Know Congo The Goma paradox How arms trading, corruption, illegal mining, and the foreign aid that comes with conflict fuel a Congolese city’s boom.
Know Scotland The accidental activist: A Q&A with Janey Godley Glaswegian comedian and author Janey Godley went from barmaid to comedian to activist.
Know Morocco A city of stories Tangier’s literary history is unlike any other the world has ever known or may ever know again.
Know Detroit Malik Yakini wants to improve food access in Motor City The urban farmer talks about food justice in Detroit.
Go Shanghai The perfect day in Shanghai Scour the markets, get your fill of dumplings, and take in the sights of this hypermodern Chinese megalopolis.
Eat Shanghai Recipe: Little Alley’s xiaolongbao Chef Yuchun Cheung shares his recipe for Shanghai-style soup dumplings.
Know Congo Yangambi Research Station At its height, over one thousand workers were based here in occupations ranging from medicine to carpentry.
Know Paraguay Bourdain, off the cuff: Paraguay Anthony Bourdain visits Paraguay in search of his long-lost great-great-grandfather.