Know Antarctica Bourdain’s field notes: Antarctica On celebrating the people still practicing a little thing called “science.”
Know Los Angeles Bourdain’s field notes: Los Angeles On the immigration debate, the complexity and sophistication of Mexican food, and Morrissey. (Really.)
Know Trinidad Bourdain’s field notes: Trinidad Bourdain finds an island of fantastic food and many cultures, but leaves wondering about the Trinidad he didn’t catch on camera.
Know Laos Bourdain’s field notes: Laos Discovering more about the history—and future—of a beautiful place where the detrimental effects of a largely unknown war are still being felt today.
Know San Sebastián Bourdain’s field notes: San Sebastián A place where it’s almost impossible to have a bad meal—and one of Bourdain’s favorite locations in the world.
Know Lyon Bourdain, off the cuff: Lyon “Lyon is a dark, tragic, beautiful, well-eating city, and everyone here knows that they have a really good life.”
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 Congo Bourdain’s field notes: Congo “The Congo is a place where everything is fine—until it isn’t.”
Know Sicily Q&A with writer Mary Taylor Simeti On saying “no” to Mafia extortion payments and a reawakening of Sicilian pride.
Go Scotland The perfect day in Glasgow Head into the Merchant City, explore the parks, grab a wee dram, and sample the international cuisine of a city on the rise.