcome to have whatever food you like on this virtual cruise. StarDreamer @ 19.49

Wow, look at this creation. If you look closely it is made with different types of pasta! Only in Italy.

And again, same article,

I find it interesting to see how our own biases are often challenged or exposed when visiting a new country and travelling around the world. Food can most definitely help you to see the world from a new perspective and gain an understanding or appreciation for what you are able to eat and find at the grocery on a daily basis. Trying a new food can also show or be seen as a sign of respect for the culture you’re being introduced to. Though it may be out of your comfort zone, in my experience, I’ve found that opening up to people through food is a great way to bond and learn about one another ...

This.
An extract from 'Working Abroad'
www.workingabroad.com/blog/the-relationship-between-food-culture-and-travel/

The Relationship Between Food, Culture and Travel

Food and culture are uniquely intertwined with one another. Trying new dishes from a country you’re visiting allows you to get a real flavour for what it’s like to live there, no pun intended. Various ingredients, dishes and seasonings are passed down through food which contributes to the culture of a country. Introducing your taste buds to new delicacies is a surefire way to better understand the history and traditions of the country you’re visiting ...

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Does it really matter what virtual food you think you may/may not have on a virtual cruise, on a virtual ship on a virtual river? Really? StarDreamer has just tried to interest people in finding new and exciting places to discover that people like me will never have the opportunity to visit in real life and I've thoroughly enjoyed being shown places that I never knew existed. If you don't like the premise of how he would like to do his virtual tour, no one is being bound, gagged and conscripted to join in; it isn't compulsory to read the thread or join in. It's just a bit of harmless fun. That's all.

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Surely all are welcome ? Isn’t that what GN is about ? Genuine question from
Me too.

Lucca

Surely we don’t need another thread just to mention food ? Isn’t food an integral part of the culture ?

Well, I have tried to be diplomatic.

If the two of you and maybe some others want to glory in such things then surely it is reasonable for you to do it without inflicting it on me, as you can start a thread yourselves at which I need not look.