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.
Drink Scotland Bound at the cask It was chance encounter with Spain that made Scottish whisky what it is today. On the banks of the River Spey, a master of wood explains all.
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.
Go New Mexico The perfect day in Santa Fe Grab a burrito and stroll around the railroad yards, restaurants, and groovy art installations of Santa Fe.