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 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 Congo Bourdain, off the cuff: Congo “It is written that I should be loyal to the nightmare of my choice. I think I now understand what that means.”
Know Congo Bourdain’s field notes: Congo “The Congo is a place where everything is fine—until it isn’t.”
Know Morocco Bourdain, off the cuff: Morocco “Tangier is Morocco, always was Morocco, and recently the country’s leadership seems to have embraced it in all its ill-reputed glory.”
Know Masa's Japan Bourdain, off the cuff: Masa’s Japan “Umami is essence, strong essence—much bigger than the universe.”
Go Masa's Japan A perfect day in Kanazawa Head into the samurai past, stroll Kanazawa’s central fish market, and nibble on some of Japan’s finest sushi.
Know Libya Bourdain’s field notes: Libya “Libya is a place where there is every likelihood that everywhere you go and with everyone you meet you will be greeted warmly.”
Eat Libya Tripoli’s top breakfast spot When in Tripoli, eat what Tripolitanians eat: baryoosh at Haj Fathi.