Know West Virginia Bourdain’s field notes: West Virginia “The hills of West Virginia are breathtakingly beautiful. The people I met there were unfailingly kind, and forgiving of my liberal tendencies.”
Know Chicago Bourdain’s field notes: Chicago “You wake up in Chicago, pull back the curtain, and you KNOW where you are.”
Know Brazil Bourdain’s field notes: Brazil “I stopped trying to figure out Brazil years ago and after many visits just decided to go with the flow.”
Know Congo 18 things to know before you go to eastern Congo Plan well, and don’t forget to try the fish, take a hike, and taste Congolese cheese and coffee.
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.”
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.
Know Scotland 10 things to read and watch before you go to Scotland Your ultimate book and movie list.