Know Detroit Bourdain’s field notes: Detroit “Detroit isn’t just a national treasure. It IS America.”
Know Spain Bourdain’s field notes: Spain “Spain is the sort of place that never really made sense, but in the very best possible way.”
Know Spain Bourdain, off the cuff: Spain “Any reasonable sentient person who looks at Spain, comes to Spain, eats in Spain, drinks in Spain—they’re going to fall in love.”
Know Lyon Bourdain’s field notes: Lyon “Eating well in France is a point of pride, an expression of identity, a birthright.”
Know Shanghai Bourdain’s field notes: Shanghai “China—Shanghai in particular—is a very different-looking place every time I go.”
Know Spain Photo essay: the cave dwellers of southern Spain Centuries-old traditions thrive in the caves of Andalucía
Drink Paraguay El Poniente’s whiskey saloon block party Grab a store-bought Pilsen and join the anarchy.
Eat Lyon The perfect day in Lyon Grab a croissant and a coffee and take to the cobbled streets of medieval Lyon.
Know Scotland Bourdain’s field notes: Scotland “Is Glasgow Europe? I don’t think so. It feels somehow older than that.”
Eat Paraguay The united soybean republic Jordi Ruiz Cirera documents how soy production has boosted Paraguay’s economy—but devastated its rural population.
Know Sicily Q&A with writer Mary Taylor Simeti On saying “no” to Mafia extortion payments and a reawakening of Sicilian pride.