Know Ethiopia Bourdain’s field notes: Ethiopia “It’s always better, I think, when we can see a new or unfamiliar place through a specific set of eyes.”
Know Russia Bourdain’s field notes: Russia All power emanates from—and every decision must consider—Vladimir Putin.
Know Bhutan Bourdain’s field notes: Bhutan “Basically, they don’t want you to come here—at least not en masse.”
Know Southern Louisiana Bourdain’s field notes: Southern Louisiana “Cajuns do things their way, always have, always will.”
Know Berlin Bourdain’s field notes: Berlin “The single most important moment in the development of this episode was when I became aware that Anton Newcombe is a proud, enthusiastic, and very skilled cook.”
Go Hong Kong Bourdain’s field notes: Hong Kong “When our extremely talented director had to drop out at the last minute for emergency gallbladder surgery, I knew right away whom to call.”
Go Berlin The Weimar Republic is back in vogue Berliners and their visitors are waxing nostalgic for the hedonistic Weimar years.
Know Berlin Playlist: 1970s West Berlin Your guide to the music that breathed new life into a struggling city.
Drink Ethiopia Tej bet: Ethiopia’s honey-wine houses Ethiopian wine houses serve up a drink once reserved for the elite.
Know Southern Louisiana Cajun and Creole cultures aren’t so different after all “To try and act like Cajun isn’t a subset of Creole is just cuckoo.”
Go Bhutan Your guide to the Tiger’s Nest monastery Why thousands of pilgrims visit this holy cave each year.
Know Ethiopia How Ethiopian jazz got its groove You can thank Haile Selassie—and a band of Armenian refugees—for Ethiopian jazz.
