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.
Know Shanghai Bourdain, off the cuff: Shanghai “From what I see everywhere I go, the world is becoming more Chinese.”
Know Miami Bourdain’s field notes: Miami “Miami has always been both refuge and reward for people from somewhere else.”
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 Love letter to xiaolongbao Shanghai’s famous soup dumplings encapsulate the happiness of eating in China. Just be careful about how you go about eating them.