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.”
Eat Spain Recipe: tortilla española Spanish chef Penelope Casas on how to make a simple Spanish potato omelet.
Know Paraguay Need to know: Paraguay Grab free mangoes, eat “soup” with your hands, and don’t forget to feed the chicken.
Know Lyon Bourdain’s field notes: Lyon “Eating well in France is a point of pride, an expression of identity, a birthright.”
Know Miami Bourdain, off the cuff: Miami “Miami is like that. You can eat your way across the Caribbean and through all of Latin America and then over to Africa if you’d like.”