Know Ethiopia Photo essay: The skater boys of Addis Ababa Photographer Sean Stromsoe on Addis Ababa’s growing skateboarding scene.
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 Paraguay Bourdain, off the cuff: Paraguay Anthony Bourdain visits Paraguay in search of his long-lost great-great-grandfather.
Eat Paraguay The united soybean republic Jordi Ruiz Cirera documents how soy production has boosted Paraguay’s economy—but devastated its rural population.
Know Masa's Japan Beauty in the details Inside the studio of one of Japan’s celebrated maki-e craftsmen.
Know Sicily Q&A with writer Mary Taylor Simeti On saying “no” to Mafia extortion payments and a reawakening of Sicilian pride.
Know Detroit Bourdain, off the cuff: Detroit “Detroit has a reputation as a tough town, but that toughness is about resilience, too.”